Backend Developer

Backend Developer - Gurgaon

Payoneer is seeking a talented Backend Developer to join our team in Gurgaon. In this role, you will play a crucial part in achieving team objectives, contributing to the architectural design, development, quality assurance, and production deployment of our backend systems. You will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and maintainable solutions for complex scenarios, ensuring high-quality deliverables for internal and external consumption.

Collaboration is key, and you'll work closely with your team, Product Managers, UX Designers, DevOps engineers, and other R&D teams, often representing your team in cross-functional discussions. You'll also actively contribute to enhancing our engineering practices, suggesting and implementing improvements in technology, patterns, and processes. A proactive approach to identifying and addressing system, process, and scalability improvements is essential. Leading by example in code quality, participating actively in code reviews, and serving as a point of contact for engineering best practices will be integral to your role. Furthermore, you will assist in monitoring production systems, investigating issues, and leading resolution efforts with a strong customer-centric focus.

Responsibilities

• Assume a leadership role in achieving team goals, contributing to the design, architecture, development, quality, and production deployment of team systems.
• Design and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable backend solutions for complex scenarios.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including Product, Design/UX, DevOps, and other R&D teams.
• Maintain and improve team engineering practices, suggesting and implementing technology, patterns, or process enhancements.
• Proactively identify areas of improvement in team systems, processes, and scalability.
• Lead by example in code quality, contributing significantly to code reviews, and acting as a focal point for engineering excellence questions.
• Monitor production systems, investigate potential issues, and lead efforts to resolve critical production challenges with a customer-centric approach.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in backend software engineering, with a proven ability to navigate technical trade-offs and ambiguity.
• Strong proficiency in C#, Java, or similar object-oriented languages.
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server and database management.
• Experience with message queues or streaming platforms (e.g., RabbitMQ, SQS, Kafka).
• Experience in writing unit tests and a strong understanding of design principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Experience in designing new functionality for complex existing components while maintaining scalability and performance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• BSc/BE/B. Tech in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent degree.

Great Advantages

• Practical experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Practical knowledge of non-relational databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Experience in mentoring new hires and interns.