Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer – Backend (Golang)

About Us:

Paytm is India's leading mobile payments and financial services distribution company. Pioneer of the mobile QR payments revolution in India, Paytm builds technologies that help small businesses with payments and commerce. Paytm’s mission is to serve half a billion Indians and bring them to the mainstream economy with the help of technology.

About the Role:

As a Senior Software Engineer – Backend (Golang), you will be working closely with senior technology leaders to build high-quality, scalable, and reliable backend systems. You will design and develop services using Golang with frameworks like Gin and GORM, ensuring seamless integration with Paytm’s ecosystem and alignment with our business strategy and user demand.

Requirements:

Golang

Gin framework

JSON

Strong track record of delivering high-quality, scalable software systems.

Ability to design and implement microservices-based architectures.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex plans and designs.

Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and the ability to make data-driven decisions.

Experience in system design, architecture, and performance optimization.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.

Skills that will help you succeed in this role:

Languages:

Frameworks/Tools:

Databases:

Messaging:

Caching:

Cloud & Microservices:

Good experience in scaling, performance tuning & optimization at both API and storage layers.

Why Join Us:

Because you get an opportunity to make a difference, and have a great time doing that. You will be challenged and encouraged here to build technology that is meaningful for you and for those we serve. Work with us if you believe technology can create real impact.

We are successful, and our successes are rooted in our people's collective energy and unwavering focus on the customer — and that’s how it will always be.

Compensation:

If you are the right fit, we believe in creating wealth for you. With over 500 mn+ registered users, 21 mn+ merchants, and a deep ecosystem of data, we are in a unique position to democratize credit for deserving consumers & merchants — and we are committed to it. India’s largest digital lending story is brewing here, and this is your opportunity to be part of it!