Software Engineer III - Backend

About the company

Aspire is the leading all-in-one finance operating system for growing businesses. We are on a mission to reinvent business finance for a new generation of entrepreneurs and business owners, empowering startups and SMBs to realise their full potential.

Founded in 2018, Aspire has raised over USD 300M+ across equity and debt from world-class investors. In 2023, we successfully closed an oversubscribed USD 100 million Series C equity round led by Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Ventures with participation of Tencent, Paypal Ventures, LGT Capital Partners, Picus Capital and MassMutual Ventures. To power our solutions, we have partnered with some of the best companies in the world such as JP Morgan, Visa and Wise and helped more than 50,000 businesses using our suite of products.

Aspire has been awarded Best Employer of the Year and Startup of the year by Asia FinTech Awards, and also LinkedIn’s Top Startup in Singapore. In 2024, we also made it to CB Insights’ Top 100 Global Fintech List two years in a row.

You will be amazed by the energy and experience of our team! Aspire serves as an environment for you to innovate and drive change with our team of ex-entrepreneurs, ex-founders, and high-achievers with international and diverse backgrounds. Are you a top talent who is passionate about entrepreneurship? Join our rapidly growing team to make an impact in the Fintech space.

About the role

As we enter an exciting new phase of rapid growth, we're building a next-generation backend architecture that will redefine fintech globally. We're on the hunt for Senior Backend Engineers who thrive on technical challenges and possess a deep understanding of cloud-based systems. This role will specifically focus on the critical areas of money movement flows, robust global third-party financial integrations, and foundational ledger support. If you're ready to accelerate and enhance our technical capabilities on this journey within an international and diverse team, we encourage you to apply.

What will you be doing?

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, secure, and scalable web-based fintech products, specifically focusing on microservices architecture.
• Define and implement robust software architectures that prioritize scalability, fault tolerance, and resilience across distributed systems.
• Drive the adoption and integration of AI/ML models and techniques to enhance product features, optimize financial processes, and deliver intelligent solutions.
• Stay at the forefront of new trends and best practices in backend development, microservices, and AI integration, continuously seeking opportunities for innovation.
• Collaborate effectively in English with cross-functional teams across Engineering, Product, and UX to translate business requirements into technical solutions and deliver exceptional user experiences.

We would love to get to know you if you have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with 3 to 7 years of proven experience in a software engineering role.
• Demonstrated experience working in fast-paced startup environments or reputable tech companies, ideally with a background from top-tier universities.
• Strong hands-on and proficient in at least one backend programming language such as Golang, PHP, Python, Java, etc.
• Extensive experience with designing and implementing highly scalable and performant RESTful APIs within a microservices architectural paradigm.
• Solid understanding of software architecture principles, distributed systems design patterns, and domain-driven design.
• A strong focus on code quality, adhering to best practices, and a demonstrated ability to ensure high standards through meticulous development and testing.
• Proven ability to conduct thorough code reviews, identify potential issues, and provide constructive feedback to elevate overall code quality.
• Expertise in writing and executing comprehensive unit tests and integration tests for microservices, coupled with strong debugging skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities, capable of identifying and resolving complex technical challenges in a distributed environment.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git, and a strong understanding of branching strategies.
• Experience working within agile methodologies and a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, fostering effective teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

Nice to have:

• Prior experience working in strong, tech-oriented companies with a focus on innovation.
• Exposure to full-stack development, particularly with frontend frameworks or mobile development.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms like AWS, especially in deploying and managing microservices.
• Familiarity with various database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and experience with monitoring tools for distributed systems.
• Domain expertise within the Fintech industry, understanding the unique challenges and opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Aspire is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.

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