Senior Backend Engineer

Position Overview: We are seeking a Senior Python/Golang Developer – API Development to join our Bangalore office. This individual will play a key role in developing, maintaining, and scaling the APIs that power VisionPlus' crypto payment system. You will ensure our APIs are secure, scalable, and high-performing while adhering to best practices.

The role requires expertise in both Python and Golang for backend development, strong experience with API design, and an ability to communicate effectively within the team and with external partners. Key Responsibilities:

• API Development: Design, build, and maintain APIs for VisionPlus' crypto payment system, ensuring high performance, scalability, and reliability.
• API Security: Implement robust security measures for the APIs, ensuring they are protected against vulnerabilities and follow industry best practices for data protection.
• Scalable Architecture: Build APIs and services that can scale seamlessly as the platform grows, optimizing for both performance and cost-efficiency.
• Documentation: Maintain clear, up-to-date API documentation for both internal developers and external partners, ensuring ease of use and clear communication of system features and security protocols.
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (backend, frontend, product, and operations) to deliver high-quality, fully integrated solutions.
• Code Reviews: Lead by example in writing clean, maintainable code and conduct regular code reviews to ensure the overall quality of the team's work.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest trends in API development, blockchain, and crypto technologies, and continuously improve the architecture, security, and performance of our platform.
• External Communication: Act as a point of contact for external API integrations, liaising with third-party partners and service providers when necessary to ensure smooth integration.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor and guide junior developers, promoting knowledge sharing and fostering a collaborative development environment.
• Agile Development: Participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily standups.

Help define and execute the technical roadmap in collaboration with the product and leadership teams. Requirements:

• Experience: 7 years of experience in backend development with a focus on API design, development, and maintenance.

Strong experience with Python and Golang for building scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs. Expertise in building APIs for complex, distributed systems, with a focus on high availability and scalability. Technical Expertise: o Extensive experience in API design and development (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, etc.).

o In-depth knowledge of security best practices for API development (e.g., OAuth, JWT, rate limiting, and encryption). o Strong understanding of scalable architecture, including experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

o Experience with crypto payment systems and blockchain technology is highly desirable, though not mandatory. o Proficient in working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB). o Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.

o Knowledge of microservices architecture and its implementation in realworld production environments.

• Start-Up Mindset: o Strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, agile team.

o Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment where priorities can shift rapidly. o High agency and the ability to make decisions and take action in uncertain situations.

• Communication Skills: o Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. o Comfort with external communication, including liaising with third-party service providers and external developers.

• Problem-Solving: o Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, quickly identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.

o A passion for optimizing code, improving architecture, and refining APIs to meet evolving product and business needs. Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience in blockchain technologies, specifically in cryptocurrency payment systems.
• Knowledge of modern authentication mechanisms like OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, or JWT.
• Familiarity with the Web3 ecosystem and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols.
• Experience working with event-driven architectures and message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Contribution to open-source projects related to fintech or crypto payment systems.

What We Offer:

• Ownership & Impact: This is a high-impact role where you'll have significant ownership over the platform's core architecture and API development, directly influencing the product's success.
• Growth Opportunities: As a key member of a rapidly growing startup, you'll have ample opportunities for career advancement, technical leadership, and personal growth.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate, motivated, and talented individuals in a collaborative environment that values transparency, innovation, and accountability.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: Receive a competitive salary and equity in a highgrowth fintech startup with the potential for substantial financial upside.
• Office-Based Role in Bangalore: Join a dynamic, office-based team in our Bangalore office and be a part of building something transformative in the fintech space