Senior Backend Developer

Backend Developer
May 10, 2025
Full Time
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Job Description

Job Title: Senior Python/Golang Developer – API Development

Location: Bangalore Office

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Python/Golang Developer to join our team at VisionPlus. As a key member of our API development team, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining high-performance, scalable APIs that power our crypto payment system.

Main Responsibilities:

  • API Design and Development: Design, build, and maintain APIs for our crypto payment system, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and high-performing.
  • API Security: Implement robust security measures to protect our APIs against vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry best practices for data protection.
  • Scalable Architecture: Develop APIs and services that can scale seamlessly as our platform grows, optimizing for both performance and cost-efficiency.
  • Documentation: Maintain clear, up-to-date API documentation for 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.
  • Technical Expertise: Extensive experience in API design and development (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, etc.). In-depth knowledge of security best practices for API development (e.g., OAuth, JWT, rate limiting, and encryption). Strong understanding of scalable architecture, including experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Start-Up Mindset: Strong sense of ownership and ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a small, agile team. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment where priorities can shift rapidly.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues, quickly identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.

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 high-growth 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.

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