Backend Engineer
About this job
Payoneer is a global financial platform established in 2005 that helps businesses connect to the worldwide economy across more than 190 countries and territories. They simplify financial tasks like cross-border payments, compliance, multi-currency needs, and workforce management to help companies scale. As a Backend Engineer at Payoneer in Gurugram, you will lead the creation, design, and launch of scalable backend systems. A normal day in this role involves building robust backend solutions, writing clean code, reviewing peer code, collaborating with cross-functional groups like Product and DevOps, monitoring production platforms, and resolving technical challenges to maintain system reliability and performance.
Responsibilities
- Design and build scalable and maintainable backend systems for complex scenarios.
- Partner with cross-functional teams including Product, Design, and DevOps.
- Enhance engineering practices and propose technology or process upgrades.
- Identify optimization opportunities in existing team systems and scalability.
- Drive code quality through thorough code reviews and mentorship.
- Monitor production environments and lead critical issue resolution.
Requirements
- 4+ years of backend software engineering experience.
- Proficiency in C#, Java, or similar object-oriented programming languages.
- Practical knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server.
- Experience working with message queues or streaming platforms like RabbitMQ or SQS.
- Strong background in writing unit tests and maintaining high test coverage.
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and microservices architecture.
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Good to have
- Experience with Agile development methods.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Knowledge of non-relational databases like MongoDB.
- Experience mentoring interns and new team members.
Who should apply
This role is ideal for experienced backend developers with at least four years of professional software engineering background who excel at handling technical ambiguity and trade-offs. It suits professionals skilled in object-oriented languages like Java or C# who have hands-on experience with databases, microservices, and system reliability. Candidates who enjoy mentoring teammates, driving engineering excellence, and collaborating with global cross-functional partners will find this position a great fit.
Frequently asked questions
What is the primary location for the Backend Engineer role at Payoneer?
The Backend Engineer position is based in Gurugram, India, operating on a hybrid work model.
What programming languages are required for the Backend Engineer position?
Applicants need proficiency in object-oriented languages such as C# or Java.
How many years of experience does Payoneer require for this Backend Engineer opening?
Payoneer requires 4+ years of experience in backend software engineering roles.
What does Payoneer as a company do?
Payoneer is a global financial platform that removes friction from cross-border business by providing solutions for global payments, compliance, and multi-currency workflows.
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