YouTrip is the leading and fastest-growing multi-currency payment platform in Asia Pacific. In 2018, we pioneered the region's first multi-currency digital wallet. Now, YouTrip is the #1 multi-currency digital wallet trusted by millions across the region, processing over US$15 billion in total payment value annually.
Our consumer and business propositions – YouTrip and YouBiz – empower individuals and businesses with inclusive, accessible, and affordable financial solutions. YouTrip has raised over US$110 million to date, including its recent Series B round led by global venture capital firm Lightspeed Venture Partners—underscoring strong investor confidence in its mission to transform digital financial services across the Asia Pacific.
Recognised as World Economic Forum’s Global Innovator 2025, CNBC’s World’s Top Fintech Companies (2025, 2024), and LinkedIn’s Top Startup (2025, 2024, 2023), YouTrip is dedicated to creating the next generation of digital finance services for consumers and businesses.
Job Description: Senior Software EngineerWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Staff Engineer with an exceptional command of backend tech to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you play a crucial role in the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software systems. This position requires a high level of technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of software engineers.
- Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Contribute to the design and architecture of complex software solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with overall system architecture.
- Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to coding standards.
- Lead or contribute to project planning and estimation.
- Collaborate with product managers to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Create and maintain technical documentation for code, design, and architecture.
- Ensure documentation is up-to-date and accessible to the team.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and operations.
- Collaborate with other software engineers to promote best practices and knowledge sharing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in software development, with substantial experience in backend and cloud infrastructure.
- Expert-level proficiency in designing and developing high-performance, concurrent applications with Java, Python, Ruby, Scala.
- Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
- Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Solid knowledge of software testing methodologies and tools, including unit testing and integration testing for backend applications.
- Demonstrated ability to lead projects, collaborate effectively with teams, and mentor junior engineers.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
- Familiarity with additional programming languages, such as Golang, is a plus.
- Passionate about software development and eager to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in Software Development.
If you are a passionate and driven Software Engineer with a proven track record in backend development, eager to work with the latest technologies and contribute to the development of cutting-edge applications, we encourage you to apply. Join our dynamic team and be part of shaping the future of our innovative projects
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YouTrip Singapore Office
Singapore
