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Senior Backend Engineer (Golang / Java)

Senior Backend Engineer (Golang / Java)

Lxmemumbai, maharashtra, in
30+ days ago
Job description

About LXME :

LXME is India’s first financial platform curated exclusively for women. We are on a mission to empower millions of women to take control of their financial futures. Backed by factual insights, expert advice, and a vibrant community, LXME makes investing, saving, budgeting, and spending easy and accessible.

Join a high-growth fintech startup that’s revolutionizing how women engage with money — a platform built by women, for women.

What You’ll Do :

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable and high-performing backend services using GoLang or Java
  • Drive end-to-end architecture, design, and implementation of backend systems
  • Champion clean code practices, robust system design, and performance optimization
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers; conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps
  • Set up and manage CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and deployment workflows
  • Monitor and enhance application performance, system reliability, and latency
  • Implement comprehensive API and infrastructure monitoring, alerting, and logging
  • Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases to optimize data storage and access
  • Influence and shape engineering best practices, standards, and team processes

Tech Stack You'll Work With :

  • Languages : GoLang, Java
  • Cloud : AWS (S3, EC2, ECS, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS)
  • Databases : PostgreSQL, Redis
  • DevOps & Infra : Docker, ECS, Terraform, Bitbucket Pipelines
  • Monitoring Tools : New Relic, AWS CloudWatch

    • What We're Looking For :

  • 3–6 years of hands-on backend development experience using GoLang or Java
  • Deepdive in the field of advanced concurrency and performance optimisations
  • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, system design, and microservices architecture
  • Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure cloud services and container-based deployments
  • Proficiency with CI / CD tools, Git workflows, and infrastructure automation
  • Proven experience mentoring engineers and leading technical discussions
  • Strong understanding of database design, query tuning, and caching strategies
  • A mindset focused on automation, efficiency, and scalability
  • Solid debugging and performance tuning skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong documentation habits

    • Nice to Have :

  • Background in fintech, payments, or investment platforms
  • Familiarity with event-driven architectures and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
  • Knowledge of security best practices in backend development

    • Why Join Us?

  • Be a part of a mission-driven company transforming the financial landscape for women across India
  • Work alongside a passionate, purpose-aligned, and innovative team
  • Opportunity to work with founders and senior leadership on regular basis
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