Principal Software Engineer

At Kissht, we’re on a mission to make credit accessible to everyone. Our platform powers millions of transactions every month, and we’re scaling fast. We’re looking for a Tech Lead who’s not just great at coding, but also at leading people, solving complex problems, and building systems that scale.What You’ll Do

• Write clean, efficient Golang code and guide your team to do the same.
• Work with the product team to understand new features and projects, and figure out thebest way to build them.
• Design scalable systems that can handle millions of requests without breaking a sweat.
• Work with Kafka, AWS services, and containerized deployments to keep things runningsmoothly.
• Be the gatekeeper of code quality – conduct detailed PR reviews and ensure best practicesare followed.
• Take part in daily stand-ups and product backlog discussions to keep everyone aligned.
• Keep tech documentation up to date so no one is left guessing how things work.
• Distribute work smartly within your team and make sure things get delivered on time.
• Keep an eye on system health using tools like Grafana, New Relic, Sentry, and jump inquickly when incidents happen.
• Help improve our CI / CD pipelines and automation scripts (Python / Shell).Must Have
• 8+ years of backend development experience, with at least 4+ years in Golang.
• Strong system design skills and experience building large-scale systems.
• Good understanding of Kafka.
• Proficient with Docker; Kubernetes experience is a plus.
• Hands-on with AWS (ECS, ECR, S3, Lambda, Secrets Manager, EC2, Route 53).
• Familiarity with MySQL and MongoDB.
• Experience with at least one of these : Grafana (Loki, Tempo, Prometheus), New Relic,Sentry.
• Can write basic automation scripts in Python or Shell.
• Understanding of CI / CD pipelines.Why You’ll Love Working Here
• Build high-impact fintech products used by millions.
• Influence architecture and tech culture from the ground up.
• Work with a passionate, collaborative, and fast-moving team.
• Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge cloud, observability, and workflow tools.About Kissht : Kissht, a Great Place to Work® certified organization, is a consumer-first credit app that is transforming the landscape of consumer credit. As one of the fastest-growing and most respected FinTech companies, Kissht is a pioneer in data and machine-based lending. With over 15 million customers, including 40% from tier 2 cities and beyond, we offer both short and long-term loans for personal consumption, business needs, and recurring expenses.Founded by Ranvir and Krishnan, alumni of IIT and IIM, and backed by renowned investors like Endiya Partners, the Brunei Investment Authority, and the Singapore Government, Kissht is synonymous with excellence in the industry. Join us and be a part of a dynamic, innovative company that is changing the future of financial technology.