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Backend SDE 2 Contract (6 Months)

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About Fam (previously FamPay)

Fam is India's first payments app for everyone above 11. FamApp helps make online and offline payments through UPI and FamCard. We are on a mission to raise a new, financially aware generation, and drive 250 million+ young users in India to kickstart their financial journey super early in their life.

We're reimagining how the next generation experiences fintech-going beyond payments to build a lifestyle brand that blends money, identity, and everyday experiences into one seamless, intuitive journey.

Founded in 2019 by IIT Roorkee alumni, Fam is backed by some of the most respected investors around the world like Elevation Capital, Y-Combinator, Peak XV (Sequoia Capital) India, Venture Highway, Global Founder's Capital and the likes of Kunal Shah, Amrish Rao as angel investors.

About the Job

As an SDE-2, you will be responsible for building and scaling backend systems that are reliable, efficient, and production-ready. This is a hands-on coding role, where you're expected to independently solve engineering problems and contribute high-quality systems.

What you'll do

  • Design and build backend services in Golang

  • Write clean, efficient, and production-quality code with a strong focus on performance and reliability

  • Solve complex problems using data structures and algorithms

  • Own features/modules end-to-end with minimal guidance

  • Debug production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and ensure system stability

  • Improve existing systems for better scalability, performance, and maintainability

  • Make sound engineering decisions, considering trade-offs and constraints

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship high-impact features

Must-haves

  • 3-5 years of backend engineering experience

  • Strong problem-solving skills with data structures & algorithms

  • Deep hands-on experience in Golang

  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable production code

  • Good understanding of backend system design (APIs, services, modular architecture)

  • Experience building and owning backend components/services

  • Ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity

  • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in production environments

  • Understanding of real-world engineering constraints (scalability, failures, edge cases)

Nice to have

  • Experience with distributed systems

  • Familiarity with performance optimization and system tuning

  • Exposure to cloud infrastructure and monitoring tools

Employment Details

  • This role will be on a third-party payroll

  • This is a 6-month contract role

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Job ID: 146392455

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