Software Engineer - Backend

About Zamp:

Mission -

Zamp is not a company, we're a humanity catalyst. We're on a mission to enable people to move at the speed of thought.

This decade, we're focused on building digital employees for the future of work, unlocking human creativity at a scale the world has never seen. We work with 50+ top global organizations and banks (including DoorDash, Uber, and Stripe) with billions in revenue. We raised a $22M seed round in 2022 from Sequoia Capital, Dara Khosrowshahi (CEO, Uber), Tony Xu (CEO, DoorDash), and other global leaders.

One aspect of our purpose is to build what we believe to be the world's best team, passionate, authentic, and relentlessly curious people who want to do their life's best work, learn as much as possible, and create outsized impact.

Hear more from our founders on our company here.

Role Overview:

At Zamp, our engineering team is the force behind our technological innovations. Transforming the most ambitious ideas into reality, we breathe life into dreams through code and hardware. With the right mix of expertise and creativity, this team is the unseen magicians who add a dash of tech wizardry to make Zamp's products shine.

From coding late into the night to brainstorming over a cup of coffee, we are always on a mission to make our technology stand out. We are not just the engineering team but the tech superheroes that keep Zamp at the forefront of innovation.

What you'll do :

• Designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality, secure, software solutions that adhere to basic engineering principles such as Gang of Four principles, SOLID, and DRY.
• Collaborating with functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs and implementation plans.
• Utilising your expertise in our engineering stack, which includes Golang, Redis, message queues like Kafka and Pubsub, Kubernetes (K8s), and job schedulers.
• Shipping technically robust, scalable, and extendable platforms by applying best practices and ensuring code quality through testing, code reviews, and continuous integration.
• Identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and other technical issues to ensure optimal system performance.
• Staying updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and actively contributing to the improvement of our engineering practices.

Qualifications Required:

• 4-7 years of experience as a Software Engineer, with a strong track record of shipping technically robust, scalable, and extendable platforms
• Strong grasp of basic engineering principles, including Gang of Four principles, SOLID, and DRY
• Proficiency in our engineering stack: Go Lang, Redis, Kafka/Pub/Sub, Kubernetes (K8s), and job schedulers.
• Proven ability to solve complex technical problems and make sound technical decisions
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Customer-obsessed mindset with a passion for simplifying complex problems in the fintech space.
• Demonstrated empathy and strong teamwork skills, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Good to have:

• You are an entrepreneur at heart, i.e you are not only excited about startups but also really understand what it is like to work in one
• You are excited to learn new things and do not shy away from going above and beyond the traditional growth paths. You have strong communication skills.
• You can quickly adapt to the changing environment and are quick to pick up new skills if required to get the job done.
• You have the ability to break down a problem into smaller chunks and the ability to balance between the big picture and tactical activities.

Our Culture and Benefits:

At Zamp, we promote a culture of open communication, collaboration, and empowerment. We value transparency, meritocracy, and a strong work ethic. Join our early team and help us build something exceptional.

Perks:

• Competitive salaries and stock options with substantial potential upside.
• Collaborate with top talent.
• Diverse and inclusive workspace.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• A culture celebrating every victory.
• Continuous learning and skill development opportunities.
• Enjoy good food, games, and a comfortable office environment.