Senior Backend Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs using Golang
• Work with databases (SQL/NoSQL) and caching systems to ensure performance and scalability
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing within the team
• Help improve system monitoring, logging, and alerting to ensure high system availability

Requirements

• 3-10 years of experience in backend development
• Strong proficiency in Golang
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices concepts
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of message queues like Kafka or RabbitMQ
• Previous exposure to fintech or payment systems

About the Company

Honest is a Series B fintech company backed by $70 million in funding. We’re on a mission to transform consumer finance across Asia, starting with Indonesia, where we’re already the market leader in credit card issuance. We move fast, hire world-class talent, and care deeply about building a diverse, high-performance team.