Software Development Engineer (Backend )

About Drip Capital

We are a US-based fintech company revolutionizing global trade for SMEs. At Drip Capital, we’re redefining the future of trade finance and facilitation, empowering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to scale internationally with ease.

With the global SME trade market exceeding $5 trillion, our mission is to provide businesses in emerging markets with seamless access to capital—eliminating red tape and outdated processes. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, we make trade finance fast, efficient, and hassle-free. Beyond financing, we simplify trade and sourcing, helping SMEs navigate global markets effortlessly.

Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with offices in India, Drip Capital is strategically positioned to meet the evolving needs of SMEs in emerging markets.

Job Responsibilities:

As a Backend Developer at Drip Capital, you will be responsible for:

· Designing, building, deploying, and maintaining microservices that provide time-sensitive capital to customers worldwide.

· Collaborating closely with product managers to understand customer requirements and define technical solutions.

· Developing risk modules to adapt to individual and market variations.

· Creating and enhancing workflow automation.

· Debugging issues across services and multiple levels of the technology stack.

Required Qualifications:

· 3+ years of relevant experience in building low-latency, distributed systems that are scalable and reliable.

· Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

· Proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, C/C++

· Experience with at least one MVC framework used for backend development, such as Ruby on Rails, Spring, CodeIgniter, etc.

· Proficiency in relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL), with the ability to write optimized SQL queries and understand indexing, schema design, and query performance.

· Experience in designing and building APIs, including RESTful APIs or GraphQL, with good understanding of versioning, pagination, authentication, and best practices.

· Solid understanding of software architecture fundamentals, including object-oriented design, abstractions, and system design.

· Passion for building well-engineered, reusable backend components with high-quality code.

· Basic knowledge of test-driven software development.

· Good to have prior experience with ruby on rails.

Why Join Us?

· Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the fintech space.

· Collaborate with a talented and passionate team.

· Competitive compensation and benefits package.

· A culture that values innovation, learning, and growth.

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