Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

About Us:

At Qoala, we are revolutionizing the insurance and fintech industry with innovative technology solutions. As a leading Insurtech platform in Southeast Asia, we are committed to providing seamless digital experiences for our customers and partners. We pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative work environment where creativity, growth, and continuous learning are highly valued and encouraged.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer who loves solving complex problems and building scalable systems that power real impact. You’ll collaborate with a team of passionate engineers to design, build, and improve the core systems that drive our products.

If you enjoy clean architecture, reliable APIs, and improving how teams deliver software through the full SDLC, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including requirement analysis, design, implementation, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain scalable microservices and backend systems.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrations with internal and external systems.
• Contribute to system architecture and participate in technical design discussions.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce engineering standards, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, QA, DevOps, and other Engineering teams to ensure efficient software delivery.
• Take ownership of technical challenges and propose solutions that balance speed, quality, and scalability.
• Ensure high standards of security, documentation, and maintainability across all deliverables.
• Provide technical mentorship and support to team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Software Engineer (Backend), ideally in a product-based or SaaS environment.
• Strong proficiency in Golang.
• Proficient in leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity, optimize workflows, and deliver high-quality results within project timelines.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile methodologies, and modern development workflows.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs, microservices architecture, and event-driven systems.
• Proficient with SQL, NoSQL, or in-memory databases (e.g., Elasticsearch).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience deploying and maintaining systems in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Knowledge of monitoring and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Kafka) is a plus.
• Demonstrated passion for code quality, team collaboration, and delivering high-impact products.
• Self-driven and customer-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and initiative.
• Prior experience handling or being involved in cross-functional projects will be an advantage.