Software Developer I (Full Stack / Backend)

# Software Developer I (Full Stack / Backend) > · Shenzhen, China · — · Posted 2025-11-17 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Engineering ## Description **Wati** is the world's leading WhatsApp-first conversational growth platform, empowering businesses to build deeper customer relationships and accelerate revenue growth. Trusted and loved by over 14,000 customers across 100+ countries, Wati has established itself as the premier choice for businesses leveraging WhatsApp and other messaging channels to connect with customers on their platform of a world where real-time interactions drive growth, Wati's story is all about business growth through conversations. At Wati, we believe that every conversation matters, whether it's engaging a first-time prospect, nurturing a qualified lead, or deepening relationships with loyal clients. We transform these conversations into opportunities for building relationships, and strong relationships lead to increased revenue. **Our Platform** The AI-native platform simplifies complex business operations by bringing all customer interactions under one intelligent roof. Designed for scalability and ease of use, our solution delivers a measurable ROI while adapting to businesses of all sizes, from emerging startups to established enterprises. **Our Backing & Partnerships** Wati is proudly backed by world-class investors including Tiger Global, Sequoia Capital, DST Global, and Shopify. As a Premier-tier Partner of Meta, Google, and WhatsApp, we maintain the highest standards of integration and platform excellence. **About the Role** We’re looking for a **Software Engineer I** to build and maintain backend services and APIs that power WATI’s SaaS platform. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features, ensure system reliability, and continuously improve performance and deployment efficiency. **Key Responsibilities** - Develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs that power WATI’s SaaS platform and WhatsApp Business solutions. - Work closely with frontend, mobile, and product teams to deliver new features and improvements efficiently. - Write clean and maintainable code, and contribute to system design discussions and code reviews. - Help troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance across different components. - Support continuous improvement in development workflow, CI/CD, and deployment processes. - Keep up to date with new technologies and suggest ideas to enhance product performance and scalability. ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. - Around 3–5 years of experience in backend or full stack development. - Required: Experience with backend development using C# or Golang. - Familiarity with databases (SQL or NoSQL) and RESTful APIs ; experience with MongoDB or PostgreSQL is a plus. - Basic understanding of version control (Git) and cloud deployment (AWS / GCP / Azure). - Nice to have: Exposure to frontend development using JavaScript or TypeScript is a plus. - (Optional) Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React, React Native, etc. would be an advantage. - A proactive learner who enjoys solving problems collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. ## Benefits - Be part of a diverse, globally distributed team. - Enjoy a collaborative, transparent, and empowering culture. - Competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements. - Work at the forefront of SaaS innovation and make real impact. ## Apply [Apply at ](https://apply.workable.com/wati-dot-i-o/j/9FAFDD0147/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)