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Software Engineer II - Backend

CompanyWATI.io
LocationShenzhen
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 8, 2025
About The Company
Reimagining customer engagement, Wati is the leading conversational platform built on WhatsApp's Business API. Our easy-to-use software empowers 10,000+ businesses across 160+ countries to deliver personalised, real-time conversations at scale. With innovative AI solutions, we're transforming how companies communicate: Shared inboxes allow seamless collaboration Powerful automation boosts efficiency Broadcast messaging engages customers Intelligent chatbots provide instant support As a fast-growing global SaaS startup, we're passionate about using technology to build meaningful relationships between businesses and customers. Our talented, driven team is united by a vision to empower organizations and redefine connections through meaningful conversations.
About the Role

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 choice.In 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 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.

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Around 3–5 years of experience in backend development.
  • Required: Experience with backend development using Golang or Python.
  • 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.

Why join us?

  • 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 AI and SaaS innovation and make real impact.

Key Skills
Backend DevelopmentAPIsGolangPythonSQLNoSQLRESTful APIsMongoDBPostgreSQLVersion ControlCloud DeploymentAWSGCPAzureJavaScriptTypeScript
Categories
TechnologySoftwareEngineering
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Software Engineer II will develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs for WATI’s SaaS platform. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and ensure system reliability.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
237
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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