Software Developer Engineer - Backend

Software Developer Engineer 1-Digital Banking Kotak 811-Regional Sales

Role: SDE1- Backend Functional Area: Backend development (Phyton, Microservies, Node JS, Java , API + DB) Relevant experience: 2-4 years Technical Skills: • Experienced in building microservices using Node or similar (e.g: Java springboot, Phyton ) , api implementations (Spring boot, Node etc), Middleware (RabbitMQ etc..) • Experienced in using design patterns to address backend design problems • Excellent analytical, problem solving and debugging skills, perf analysis and remediation. • Hands-on experience in RDS (Oracle, Postgress, MySQL, SQL server etc) NoSQL (Mongo, Dynamo etc..) • Experienced on configuring and deploying services to be consumed using API gateways (AWS native, Kong etc) – service discoverability, service security, service throttling etc • Hands on Experience in unit and feature testing, TDD, load testing Unit testing experience using Junit or similar. • Keeps updated with emerging back end technology innovations, improvements. General Skills: • Detail oriented. Takes initiative, and ready to take ownership, displays commitment. • Should be open to work in a startup environment and have confidence to deal with complex issues and tackle high pressure situations focussed on solutions. Education & Experience: • At least an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, preferably from a Tier 1 college. BE preferred. • 2-4 years of front-end experience

• Design and develop high-quality software solutions for our digital banking platform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Implement and integrate new features and functionalities, ensuring a smooth user experience.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain and optimize existing codebases, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, proposing innovative solutions.
• Document and communicate technical specifications and best practices.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for any technical issues or queries.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and best practices in software development.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in software development, preferably in a banking or financial services environment.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, or similar.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices.
• Experience with web development frameworks and technologies (e.g., React, Angular).
• Knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) and data structures.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-centric approach.

Experience Level

Mid Level