PhonePe Software Engineer – Backend
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PhonePe Software Engineer – Backend
The Software Engineer – Backend position at PhonePe in Bengaluru is ideal for recent graduates or those with 0-1 year of experience. This role involves developing scalable and robust backend applications that serve millions of users and merchants across India, making a real-world impact through digital payments and financial services.
About PhonePe
PhonePe is a leader in digital payments in India, with an extensive user base of 500 million users and 37 million merchants. The company also offers financial services like insurance, mutual funds, and stock broking and has ventured into hyperlocal shopping and localized app stores.
Role Overview
As a Backend Software Engineer at PhonePe, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment where you’ll be expected to:
- Develop scalable applications with a focus on platform building and reusability.
- Create abstractions and modular designs for scalable solutions.
- Collaborate with Product Managers to align on features and track their impact.
- Lead medium-sized projects and ensure performance improvements in distributed systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Building and enhancing backend applications with scalability and user-centric design.
- Implementing low-level design under guidance and making incremental architectural changes.
- Conducting performance tuning and optimization.
- Writing maintainable and scalable code with unit tests and focusing on Test-Driven Development.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve product features based on user impact.
Required Qualifications
- Programming Experience: Proficiency in a language like Java, C, or C++ and familiarity with object-oriented design and multi-threading.
- Database Knowledge: Familiarity with MySQL and NoSQL databases such as HBase, Elasticsearch, or Aerospike.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to handle real-world challenges and deliver high-quality solutions.
- Education: BTech, MTech, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
- Team Collaboration: Open and clear communicator with a go-getter attitude and ownership mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a startup environment.
- 0-1 years of experience
- Understanding of industry coding standards and experience in creating technical documentation.
- Ability to decompose complex problems into manageable tasks.
Benefits at PhonePe
PhonePe provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Insurance: Health, life, accidental, and critical illness coverage.
- Wellness: Access to Employee Assistance Programs and onsite medical centers.
- Parental Support: Maternity, paternity, adoption benefits, and daycare support.
- Retirement Plans: Flexible PF contributions, gratuity, NPS, and leave encashment.
- Mobility & Career Growth: Relocation benefits, higher education assistance, and career advancement support.
PhonePe’s work culture is supportive, emphasizing creativity, ownership, and impact. If you’re excited about tackling technical challenges in a dynamic environment, this could be a great fit.
Interested? Visit PhonePe’s website to apply.
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