Backend Developer

Pivot Money’s interview process typically consists of an online coding assessment followed by a technical interview focusing on backend architecture, APIs, and database design. The HR round assesses cultural fit and communication skills. Candidates should practice coding speed, understand micro‑service patterns, and be ready to discuss past projects.

Pivot Money promotes a collaborative and merit‑based culture where innovation is encouraged and achievements are recognised. Employees benefit from flexible work arrangements, continuous learning opportunities, and a clear path for professional growth within the fintech domain.

B.Tech/B.E. or M.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology or related engineering discipline; Minimum 60% aggregate (or CGPA 6.5/10); Fresh graduates from 2024‑2026 batches; No active backlogs at the time of joining; Strong academic foundation in data structures, algorithms, and databases.

Round 1: Online coding test → Round 2: Technical interview (system design & backend concepts) → Round 3: HR interview

Pivot Money is a SEBI‑registered investment‑advisor‑led fintech platform that empowers Indians and NRIs to invest, manage, and grow family wealth digitally. By blending AI‑driven insights, mutual‑fund investing, tax optimisation, and family‑level wealth tracking, the company offers a seamless, end‑to‑end experience for its users. Founded with the vision of simplifying wealth management for global Indians, Pivot Money has quickly become a trusted name in the fintech ecosystem, leveraging cutting‑edge technology to deliver personalised financial solutions. The company’s culture revolves around innovation, data‑driven decision making, and a customer‑first mindset. With a small yet highly skilled team, Pivot Money encourages rapid learning, cross‑functional collaboration, and ownership of product outcomes. Employees enjoy a flexible work environment, opportunities to contribute to high‑impact projects, and a clear pathway for career growth within the rapidly expanding fintech space. **Role Summary** As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the core services that power Pivot Money’s wealth‑management platform. You will work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, data scientists, and QA teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure APIs that handle user data, transaction processing, and AI‑driven recommendation engines. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Design and implement RESTful APIs and micro‑services using Java and Spring Boot. 2. Develop and optimise database schemas in MySQL/PostgreSQL for high‑volume transactional workloads. 3. Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with unit and integration tests. 4. Collaborate with frontend teams to define API contracts and ensure seamless integration. 5. Implement authentication, authorisation, and data‑encryption mechanisms to meet security standards. 6. Deploy services using Docker containers and manage them on AWS (ECS/EKS, Lambda). 7. Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and perform root‑cause analysis. 8. Participate in code reviews, knowledge‑sharing sessions, and continuous‑integration pipelines. 9. Contribute to architecture discussions and help evolve the platform’s technical roadmap. 10. Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and propose improvements. **Tech Stack**: Java, Spring Boot, REST, MySQL/PostgreSQL, Docker, AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda), Git, Linux, CI/CD (Jenkins/GitHub Actions). **Growth Path**: Starting as an Associate Backend Engineer, you can progress to Senior Engineer, Lead Engineer, and eventually to Architecture or Product Management roles, depending on performance and interest. **Why Join Pivot Money**: You will be part of a mission‑driven fintech startup that is reshaping wealth management for millions of Indians worldwide. The role offers exposure to AI‑enabled financial products, a fast‑paced environment, and ample opportunities to own critical components of the platform, making it an ideal launchpad for ambitious fresh graduates.