SDE-I (Backend)

Round 1: Online coding assessment (Go/DSA) → Round 2: Technical interview (system design, Go fundamentals, problem solving) → Round 3: HR interview (cultural fit, career aspirations)

app.pyjamahr.com fosters a collaborative, data‑driven environment where teams are encouraged to experiment and share knowledge. Employees benefit from clear growth pathways, regular skill‑up workshops, and a balanced work‑life rhythm supported by flexible timings and occasional remote days.

Candidates typically face a timed online coding test focused on Go and algorithmic problems, followed by a deep‑dive technical interview covering system design, concurrency, and backend best practices. The final HR round assesses cultural fit, communication skills, and long‑term motivation. Overall difficulty is moderate, with emphasis on clean code and logical reasoning.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication, or related engineering streams; minimum 60% aggregate or CGPA 6.0/10; graduating batch 2025 or 2026 (or recent graduates); no active backlogs at the time of application; strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object‑oriented programming.

1% Club is an education‑driven fintech platform that empowers millions of Indians to make smarter financial decisions. Founded by Sharan Hegde and Raghav Gupta, the company began as a financial‑education portal and has rapidly evolved into a full‑stack personal finance ecosystem. Its product suite blends an AI‑powered finance copilot with a marketplace of mutual funds, fixed deposits, stock baskets, and upcoming credit‑card, loan, and insurance offerings. Operating under SEBI‑registered Investment Adviser and Research Analyst licences, 1% Club enjoys a strong regulatory footing and a growing user base that trusts its data‑rich insights. The SDE‑I (Backend) role is designed for fresh engineering talent with 0‑2 years of experience who are eager to build high‑throughput, low‑latency services that power real‑time financial products. Working from the Bengaluru office, the engineer will own end‑to‑end feature delivery, collaborate closely with product managers, designers, senior engineers, and the founding team, and contribute to the technical roadmap of the platform. The position emphasizes clean code, rigorous testing, performance optimisation, and a product‑first mindset. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Go (Golang) and TypeScript. 2. Implement RESTful APIs and gRPC interfaces that power the AI finance copilot and transaction workflows. 3. Write unit and integration tests to ensure high code coverage and reliability. 4. Debug production issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and deploy hot‑fixes with minimal downtime. 5. Optimise system performance by profiling latency, throughput, and resource utilisation. 6. Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and knowledge‑sharing sessions. 7. Document APIs, design decisions, and operational runbooks for cross‑team consumption. 8. Collaborate with data engineers to integrate analytics pipelines and reporting dashboards. 9. Explore AI‑assisted development tools to accelerate repetitive coding tasks. 10. Contribute ideas for new fintech features, ensuring alignment with user needs and regulatory compliance. Tech Stack: Go (Golang), TypeScript/JavaScript, PostgreSQL/MySQL, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, gRPC, REST, Git, CI/CD pipelines, AWS/GCP services. Growth Path: Starting as an SDE‑I, high performers can progress to SDE‑II, Senior Engineer, and eventually lead backend squads or own product domains. The company encourages continuous learning through internal tech talks, mentorship, and sponsorship for relevant certifications. Why Join 1% Club? The firm offers an above‑market salary, equity participation, and a BYOS (Build Your Own Setup) policy that lets engineers choose their preferred hardware. Employees enjoy vibrant team activities, off‑sites, and a culture that values ownership, innovation, and impact on millions of users’ financial wellbeing. This is an ideal launchpad for engineers passionate about fintech, AI, and building products that make a tangible difference.