Software Development Engineer – Backend

Round 1: Online coding test (DSA & problem solving) → Round 2: Technical interview (system design, backend concepts, coding) → Round 3: HR interview (fitment, culture, expectations)

Juspay promotes a collaborative, merit‑based environment where engineers are encouraged to experiment and own end‑to‑end features. The company offers flexible work hours, regular tech talks, and a focus on work‑life balance, ensuring continuous growth without burnout.

Juspay’s interview process typically starts with an online coding test lasting 60‑90 minutes, focusing on arrays, strings, and graph problems. Successful candidates face a technical interview that dives deep into system design, concurrency, and backend concepts, followed by an HR round that assesses cultural fit and communication skills. Preparation should emphasize clean code, performance optimization, and a solid grasp of distributed systems.

B.Tech/B.E/M.Tech/M.Sc in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication or related streams. Minimum 60% aggregate (or CGPA 6.0/10). Final year students of 2024‑2027 batches eligible. No active backlogs at the time of joining. Strong programming fundamentals and problem‑solving ability required.

Juspay is a fast‑growing payments technology firm headquartered in Bangalore. Founded in 2012, the company has built a reputation for delivering highly reliable, secure, and scalable payment infrastructure to merchants, banks, and fintech players across India and beyond. Its platform powers millions of transactions daily, handling everything from card payments to UPI, digital wallets, and emerging payment methods. The firm invests heavily in research, functional programming paradigms, and open‑source contributions, making it a coveted destination for engineers who want to work on cutting‑edge financial technology. The Backend Software Development Engineer role is designed for fresh graduates who are passionate about building robust, high‑throughput services that form the backbone of Juspay’s payment ecosystem. As a backend engineer, you will work closely with product managers, frontend teams, and DevOps to design, develop, and maintain micro‑services that process transactions in real time, ensure data consistency, and uphold stringent security standards. You will get exposure to large‑scale distributed systems, learn best practices in code quality, testing, and continuous delivery, and contribute to features that impact millions of users. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design, develop, and deploy scalable micro‑services using Java/Kotlin and Spring Boot. 2. Write clean, maintainable code with unit and integration tests to ensure high reliability. 3. Optimize database queries and work with both relational (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (Redis, Cassandra) stores. 4. Implement RESTful APIs and gRPC services for internal and external consumption. 5. Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and adhere to coding standards. 6. Collaborate with the security team to embed encryption, tokenization, and compliance checks. 7. Monitor service health using Prometheus, Grafana, and set up alerts for latency or error spikes. 8. Contribute to CI/CD pipelines using Docker, Kubernetes, and Jenkins/ArgoCD. 9. Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement fixes. 10. Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose improvements to the existing architecture. Tech Stack: Java, Kotlin, Spring Boot, Microservices, REST/gRPC, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Linux, Prometheus, Grafana. Growth Path: Freshers start as Junior SDE, progress to SDE, Senior SDE, then Tech Lead or Architecture roles based on performance and expertise. The company encourages continuous learning through internal hackathons, tech talks, and sponsorship for conferences. Why Join Juspay? You will be part of a mission‑driven organization that handles billions of rupees in transactions, offering a unique blend of fintech impact and cutting‑edge engineering. The culture promotes autonomy, rapid iteration, and a strong emphasis on code quality. Competitive compensation, generous LPA, and a clear career ladder make Juspay an attractive launchpad for aspiring backend engineers.