Software Developer - Backend_Immediate Joiner's

Kite; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 13,356 - 22,260; Full time

Job summary

Falcon is seeking a Backend Software Developer to design and implement cloud-native microservices powering advanced banking platforms. You will work on Java 17+, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and REST APIs, embracing TDD and modern AI-assisted tooling to enhance productivity.

The role involves building scalable, event-driven systems, collaborating with product, architecture, QA, and DevOps in a hybrid Gurgaon setting. 2–5 years of backend experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years backend software development experience.
• Proficient in Java 17 or newer and Spring Boot.
• Experience with cloud-native microservices and relational databases (PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka) and REST APIs.
• Practice with TDD and writing unit/integration tests.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3+.
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate with banking/fintech platforms.
• Develop event-driven applications using Kafka/RabbitMQ.
• Design data models and persist with PostgreSQL/JPA/Hibernate.
• Write clean, testable code with TDD; create unit/integration tests (JUnit/Mockito/AssertJ).
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability; participate in architecture reviews.
• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams and document technical decisions.
• Leverage AI-powered development tools to boost productivity while ensuring quality.

Skills

Java 17

Spring Boot

PostgreSQL

Kafka

REST APIs

TDD

JUnit

Mockito

Git

AI-assisted tools

Education

BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

GitHub Copilot

ChatGPT

Cursor

Claude Code

Job description

2-5

Full-Time

Job Description | Software Developer – Backend

Who are we?

Falcon is a Series‑A funded, cloud‑native, AI‑first banking technology and processing platform that enables banks, NBFCs, and PPIs to rapidly launch next‑generation financial products such as Credit Cards, Credit Line on UPI, Prepaid Cards, Fixed Deposits, and Loans.

Since our launch in 2022, we have processed USD 1.5Bn+ in transactions, partnered with 12 of India's leading financial institutions, and generated USD 15Mn+ in revenue. Falcon is backed by leading global investors from Japan, the USA, and India.

For more details, visit https://falconfs.com/.

Job Summary

We are looking for passionate Backend Software Developers (2–5 years of experience) who enjoy solving complex engineering problems and building highly scalable financial systems.

You will be responsible for designing and developing cloud‑native microservices that power mission‑critical banking and payments platforms. The ideal candidate is proficient in Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, REST APIs, and Test‑Driven Development (TDD), and is comfortable working in an AI‑assisted software development environment using modern developer productivity tools.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high‑scale distributed systems, event‑driven architectures, and fintech integrations while collaborating closely with product, architecture, QA, and DevOps teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3+.
• Build RESTful APIs and integrate with internal platforms, banking partners, payment gateways, and third‑party services.
• Develop event‑driven applications using Apache Kafka / RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication.
• Design efficient data models and implement persistence using PostgreSQL, JPA, and Hibernate.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following Test‑Driven Development (TDD) practices.
• Create comprehensive unit and integration tests, unit Tests using JUnit, Mockito, and AssertJ, Test containers.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams to deliver high‑quality software.
• Leverage AI‑powered developer tools (Windsurf(Devin AI), Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) to improve engineering productivity while ensuring code quality and security.
• Troubleshoot production issues and participate in root cause analysis.

Essential Skills

Programming & Frameworks

• Strong proficiency in Java 17 (Java 21 and 25 knowledge is a plus), Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Security, Spring cloud, Spring Data JPA / Hibernate, REST API development, Maven or Gradle.
• Apache Kafka, JMS, Message Queues, Event‑driven architecture.
• PostgreSQL, SQL, MongoDB (good to have), Database design and query optimization.
• Test‑Driven Development (TDD), JUnit 5, Mockito, AssertJ, Integration Testing.
• Git, Code Reviews, Clean Code principles, SOLID principles, Design Patterns.
• Experience using AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar.
• Ability to leverage AI for code generation, debugging, documentation, testing, and developer productivity while maintaining engineering quality standards.

Good to Have

• Spring Cloud ecosystem, Docker, Redis, AWS, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI), Observability using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or OpenTelemetry, gRPC, GraphQL.
• Cloud knowledge preferred AWS (S3, Lambda, SQS, SNS, ECS, EC2, ECR).
• Experience in one or more of the following domains is preferred: Banking, Credit Cards, Lending, UPI, Payments, Digital Banking, NBFC Platforms, Financial Services.

What We're Looking For

• BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of backend software development experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Passion for writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ownership mindset with a focus on engineering excellence.

Engineering Culture

At Falcon, We Believe In Building High‑quality Software Through

• AI‑Driven Development
• Test‑Driven Development (TDD)
• Cloud‑native architecture
• Event‑driven systems
• Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Code reviews and pair programming
• Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Security‑first development
• Continuous learning and innovation

Location

Gurgaon (Hybrid)

Employment Type

Full Time