Backend Developer - SDE 3

Groww; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to develop maintainable and high-quality software solutions. You will play a key role in delivering impactful solutions while collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in Java, along with a solid understanding of data structures and algorithms. This role emphasizes ownership and the ability to convert design into code efficiently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend development.
• Hands-on experience with Java and a solid understanding of CS fundamentals.
• Ability to convert design into code fluently.
• Hands-on Java development experience.
• Excellent coding ability to translate design into code.
• Strong CS fundamentals and technical aptitude.
• B Tech in Computer Science or equivalent.
• Demonstrates learnability and adaptability for large-scale systems.

Responsibilities

• Work on maintainable and unit-tested software components.
• Deliver quality solutions with immediate business impact.
• Complete ownership of projects while collaborating with stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Java

Data structures & algorithms understanding

Coding skills

Technical aptitude

Education

B Tech in Computer Science or equivalent

Job description

We are a passionate group of people focused on making financial services accessible to every Indian through a multi-product platform. Each day, we help millions of customers take charge of their financial journey.

Customer obsession is in our DNA. Every product, every design, every algorithm down to the tiniest detail is executed keeping the customers’ needs and convenience in mind.

Our people are our greatest strength. Everyone at Groww is driven by ownership, customer‑centricity, integrity and the passion to constantly challenge the status quo.

Are you as passionate about defying conventions and creating something extraordinary as we are? Let’s chat.

Our Vision

Every individual deserves the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make informed financial decisions. At Groww, we are making sure every Indian feels empowered to do so through a cutting‑edge multi‑product platform offering a variety of financial services.

Our long‑term vision is to become the trusted financial partner for millions of Indians.

Our Values

Our culture enables us to be what we are — India’s fastest‑growing financial services company. It fosters an environment where collaboration, transparency, and open communication take center‑stage and hierarchies fade away. There is space for every individual to be themselves and feel motivated to bring their best to the table, as well as craft a promising career for themselves.

The values that form our foundation are:

• Radical customer centricity
• Keeping everything simple
• Long‑term thinking
• Complete transparency

As a Backend Engineer, you will:

• The Software Development Engineer's core responsibilities include working on highly maintainable and unit‑tested software components/systems that address real‑world problems.
• You will be working in a fast‑paced and agile work environment delivering quality solutions that have an immediate business impact.
• Complete ownership of the projects you deliver while collaborating with technical and non‑technical stakeholders on all elements of the development process.

What are we looking for :

• 5+ years experience.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Good understanding of data structures & algorithms and their space & time complexities.
• Hands‑on solid and practical working experience with Java.
• Excellent coding skills - should be able to convert the design into code fluently.
• Strong technical aptitude and a good knowledge of CS fundamentals.
• B Tech in Computer Science or equivalent from a reputed college.
• You are expected to demonstrate good learnability and adopt technologies that help build large‑scale, performant, reliable and sustainable systems.