Backend Engineer (SDE II) - India

Syfe; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Syfe, located in Gurgaon with hybrid work (3 days from office), is seeking a Backend Engineer to own state of the art products and scale our backend APIs and fund management system.

You will contribute to architecture, maintain code quality, and mentor junior teammates while turning product ideas into tangible business value for APAC’s leading digital wealth platform.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong grasp of at least one programming language.
• Experience with distributed systems is a plus.
• Curiosity about how things work.
• Problem-solving and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of new products/features.
• Design and architect backend APIs and fund management system.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices and maintain code quality.
• Mentor and review code for junior engineers.
• Collaborate with product team to translate ideas into business value.

Skills

Software development

Backend development

Distributed systems

Analytical thinking

Curiosity

Job description

Syfe is APAC's largest and fastest-growing digital wealth platform, trusted with over US$10 billion in assets. We are fundamentally changing how hundreds of thousands of people across Asia-Pacific build wealth through a holistic approach to managing money rather than just pushing investment products. Backed by world-class investors and recognised as a leader in wealthtech, we are a team of passionate builders creating the future of wealth management.

Location: Gurgaon | Hybrid Work (3 Days From Office)

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Backend Engineer to develop and own state of the art products that help bring people closer to their financial goals. As we build and scale Syfe over the next few years, our product and engineering team is growing and it is the perfect time to join the team at an early stage and create an impact within and outside the organisation.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of new products/features.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of our backend APIs and fund management system.
• Ensure adherence to engineering best practices and maintain the overall quality of our codebase.
• Mentor and assist younger members of the team and perform code reviews.
• Work with the product team to translate powerful ideas into everyday business value.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of professional software development experience
• Firm grasp of at least one programming language
• Experience with distributed system a plus
• Curiosity about how things work
• Problem-solving skills, analytical mind, and positive attitude.

Recruiting Process (estimated duration: 4 to 6 weeks)

• Initial screening and fitment (15 min) – Recruiter Phone Call
• Interview 1 (90 min) – DSA & LLD
• Interview 2 (90 min) – HLD / LLD
• Interview 3 (60 min) – CTO Round
• HR Discussion & Culture Fit
• Background and Reference Checks

Come As You Are

We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating a welcoming and innovative environment for all our employees. So we embrace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities for all.

Due to the volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.