Senior Backend Developer

Axi; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Learning opportunities

18 annual leave days

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

Axi is seeking a Senior Backend Developer to build the next generation of backend systems for their Crypto & Trading products. You will work on highly scalable, low-latency systems and be part of a team poised to develop mission-critical trading infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have 4–8 years of backend engineering experience, strong Java and Spring Boot skills, and a keen problem-solving mindset. Axi offers competitive compensation and extensive learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of experience in backend engineering with a focus on distributed systems.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot development.
• Experience in designing and building backend APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers.
• Participate in architecture and code reviews.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Backend API Design

Microservices Architecture

Event-Driven Systems

Performance Optimization

Tools

Terraform

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

Please note that we will only be able to accept candidates who have the appropriate rights and documentation for employment in India.

Who We Are.

Axi Digital is a leading global provider of margin and deliverable Foreign Exchange, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), and Financial Spread betting. Our business has evolved into a world-class, multifaceted brokerage with offices in six regions. With heavy investment in the latest trading technology, Axi seeks to offer the most comprehensive end-to-end trading experience available, servicing traders of all levels from beginners to institutional-level clients.

Let's talk about the cool stuff you will do at Axi Digital!

As a Senior Backend Developer at Axi Digital, you will play a key role in building the next generation of backend systems powering our Crypto & Trading products. You will work on highly scalable, low-latency systems and contribute to the development of mission-critical trading infrastructure from the ground up. This is an exciting opportunity to work on niche, high-impact products in the crypto and trading space, collaborating with high-performing teams across Spot Trading, Futures Trading, Asset Management, and Customer Onboarding. If building robust backend architectures, solving complex engineering challenges, and working in an AI-first development environment excites you, this role is for you.

Your EDGE Assignment/You Will

• Design, implement, and maintain backend services, APIs, and data processing systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to build robust, scalable features.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code following modern development practices.
• Participate in system design discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews.
• Improve service performance, scalability, reliability, and observability.
• Help evolve our micro-services architecture and CI/CD pipelines.
• Identify and reduce technical debt, proposing sustainable long-term solutions.
• Monitor, identify and optimize performance bottlenecks.
• Mentor junior engineers through design guidance, reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Contribute to backend best practices, documentation, and team processes.

Are you the one?

• 4–8 years of experience in backend engineering, with strong expertise in building scalable distributed systems.
• Strong hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot development.
• Experience designing and building backend APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, system design, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Exposure to AI-first coding practices, developer productivity tools, or engineering automation is highly preferred.
• Experience working on highly scalable, real-time, or low-latency systems is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with CQRS or Event Sourcing patterns is good to have.
• Exposure to Terraform or infrastructure-as-code concepts is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving mindset with ownership and accountability for delivery.
• Candidates who have been part of a product journey from early stage build to scale are highly valued

Axi's bag of delights

• Competitive and attractive compensation.
• Extensive learning opportunities, including professional certifications and continuous development.
• 18 annual leave days and 12 sick leave days per year.
• Public holidays as declared by the local government.
• Maternity leave as per applicable laws.
• Comprehensive health insurance & life insurance coverage.
• Opportunity to work with global teams and modern, large-scale trading platforms.

Axi's interview journey

• Talent Acquisition Interview & AI Assessment (45 Minutes)
• Technical Interview (90 - 120 Minutes)

Please note that our organization works with recruitment agencies on a pre-approved basis only. A recruitment agency that wishes to submit candidate profiles or resumes for consideration must obtain prior written consent from our talent acquisition team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, and we will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Should we receive an unsolicited resume from a recruitment agency that does not have prior written consent, we will not be responsible for the payment of any fees related to the recruitment of the candidate represented in the unsolicited resume.

At Axi, we prioritize creating a workplace that upholds fairness and respect for all. We encourage every individual within our community to contribute towards a culture where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is treated with the dignity they deserve. We make all employment‑related decisions—whether in hiring, compensation, training, performance reviews, or termination—based on merit and without bias, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We consciously work to identify and overcome any unconscious biases, with a commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels genuinely welcomed and valued.