Senior Software Engineer

PayU; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic, evolving workspace

Access to 5000+ training courses

Inclusive environment

Harvard, Coursera, Udacity learning

Job summary

PayU India is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Payments Team. The role focuses on backend development using Java and Spring Boot, with emphasis on scalable microservices and secure payment solutions.

You will collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver high‑quality software. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, strong CS fundamentals, and hands‑on AWS and database experience (MySQL, Mongo).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field from a reputed college.
• 4+ years of software development experience with Java and Spring Boot.
• Strong fundamentals in design principles (MVC) and data structures.
• Hands-on experience in AWS scalable environments and databases (MySQL, Mongo).
• Experience in designing scalable microservices and CS fundamentals proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to build seamless user experiences.
• Follow coding best practices, conduct reviews, write tests, and document code.
• Analyze performance and optimize applications for a smooth user experience.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Data structures

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

MySQL

MongoDB

Microservices

Job description

Job Description:

About the Team

The PayU Payments Team is responsible for various functions aimed at managing and enhancing online payment solutions for businesses and customers. Their work supports the entire cycle of online transactions, ensuring seamless and secure payment experiences.

About the Role

Were seeking a talented and curious Senior Software Engineer eager to join our dynamic engineering team. This is your chance to dive into the cutting-edge world of Technology and contribute to the development of groundbreaking products using at it’s core.

Responsibilities

• Developing and Maintaining Applications: Design, develop, and maintain backend applications using Java, Springboot they are responsive, user-friendly, and efficient.
• Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to create seamless and engaging user experiences.
• Implementing Best Practices: Adhere to and advocate for coding best practices, including code reviews, testing, and documentation, to ensure high-quality code and maintainability.
• Optimizing Performance: Analyze and optimize application performance, addressing any bottlenecks or issues to provide a smooth user experience.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field from top notch colleges
• 4 + years of software development engineering.
• Understanding of fundamental design principles (including MVC).
• Good hands on in AWS scalable environment.
• Experience with different RDBMS and No SQL databases like MySQL, mongo, etc.
• Experience in designing scalable micro-services required.
• Strong knowledge of CS fundamentals including data structures, algorithm design and complexity analysis.
• Proficiency in one language that emphasizes class abstractions (for e.g. Java) and have coded in it for at least 2 years. Python will be a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work with clients with great efficiency.
• Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills and the ability to express thoughts logically and succinctly.
• Open minded, Team builder, Good communicator and ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment.
• Experience in dealing with ambiguous/undefined problems; ability to think abstractly.

What we offer?

• A positive, get-things-done workplace
• A dynamic, constantly evolving space (change is par for the course – important you are comfortable with this).
• An inclusive environment that ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions.
• Ability to learn cutting edge concepts and innovation in an agile start-up environment with a global scale.
• Access to 5000+ training courses accessible anytime/anywhere to support your growth and development (Corporate with top learning partners like Harvard, Coursera, Udacity).

About us:

PayU, one of Indias leading digital financial services providers with Prosus as an investor, operates businesses that are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India and offers advanced solutions to meet the digital payment requirements of the Indian market. PayU India companies aim to create a full-stack digital financial services platform to serve all (tapped and untapped) financial needs of customers through technology solutions. PayU provide payment gateway solutions to online businesses through its cutting-edge and award-winning technology and has empowered 5 lakhs+ businesses, including India’s leading enterprises, e-commerce giants and SMBs. It enables businesses to collect digital payments across 150+ online payment methods such as Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Net Banking, EMIs, pay-later, QR, UPI, Wallets, and more. It’s a preferred partner in the affordability ecosystem, offering the maximum coverage of issuers and easy-to implement integrations across card-based EMIs, pay-later options and new-age cardless EMIs. PayU offers e-commerce brands best in-industry success rates while ensuring a seamless checkout experience.

Our Commitment to Building A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment, for all our people, communities, and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility, and unbiased attention to every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color, or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities, or the LGBTQ