Senior Software Engineer - Backend

73 Strings; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A data extraction and monitoring platform is seeking a Senior Engineer to architect and develop a new backend module. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires 5+ years of SaaS or Fintech experience, strong understanding of RESTful APIs, and proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and Azure technologies. Candidates should be comfortable working in a cloud-first environment and have hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience working in SaaS or Fintech.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, ORM, multithreading, and system design.
• Experience with cloud-native architecture; Azure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build a new backend module from the ground up.
• Drive product development from ideation to deployment.
• Develop RESTful APIs for seamless frontend integration.
• Ensure production-grade security using IAM and secure API practices.

Skills

RESTful API design

System design

Multithreading

Containerisation (Docker)

Cloud-native architecture

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field from a Tier 1 college

Tools

Java 11+

Spring Boot

Kubernetes

Azure

Hibernate

DevSecOps tools (SonarQube, StrongDM, Cloudflare)

Job description

OVERVIEW OF 73 STRINGS

73 Strings is an innovative platform providing comprehensive data extraction, monitoring, and valuation solutions for the private capital industry. The company's AI‑powered platform streamlines middle‑office processes for alternative investments, enabling seamless data structuring and standardization, monitoring, and fair value estimation at the click of a button. 73 Strings serves clients globally across various strategies, including Private Equity, Growth Equity, Venture Capital, Infrastructure and Private Credit.

Our 2025 $55M Series B, the largest in the industry, was led by Goldman Sachs, with participation from Golub Capital and Hamilton Lane, with continued support from Blackstone, Fidelity International Strategic Ventures and Broadhaven Ventures.

About the Role

As a Senior Engineer, you will play a foundational role in architecting and developing a greenfield module from scratch as part of our next‑gen product suite. You’ll work in a cloud‑first environment using Java 11+, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Hibernate, Azure, and modern DevOps practices. You’ll collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver scalable, secure, and maintainable backend solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and build a new backend module from the ground up in a microservices‑based architecture.
• Drive product development from ideation to deployment, collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Develop RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and Spring REST for seamless frontend integration.
• Design and optimize data models and persistence layers using Hibernate and MySQL/Snowflake.
• Ensure production‑grade security using IAM (Azure AD), WAF Gateway, and secure API practices.
• Lead code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and ensure code quality across the team.
• Manage project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and ensure timely delivery of product milestones.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams (Product, Design, QA, DevOps) to deliver seamless and cohesive experiences.
• Work with containerised environments using Docker and Kubernetes on Azure Infrastructure.
• Maintain clean code standards, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in SaaS or Fintech.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science from a Tier 1 college engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, ORM, multithreading, and system design.
• Experience with cloud‑native architecture; Azure preferred.
• Hands‑on with containerisation (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools (e.g., SonarQube, StrongDM, Cloudflare).
• Bonus: Familiarity with microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and observability stacks.