Software Developer - Backend

Kite; Gurugram District; Hybrid; INR 1,100,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Falcon is seeking a Java Backend Developer with 2-5 years of experience to build microservice-based fintech platforms. You will design and implement scalable backend services, integrate with banks and payment gateways, and contribute to a DevOps-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has expertise in Java 8/17, Spring Boot, REST, JPA, JMS, and databases, with familiarity in ISO/SOAP/XML protocols and unit testing. Hybrid Gurgaon location offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent with 2–5 years of experience.
• Proficient in Java 8/17, Spring, REST, JPA, JMS; good Web Services knowledge.
• Familiar with MQ, queue management and various databases.
• Knowledge of MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL is desirable.
• Experience with Git and TDD practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and code microservice-based applications.
• Integrate with issuer processors, gateways, and mobile layers.
• Connect with banks, payment gateways, and card processors.
• Develop with TDD and automated tests.
• Work with open-source stacks and DevOps tools.
• Create system design documents and diagrams.

Skills

Java 8/17

Spring Boot

REST APIs

JPA

JMS

Databases

Git

TDD

Microservices

DevOps

Education

BE/B.Tech in CS

Tools

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

Who are we?

Falcon is a Series-A funded cloud-native, AI-first banking technology & processing platform that helps banks, NBFCs, and PPIs quickly and affordably launch next-gen financial products such as credit card, credit line on UPI, prepaid card, fixed deposits, and loans. Since our 2022 launch, we’ve processed USD 1 Bn+ in transactions, signed on 12 of India's top financial institutions, and clocked USD 15 Mn+ in revenue. Our company is backed by marquee investors from around the world, including heavyweight investors from Japan, USA, as well as leading Indian ventures and banks. For more details, visit https://falconfs.com/

Job Summary

We are seeking a Java Backend Developer with 2–5 years of experience in building microservice-based applications for fintech and payments platforms. The role involves developing scalable backend services, integrating with banks, payment gateways, and third‑party systems, and contributing to a DevOps‑driven environment. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Java 8/17, Spring Boot, REST APIs, JPA, JMS, databases, and TDD practices. Experience in payments, BFSI domains, and integration protocols such as ISO, SWIFT, SOAP, and XML is a plus.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design and code microservice-based applications
• Integrate with several partners, including issuer processors, external interface gateways, and with iOS and Android development layers.
• Integrate with prevalent third‑party applications like banks, payment gateways, and card processors.
• Develop with TDD style.
• Work on cutting‑edge open‑source stacks.
• Create system design documents and diagrams such as flowcharts and use‑case diagrams.
• Drive change in a DevOps‑led engineering environment.

It’s Essential That You

• Hold a BE/B.Tech. in Computer Science/Computer Engineering or equivalent experience of 2–5 years.
• Be fluent in Java 8/Java 17, Spring framework, Spring Boot, REST, and preferably have experience in Web Services and Hibernate.
• Be fluent in JPA and JMS.
• Have an understanding of MQ, JMS, and queue management.
• Be aware of database technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL.
• Be experienced in using Git.
• Be flexible and quick at picking up new technologies.

We’d Love It If You Also

• Be well‑versed in payments and BFSI domains, e.g., credit cards, investments, and insurance.
• Be well‑versed with Junit, Mockito, AssertJ, or related unit testing frameworks.
• Know agile and scrum methodologies as well as clean and secure coding practices.
• Know Spring Cloud frameworks (particularly Spring Boot).
• Have experience with protocols like ISO, Swift, XML, SOAP, Web Services, and TCP.
• Contribute to the open‑source community.

Other Specifics

Location: Gurgaon (Hybrid). Job Type: Full Time.