Software Developer Engineer 2_Digital Banking Kotak 811_0434_8147_1042105

Kotak Mahindra Bank; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kotak Mahindra Bank is seeking an SDE2 - Backend in Bengaluru to build and scale microservices and APIs. You will work on backend systems, design patterns, and database access patterns, with exposure to both SQL and NoSQL data stores.

The role requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a startup-like environment while delivering robust backend services. Candidates should have 4-8 years of relevant experience, a degree in CS/Engineering/Math, and preferably BE from a Tier 1

Qualifications

• 4-8 years of backend experience in software development.
• Experience building microservices using Node.js or Java Spring Boot.
• API implementations using Spring Boot or Node.js.
• Middleware like RabbitMQ.
• Experience with RDS databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server).
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Dynamo).
• Experience configuring services for API gateways (AWS API Gateway, Kong).
• Unit testing and TDD; load testing.
• Problem solving, debugging, performance analysis.

Skills

Microservices

Node.js

Java Spring Boot

API development

RabbitMQ

Design patterns

SQL databases

NoSQL

API gateway

Unit testing

TDD

Load testing

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in CS/Engineering/Math

BE preferred

Tier 1 college

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Oracle

MongoDB

SQL Server

AWS

Kong

Job description

Job Description

Role: SDE2- Backend

Functional Area: Backend development (microservices, API + DB)

Relevant experience: 4-8 years

Technical Skills: Experienced in building microservices using Node or similar (e.g: Java springboot) , api implementations (Spring boot, Node etc), Middleware (RabbitMQ etc..) Experienced in using design patterns to address backend design problems Excellent analytical, problem solving and debugging skills, perf analysis and remediation. Hands‑on experience in RDS (Oracle, Postgress, MySQL, SQL server etc) NoSQL (Mongo, Dynamo etc..) Experienced on configuring and deploying services to be consumed using API gateways (AWS native, Kong etc) – service discoverability, service security, service throttling etc Hands on Experience in unit and feature testing, TDD, load testing Unit testing experience using Junit or similar. Keeps updated with emerging back end technology innovations, improvements. General Skills: Detail oriented. Takes initiative, and ready to take ownership, displays commitment. Should be open to work in a startup environment and have confidence to deal with complex issues and tackle high pressure situations focussed on solutions. Education & Experience: At least an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics, preferably from a Tier 1 college. BE preferred. 4-8 years of front-end experience