Software Engineer, Backend (3-5 years)

PhonePe; Pune; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Relocation Benefits

Employee Wellness Program

Parental Leave

Job summary

PhonePe Limited is hiring a Software Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience to design and build robust, scalable distributed systems. You will collaborate with product leadership, mentor junior colleagues, and take ownership of complex technical challenges in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will work on architecture evolution, performance optimization, and cross-functional projects, driving solutions from concept to delivery while ensuring high quality and maintainability.

Qualifications

• B.Tech, M.Tech or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable web-based applications with clear architectural contracts.
• Lead high-level design, module decomposition, and system design initiatives to solve complex problems.
• Implement incremental architectural changes and assess their impact.
• Profile, tune, and improve performance across large-scale distributed systems.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to translate features into technical capabilities and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Java

C++

Multithreading

OO Design

SQL

Education

B.Tech in CS

M.Tech in CS

PhD in CS

Tools

MySQL

HBase

Elasticsearch

Aerospike

Job description

PhonePe Limited (Formerly PhonePe Private Limited) is a technology company that builds digital platforms for Payments, Digital Distribution Services and Financial Services. Headquartered in India, the PhonePe digital payments app was launched in 2016. As of April 2026, PhonePe has over 70 Crore life-till-date registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 5 Crore merchants. PhonePe’s products and services include Consumer Payments (including Digital Distribution Services), Merchant Payments, Lending and Insurance Distribution services, and New Platforms, which comprise Share.Market (stock broking and mutual funds distribution platform), and Indus Appstore (Android-based mobile app marketplace). Culture:

At PhonePe, we go the extra mile to make sure you can bring your best self to work, Everyday!. And that starts with creating the right environment for you. We empower people and trust them to do the right thing. Here, you own your work from start to finish, right from day one. PhonePe-rs solve complex problems and execute quickly; often building frameworks from scratch. If you’re excited by the idea of building platforms that touch millions, ideating with some of the best minds in the country and executing on your dreams with purpose and speed, join us!

Job Description

Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer with 3 to 5 years of experience to join our engineering team. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing and building robust, highly scalable distributed systems. You will collaborate closely with product leadership, mentor junior team members, and take immense ownership of complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• System Architecture & Development: Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable web-based applications. Create architectural abstractions and technical contracts with a strict adherence to the separation of concerns.
• Problem Solving & High-Level Design: Drive solutions for high-level business and technical problems. Lead functional modeling, module decomposition, and system design initiatives.
• Architectural Evolution: Implement incremental changes to the existing architecture and conduct comprehensive impact analyses.
• Performance Optimization: Profile, tune, and improve performance across large-scale distributed systems.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with Product Managers to translate business features into technical capabilities. Lead the execution of medium-sized projects and structure workflows into distinct phases to ensure predictable delivery.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Work with broader stakeholders to track the impact of deployed projects and features, proactively iterating on them for continuous improvement.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior engineers, foster a collaborative team culture, and promote engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Tech, M.Tech, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of solving problems at scale.
• Programming Expertise: Extensive experience in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., Java, C, C++). Exceptional coding skills with the ability to fluently translate design into maintainable, scalable, and unit-tested code.
• Concurrency: Strong hands-on experience with multi-threading and concurrent programming.
• System Design: Deep expertise in Object-Oriented Design (OOD), design patterns, and building intuitive module and class-level interfaces.
• Scale & Data Management: Proven experience building highly scalable business applications, handling complex business flows, and processing massive volumes of data.
• Database Proficiency: Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL) as well as NoSQL technologies (e.g., HBase, Elasticsearch, Aerospike).
• Engineering Best Practices: Strong knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and experience with the full software development life cycle (SDLC) on a Linux platform.
• Working Environment: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-growth, dynamic startup environment with high levels of ownership and commitment.
• Drive & Passion: A strong analytical mindset with a genuine passion for solving complex, real-world technical challenges.

Additional Information

PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles)

• Insurance Benefits - Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System Parental Support - Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program Mobility Benefits - Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy Retirement Benefits - Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment Other Benefits - Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy

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