Software Engineer, Backend (3-5 years)

Mployee.me; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefits

Wellness Program

Parental Support

Relocation Assistance

Retirement Benefits

Other Benefits

Job summary

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

You will work on system architecture, development of web-based applications, performance tuning, and cross-functional delivery with product managers.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in CS or related technical discipline or equivalent practical experience.
• 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience solving problems at scale.
• Proficient in Java, C, or C++ with strong coding and testing skills.
• Experience with concurrency, OO design, and scalable architectures.
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases and large data processing.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable web-based applications and services.
• Lead architectural modeling, module decomposition, and system designs.
• Collaborate with Product Managers to translate features into technical plans.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive engineering best practices.
• Profile and optimize performance across large distributed systems.
• Ensure quality through tests, code reviews, and SDLC adherence.

Skills

Java

C/C++

Distributed systems

Multi-threading

Education

B.Tech in Computer Science

M.Tech in Computer Science

PhD in Computer Science

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.

• 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

Required 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
• 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

Our inclusive culture promotes individual expression, creativity, innovation, and achievement and in turn helps us better understand and serve our customers. PhonePe is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to treating all its employees and job applicants equally; regardless of gender, sexual preference, religion, race, color or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or reasonable accommodation, during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please fill out this form.

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