System Integrator Engineer (2 to 4 Years)

Phonepe; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accidental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Wellness Program

Parental Support (Maternity/Paternity)

Job summary

PhonePe Limited in Bengaluru is seeking a skilled Java developer to build robust backend services and AI-assisted workflows. You will craft RESTful integrations, refactor legacy modules, and design prompts for AI agents to accelerate delivery.

The role emphasizes clean code, strong OOP knowledge, and familiarity with modern tooling like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. Startup culture and fast pace are part of the environment.

Qualifications

• Strong command of core Java syntax and OOP principles.
• Experience with REST APIs and HTTP clients in Java.
• Experience using Cursor or GitHub Copilot in daily workflow.
• Ability to design precise prompts and AI-assisted workflows.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable Java code adhering to core OOP principles.
• Consume and interact with external RESTful web services using Java libraries.
• Utilize IDE-based AI coding assistants to navigate legacy codebases, debug errors, write unit tests, and refactor logic.
• Craft structured, context-rich prompts to generate production-ready code and summarize complex technical documentation.
• Decompose multi-step feature requirements into clear execution steps optimized for AI workflows.
• Apply networking fundamentals, including URL structures, HTTP/HTTPS port protocols, and web service communication.

Skills

Java Mastery

API & Networking

Modern Developer Tooling

Prompt Engineering

Tools

Cursor

GitHub Copilot

Job description

About PhonePe Limited:

Headquartered in India, its flagship product, the PhonePe digital payments app, was launched in Aug 2016. As of April 2025, PhonePe has over 60 Crore (600 Million) registered users and a digital payments acceptance network spread across over 4 Crore (40+ million) merchants. PhonePe also processes over 33 Crore (330+ Million) transactions daily with an Annualized Total Payment Value (TPV) of over INR 150 lakh crore.

PhonePe’s portfolio of businesses includes the distribution of financial products (Insurance,Lending, and Wealth) as well as new consumer tech businesses (Pincode - hyperlocal e-commerce and Indus AppStore Localized App Store for the Android ecosystem) in India,which are aligned with the company’s vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity toaccelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.

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!

Key Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable Java code adhering to core Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and efficient control flow.
• Consume and interact with external RESTful web services using Java libraries such as HttpClient or RestTemplate.
• Utilize IDE-based AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to navigate legacy codebases, debug errors, write unit tests, and refactor logic.
• Craft structured, context-rich prompts to generate production-ready code and summarize complex technical documentation.
• Decompose multi-step, complex feature requirements into clear execution steps optimized for AI workflows and agents.
• Apply core networking fundamentals, including URL structures, HTTP/HTTPS port protocols, and web service communication, to application design.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Java Mastery: Demonstrated command of core Java syntax, data types, control structures, and OOP principles (Inheritance, Polymorphism, Encapsulation, Abstraction).
• API & Networking: Solid understanding of REST API architecture, HTTP communication, URL formatting, and hands-on experience using Java HTTP clients.
• Modern Developer Tooling: Practical experience using Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or similar IDE assistants in a daily software development workflow.
• Prompt Engineering & Workflows: Ability to formulate precise technical prompts and break down instructions for multi-step AI task execution.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.

Past experience with startups and fast paced environments is an added advantage

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

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,

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