Software Engineer

Episode Six; United States; Remote; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Episode Six, a global fintech, is hiring a Software Engineer in Chennai to join our Java-based backend team. You will write, test, and review code for reliability and security, contribute to SDLC with agile sprints, and help ship robust payment platform features.

You’ll collaborate across teams, document architectures with diagrams, and continuously improve performance on relational databases like MySQL/Oracle while exploring NoSQL and cloud services.

Qualifications

• 4+ years Java enterprise software development experience.
• Proficiency in Java Lambdas, Generics, and data structures (Map/List/Set).
• Strong debugging, root-cause analysis, and profiling skills.
• Experience with concurrent Java programming (Actor Model, CompletableFuture, thread pools).
• Familiarity with design patterns and algorithms.
• Experience with Spring Framework or equivalent, Hibernate/JPA.
• RESTful API development experience.
• Database performance improvements in MySQL/Oracle/DB2/MS SQL; Cassandra is a plus.
• AWS knowledge is a plus.
• Groovy scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Code, test, analyze and review code for accuracy, functionality and security
• Participate in established SDLC with sprints and support product operations
• Communicate technical information clearly to team members and customers
• Collaborate with teams on projects with a positive, energetic influence
• Document solutions with developer docs, flow charts, UML diagrams, comments and clear code

Skills

Java

Java Lambdas

Generics

Maps/Lists/Sets

Debugging & profiling

Concurrency

Actor Model

CompletableFuture

Design patterns

RESTful APIs

AWS (basic)

Groovy

Spring Framework

Hibernate/JPA

Database performance tuning

NoSQL Cassandra

Tools

Spring Framework

Hibernate

MySQL

Oracle

DB2

MS SQL

NoSQL Cassandra

AWS

Groovy

Job description

How do you want to pay? It’s a question you’ve answered on-screen or in-person thousands of times, but your choices have always been limited. Imagine the flexibility to pay however you want - credit, debit, multiple currencies, frequent flyer miles, loyalty points, or digital payments - all on the same card or digital wallet. Sound impossible? Episode Six makes the seemingly impossible happen every day.

We’re a global provider of API-based payment processing and wallet management infrastructure. We’re 100% cloud-native, hyper-configurable, and a “Top 10 Place to Work in Fintech.” And we’re changing how people think about payments.

Today, we’re powering payments for one of the world’s largest banks and airlines and numerous innovative fintechs. E6 is headquartered in Austin with offices in Tokyo, Singapore, Brisbane, and London. We provide technology for clients in 24 countries on four continents. Since 2018 when we launched with HSBC, we have grown more than 10x.

Interested in redefining what’s possible in payments? Join Episode Six today.

What we’re hiring for:

We are a growing fintech organization looking to add a Software Engineer based out of Chennai, India!

What you’ll be responsible for in this role:

• Code, test, analyze and review code for accuracy, functionality and security
• Participate in established Software Development Life Cycle which is broken up into sprints and help support product operations
• Communicate technical information, both written and verbal, effectively to other team members, teams and customers of varying technical experience
• Work collaboratively with other team members, teams and customers on projects with a positive and energetic influence
• Document solutions with developer documentation, flow charts, UML diagrams, comments and clear code

What experiences and skills are necessary to be successful in this role:

• Have 4+ years of experience working as a Java developer in Java Enterprise software development
• Proficiency in Java Lambdas, Generics, and data structures such as Map, List, and Set.
• Strong skills debugging, root cause analysis, profiling, analyzing Java thread dumps.
• Experience with concurrent Java programming knowledge, including knowledge of Actor Model, Java CompletableFuture, and various types of thread pool Executors.
• Familiarity with commonly used software Design Patterns and strong algorithm knowledge.
• Experience with Spring Framework or an equivalent Java application framework.
• Experience with Hibernate or equivalent JPA frameworks.
• Proficiency in RESTful API development.
• Demonstrated ability to identify database performance improvements, covering both relational databases such as MySQL (preferred), Oracle, DB2, MS SQL. Familiarity with NoSQL database Cassandra is a plus.
• Knowledge of AWS is a plus.
• Knowledge of Groovy scripting language is a plus.

What makes a successful E6er?

• We appreciate the unique backgrounds, skill sets, experiences, and contributions each E6er brings. With a strong culture of respect for all, we foster an inclusive and supportive environment for every E6er to excel and grow.
• We take immense pride in everything we do, no matter how big or small. We work hard, we work smart, and we sweat the details. We are humble enough to know that we do not know it all. We are excited to come to work every day, knowing we will be learning, improving, innovating, and making an impact.
• A people first mentality. Professional development from day 1, a 360 focus on your wellbeing, and the ability to work where you need to, we’re here to support you.

E6 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

E6 is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities who may require additional assistance in engaging in our application and interview process. Please feel free to reach out to E6’s Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail] if you need any assistance completing your application or need accommodations during your interview process.