Backend Engineer I - Java Technologies

Description :

- Position Title : Software Development Engineer 1 (SDE 1)

- Reports to : SDE 3 or similar

- Location : HSR,Bangalore (on-site , 5 days a week)

About SwiffyLabs :

SwiffyLabs is a world-leading SaaS platform headquartered in Bangalore, with strategic offices in key global financial services hubs. We are committed to revolutionizing the financial industry by empowering both established players and emerging fintech innovators to deliver exceptional financial products to their customers. Our cloud-native, cutting-edge platform is designed to serve financial institutions of all sizes, offering rapid time-to-market, best-in-class security measures, and substantial cost savings. At SwiffyLabs, we embody the values of Speed, Efficiency, and Innovation, proudly representing a future-proof, AI-driven platform made and scaled in India.

Mission :

Our mission is to provide strategic financial guidance, data-driven insights, and financial planning that empowers SwiffyLabs to make informed decisions, drive growth, and achieve financial success. As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our platform's reliability, scalability, efficiency, and security.

About the Role :

Were looking for a Backend Engineer (SDE 1) with a strong foundation in Java to join our growing backend team. This role is ideal for engineers with 1+ year of experience who are curious, driven, and eager to work on complex, high-scale systems from day one.

You will contribute to the development of secure, scalable backend services while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Expect strong mentorship, fast learning, and meaningful impact.

What Youll Do :

- Write clean, testable, and efficient code in Java (Spring Boot).

- Collaborate with senior engineers to build and maintain backend microservices APIs, and platform enhancements.

- Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and product grooming.

- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues in production and staging under guidance.

- Contribute to internal tools, platform improvements, and documentation.

- Learn and apply best practices in security, scalability, and cloud-first development.

What Were Looking For :

- 1+ year of experience in backend development (full-time)

- Strong foundation in Java and backend fundamentals (OOPs, REST, DBs).

- Familiarity with Spring Boot, REST APIs, and RDBMS (PostgreSQL preferred).

- Good understanding of version control (Git), basic CI/CD, and debugging practices.

- A proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

- Clear communication, curiosity, and a strong willingness to learn and grow in a product-focused environment.

Nice to Have :

- Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP) or CI/CD tools.

- Past experience in fintech, SaaS, or working on APIs/platforms.

- Side projects, open-source contributions, or coding competition participation.

- Exposure to distributed systems or microservices architecture.

Why Join Us?

- Work with seasoned engineers and fintech leaders on mission-critical systems.

- Learn rapidly in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.

- Build for scale, security, and performance from Day 1.

- Be part of a growing team solving real-world financial problems with impact.

Interview process (F2F in Bengaluru only) :

Online coding assessment (60 minutes)

- Round 1(60 Mins)- Evaluate fundamental programming skills, logical thinking, backend, and Java basics.

- Round 2(60-90 Mins)-Machine coding based on problem statement to be implemented using Java & SpringBoot

- Round 3 [optional,30 mins] with CTO - To understand overview of experience, general attitude and motivation.

- Round 4 [HR round] - Org culture ft