Senior Software Engineer

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PayU

India, Karnataka, Bengaluru Full-Time On-site

Posted 9 hours ago • Apply by June 14, 2026

Job Description

PAYU PAYMENTS PRIVATE LIMITED

Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development

About The Role 🚀

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role focuses on building robust, scalable backend systems and APIs that power our core products. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and have the opportunity to mentor junior developers while contributing to architectural decisions.

Key Responsibilities 💼

Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot
System Architecture: Contribute to architectural decisions and design patterns for scalable, maintainable systems
Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and design patterns
Database Design: Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data access layers
Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve system performance and scalability
Testing: Develop comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and participate in code reviews
Mentorship: Guide and mentor junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices
Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, frontend developers, and DevOps teams
Problem Solving: Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions

Required Qualifications ✅

Experience: 5+ years of professional software development experience
Backend Expertise: Strong experience in backend development with focus on server-side technologies
Java Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Java (Java 8+) and object-oriented programming principles
Spring Framework: Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data
Database Skills: Proficiency with relational databases (MySQL) and SQL optimization
API Development: Experience building RESTful APIs and understanding of API design principles
Version Control: Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows
Problem Solving: Strong analytical and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications 🌟

Cloud Platforms: Experience with AWS
Microservices: Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems
Containerization: Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
Message Queues: Familiarity with message brokers (Apache Kafka, AWS SQS)
NoSQL Databases: Experience with MongoDB, Redis, or Elasticsearch
CI/CD: Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment pipelines
Monitoring: Experience with application monitoring tools
Additional Technologies: Familiarity with Hibernate/JPA, Maven and build tools

Technical Skills 🛠️

Core Technologies

Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring Framework ecosystem
RESTful API development and microservices architecture
SQL and database optimization techniques
Git version control and collaborative development

Additional Technologies

Cloud services and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Message queuing systems and event-driven architecture
Caching strategies (Redis)
Monitoring and logging solutions

Soft Skills

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Leadership: Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor team members
Collaboration: Strong team player with cross-functional collaboration experience
Adaptability: Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment
Continuous Learning: Passion for staying updated with latest technologies and best practices
Problem Solving: Creative approach to complex technical challenges