SDE - Backend (II/III)

Upstox is seeking a passionate Software Development Engineer II/III (Backend) to join its high-energy tech team in Mumbai. This role involves designing and developing scalable backend systems, building APIs, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions that drive business growth. The engineer will own the design, development, and maintenance of backend services, ensuring application performance and managing databases.

Must Have

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and design teams to define and implement solutions.
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and responsiveness of applications.
• Manage databases and server-side architecture to support functionality.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in development.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience as a Backend Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Framework.
• Experience with databases such as MySQL, Oracle, Redis or MongoDB.
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and a passion for building quality software.

Good to Have

• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React or Angular is a plus.
• Be self-driven / quick starter
• Have an ownership mindset
• Aggressively drive and deliver results

Position: SDE II/III

Location: Bangalore/Mumbai

Work arrangement: 5 days in the office

About Upstox:

At Upstox, we’re building the future of investing — simple, powerful, and for everyone. We're one of India’s fastest-growing fintech platforms, backed by the best in the business, including Mr. Ratan Tata and Tiger Global, and on a mission to make wealth creation accessible to every Indian. From first-time investors to seasoned traders, millions trust us to power their financial journeys. We're not just moving fast — we’re moving with purpose. If you thrive in a high-energy, high-impact environment, you're in the right place.

About the role:

We are looking for a passionate Software Development Engineer II/III (Backend) to join our high-energy tech team in Mumbai. The role involves designing and developing scalable backend systems, building APIs, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions that drive business growth.

What You’ll Own

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and design teams to define and implement solutions.
• Ensure high performance, reliability, and responsiveness of applications.
• Manage databases and server-side architecture to support functionality.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in development.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and frameworks.

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience as a Backend Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in Java and the Spring Framework.

• Experience with databases such as MySQL, Oracle, Redis or MongoDB.
• Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React or Angular is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Attention to detail and a passion for building quality software.

Psst… tips on how you can beat the competition:

If you can showcase your abilities to:

• Be self-driven / quick starter
• Have an ownership mindset
• Aggressively drive and deliver results

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