Backend Software Engineer

This role involves designing and maintaining scalable systems for PhonePe's high-traffic platforms. You will work closely with product leaders and mentor junior engineers, while optimizing performance and leading architectural changes across large-scale systems.

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• Design and maintain scalable distributed systems for high-traffic platforms
• Collaborate with product leaders and mentor junior engineers on complex projects
• Optimize performance and lead architectural changes across large-scale systems

Required

• Education B.Tech, M.Tech, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
• Experience 1 to 2 years of professional experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of solving problems at scale
• Programming Expertise Extensive experience in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g., Java, C, C++)
• Concurrency Strong hands-on experience with multi-threading and concurrent programming
• System Design Deep expertise in Object-Oriented Design (OOD), design patterns, and building intuitive module and class-level interfaces
• Scale & Data Management Proven experience building highly scalable business applications, handling complex business flows, and processing massive volumes of data
• Database Proficiency Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., MySQL) as well as NoSQL technologies (e.g., HBase, Elasticsearch, Aerospike)
• Engineering Best Practices Strong knowledge of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and experience with the full software development life cycle (SDLC) on a Linux platform
• Working Environment Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-growth, dynamic startup environment with high levels of ownership and commitment
• Drive & Passion A strong analytical mindset with a genuine passion for solving complex, real-world technical challenges

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Posted

13 Nov 2026, on LinkedIn

First seen by InternDoor

13 Nov 2026, within 21 minutes of being posted

Last checked

13 Nov 2026: the posting was still in LinkedIn’s search results. We have not checked its application page.

Application deadline

PhonePe has not stated one

Leaves InternDoor

By 13 Dec 2026, our 30-day limit for LinkedIn listings, or sooner if the application closes

Application page

linkedin.com (Easy Apply)

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