Lead Software Development Engineer - Backend

Next-Gen Banking Tech company that empowers banks and fintechs to launch banking products for the future.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Lead Software Development Engineer - Backend

Zeta, a Next-Gen Banking Tech company valued at $1.5 billion, is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer for their Backend team in Mumbai. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on their flagship Zeta Tachyon platform, a modern, cloud-native banking solution that has already processed 20M+ cards globally.

The position demands expertise in building highly-scalable payment platforms, with a focus on security and performance. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology, including advanced cryptography, big data analytics, and low-level infrastructure optimization. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both architectural vision and practical implementation skills.

Zeta's engineering-focused culture (70% R&D roles) provides an excellent environment for growth and innovation. With a global presence across US, EMEA, and Asia, and backing from major investors like Softbank and Mastercard, the company offers a stable yet dynamic workplace. Their core philosophy of 'People Must Grow' emphasizes personal and professional development.

The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Java, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure, with the ability to mentor others and drive technical excellence. You'll be working with some of the industry's brightest minds, tackling complex challenges in financial technology, and helping shape the future of banking technology.

This role offers the unique opportunity to impact millions of users while working with a company that's at the forefront of financial technology innovation. The position combines technical challenges with leadership opportunities, making it perfect for someone looking to grow both their technical and leadership capabilities.

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Responsibilities For Lead Software Development Engineer - Backend

  • Building highly-scalable and secure payments platform
  • Primary ownership of platform components and driving innovation
  • Working with product teams gathering requirements and adding capabilities
  • Using cutting-edge cryptography to secure payments
  • Deriving actionable insights from TBs of data
  • Building low-level infrastructure for network performance
  • Participating in recruitment and nurturing engineers
  • Reviewing and influencing design, architecture, standards and methods

Requirements For Lead Software Development Engineer - Backend

Java
  • Experience with large scale Java applications
  • Understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and availability
  • Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases and transactions
  • Understanding of concurrency, synchronization, NIO, memory allocation and GC
  • Experience with IaaS clouds (AWS/Google Cloud, Azure, OpenStack)
  • Experience with Message Brokers and Application Containers
  • Ability to mentor and train team members
  • Understanding of CAP theorem and distributed systems
  • Knowledge of fraud detection and transaction risks

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