Software Development Engineer I (Backend)

Next-Gen Banking Tech company empowering banks and fintechs to launch banking products, offering cloud-native processing platform Zeta Tachyon.
Backend
Entry-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
1+ year of experience
Finance · AI

Description For Software Development Engineer I (Backend)

Zeta, a Next-Gen Banking Tech company valued at $1.5 billion, is revolutionizing the banking industry with its cloud-native platform Zeta Tachyon. As an SDE 1 – Backend Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of developing high-scale, distributed systems while leveraging AI/ML to drive innovation in banking and payments technology.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a rapidly growing environment. You'll be responsible for building scalable banking platforms, developing AI/ML-powered capabilities, and optimizing distributed systems for performance. The position requires expertise in Java and Python, with a strong foundation in distributed systems and AI/ML implementations.

Zeta has a strong engineering culture with over 70% of its 1700+ employees in R&D roles across the US, EMEA, and Asia. The company has successfully issued 15M+ cards globally and works with the largest Banks and Fintechs. Their core philosophy of 'People Must Grow' ensures continuous learning and development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will join a dynamic team that values innovation and technical excellence. You'll have the chance to work on high-impact projects, mentor fellow engineers, and contribute to transforming the banking technology landscape. Zeta offers an inclusive work environment that welcomes diverse perspectives and provides equal opportunities for growth and advancement.

Working at Zeta means being part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of banking technology while having the support and resources to grow professionally. The company's successful funding round of $280 million from Softbank and Mastercard demonstrates its strong market position and potential for continued growth.

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Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer I (Backend)

  • Building scalable & secure banking platforms that redefine industry standards
  • Owning key components of the backend and contributing to their evolution
  • Developing AI/ML-powered capabilities to enhance banking intelligence
  • Optimizing distributed systems for performance, latency, and throughput
  • Mining TBs of data to derive insights and improve decision-making
  • Working with cross-functional teams to design innovative backend solutions
  • Driving automation and efficiency in backend workflows
  • Mentoring and collaborating with engineers in a high-growth environment

Requirements For Software Development Engineer I (Backend)

Java
Python
Linux
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in engineering with 1 year of experience
  • Strong backend development experience in Java and Python
  • Experience with Spring Boot (optional but preferred)
  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML projects
  • Understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and high-performance computing
  • Experience with message brokers, application containers, and cloud platforms
  • Strong problem-solving mindset with a bias for action
  • Experience with Copilot ecosystem, Power Apps platforms, or low-code/no-code automation tools
  • Knowledge of Graph Neural Networks, NLP, or AI-powered fraud detection
  • Familiarity with MLOps, model deployment, and cloud-based AI pipelines
  • Understanding of CAP theorem and distributed computing principles
  • Experience in working with high-frequency, low-latency systems
  • Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Experience with Linux as a working environment
  • Exposure to SOAP or XML-RPC or service oriented application technology

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