Software Development Engineer - I/II Backend

Next-Gen Banking Tech company empowering banks and fintechs to launch modern banking products through cloud-native platform Zeta Tachyon.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
2+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Software Development Engineer - I/II Backend

Zeta is a pioneering Next-Gen Banking Tech company that's revolutionizing the banking technology landscape. Founded in 2015, the company has developed Zeta Tachyon, an industry-first modern, cloud-native, and fully API-enabled stack that integrates issuance, processing, lending, core banking, and fraud & risk management capabilities.

The role of Software Development Engineer - Backend offers an exciting opportunity to work on building highly-scalable and secure payments platforms. As a backend engineer, you'll be responsible for owning and driving innovation in multiple platform components, working with cutting-edge cryptography, and handling TBs of data to derive actionable insights.

The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of experience with strong foundations in databases, networking (HTTP), and OS concepts. Proficiency in Object-Oriented Programming (preferably Java) and experience with distributed systems is essential. You'll be working with technologies like AWS Redshift, Athena, DBT, and PostgreSQL.

Zeta has a strong presence across the US, EMEA, and Asia, with over 1700+ employees (70% in R&D). The company is backed by major investors like Softbank and Mastercard, having raised $280 million at a $1.5 billion valuation. The company culture emphasizes personal growth with their 'People Must Grow' philosophy and provides an environment where you'll work with some of the industry's best minds.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, values code quality, and wants to be part of a team that's transforming banking technology globally.

Last updated 9 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Development Engineer - I/II 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 of engineers
  • Reviewing and influencing new design, architecture, standards and methods
  • Identifying patterns and providing solutions to class of problems
  • Research and evaluate new tools, technologies, and techniques

Requirements For Software Development Engineer - I/II Backend

Java
PostgreSQL
  • 2+ years of experience
  • Good understanding of Databases
  • Good understanding of networking (especially with HTTP)
  • Good understanding of OS concepts
  • Understanding of Data Engineering frameworks and Data Modelling concepts
  • In-depth experience of SQL Language, Postgres
  • Hands-on development experience with Object Oriented Programming (Java preferred)
  • Experience with distributed systems
  • Experience on AWS Redshift, Athena (Good to have)
  • Experience with DBT (Plus)

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