SDE I (Backend)

Role Overview

At Navi, our mission is to simplify finance for a billion people, through technology-first products built at scale. This role involves building and maintaining robust backend systems, solving real-world technical challenges, and optimizing performance. It requires strong foundations in clean coding practices, peer reviews, and agile development. Best suited for someone who values ownership, quality, and adaptability in a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement assigned features and changes through performant and maintainable code, with appropriate test coverage (unit, contract, component).
• Understand the design and architecture of the component/service and implement low-level designs (LLDs) following best practices.
• Perform effective code reviews for peers.
• Consider customer experience and product performance in implementation.
• Develop awareness of how your work impacts key product metrics.
• Handle on-call responsibilities effectively within the team.
• Contribute to RCA discussions and support RCA documentation.
• Proactively gather and understand requirements for assigned features.
• Collaborate effectively with developers in the team to implement features with quality.

Requirements

• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Java, Go, or Kotlin
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and data structures
• Experience in implementing algorithms to solve real-world problems
• Proven track record in building and maintaining backend systems
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize backend systems for better performance
• Demonstrated expertise in unit testing, peer code reviews, and familiarity with agile methodologies
• At least 1+ years of software development experience
• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Knowledge of security best practices for backend services and API endpoints

Skills

• Java
• Go
• Kotlin
• Kafka
• Backend Systems