5Paisa - Lead Backend Engineer - Java / Spring Boot

About us :

5paisa Capital Ltd. stands at the forefront of India's fintech revolution, offering a comprehensive digital platform for retail investors and traders. With a commitment to democratizing financial services, 5paisa provides a suite of products including Stocks, Futures & Options, Mutual Funds, IPOs, all accessible through user-friendly mobile applications and web platforms. Today 5paisa is a go-to platform for serious traders and investors.

Role Overview :

As a Lead Backend Engineer, youll be responsible for rewriting and modernizing our backend APIs using Java Spring Boot and microservice architecture. Youll work in a fast-paced, product-driven environment, focusing on latency optimization, query performance, scalable architecture, and distributed caching strategies.

What Youll Do :

• Architect, develop, and optimize high-performance microservices in Java / Spring Boot.
• Reduce API latency and improve system throughput for high-volume trading workloads.
• Design and fine-tune complex SQL queries; optimize database performance.
• Implement distributed caching, async messaging, and resilient system design.
• Collaborate closely with product and frontend teams to deliver business-critical APIs.
• Ensure stability, clarity, and order in fast-moving projects.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers / interns as required.
• Optionally leverage AI-assisted code generation and test automation to accelerate delivery.

What Were Looking For :

What You Can Expect :

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