SDE - 1 (Data Platform)

About the Team

The Data Platform Tech Team at Navi is instrumental in enabling data-driven decision-making across the organization. We build and manage the core infrastructure and tools required to collect, store, process, and analyze data at scale. Our platforms support self-serve capabilities for both batch and real-time data processing. We work closely with Analytics, Data Science, and Product teams to power a wide range of data use cases across Navi.

About the Role

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.

What We Expect From You

Key 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.
• Ask questions, clarify uncertainties , and document requirements accurately .
• Collaborate effectively with developers in the team to implement features with quality.

Must Haves

Preferred Skills

Inside Navi

We are shaping the future of financial services for a billion Indians through products that are simple, accessible, and affordable. From Personal & Home Loans to UPI, Insurance, Mutual Funds, and Gold — we're building tech-first solutions that work at scale, with a strong customer-first approach.

Founded by Sachin Bansal & Ankit Agarwal in 2018, we are one of India's fastest-growing financial services organisations. But we're just getting started!

Our Culture

The Navi DNA

Ambition. Perseverance. Self-awareness. Ownership. Integrity.

We're looking for people who dream big when it comes to innovation. At Navi, you'll be empowered with the right mechanisms to work in a dynamic team that builds and improves innovative solutions. If you're driven to deliver real value to customers, no matter the challenge, this is the place for you.

We chase excellence by uplifting each other—and that starts with every one of us.

Why You&aposll Thrive at Navi

At Navi, it's about how you think, build, and grow. You'll thrive here if :

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Skills Required

Algorithms, Java, Unit Testing, Kafka, Go, Kotlin, Rabbitmq, Design Patterns, Data Structures, Agile Methodologies