Principal Backend Engineer

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 , you’ll be responsible for rewriting and modernizing our backend APIs using Java Spring Boot and microservice architecture . You’ll work in a fast-paced, product-driven environment, focusing on latency optimization , query performance , scalable architecture , and distributed caching strategies .

What You’ll 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.

What We’re Looking For

What You Can Expect :

We value diversity in all its forms — backgrounds, perspectives, experiences — and are committed to building an inclusive environment where every employee feels respected, heard, and empowered to grow. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, caste, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Our hiring decisions are based on merit, capability, and alignment with our values — always.