About this role
Job Title: Associate III-Software Engineering
Location: Hyderabad
Experience range: 0-1 Yr
Notice Period: Immediate joiner
What we offer:
Our mission is simple – Building trust. Our customer's trust in us is not merely about the safety of their assets but also about how dependable our digital offerings are. That’s why, we at Kotak Group are dedicated to transforming banking by imbibing a technology-first approach in everything we do, with an aim to enhance customer experience by providing superior banking services. We welcome and invite the best technological minds in the country to come join us in our mission to make banking seamless and swift. Here, we promise you meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of many.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and QA teams to deliver robust banking solutions.
• Build microservices for transaction processing, customer onboarding, and risk management.
• Integrate with internal and third-party APIs for payments, KYC, and credit scoring.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to secure coding practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Boot, and RESTful API development.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and version control (Git).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Preferred Skills
• Exposure to financial systems, banking APIs, or fintech platforms.
• Knowledge of security standards (e.g., OAuth2, JWT, PCI DSS).
• Experience with messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Education background:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field of study
Good to have Certifications
• Java Certified Developer
• AWS Developer or Solution Architect
Other facts
About Kotak
About Kotak Mahindra Group:
Established in 1985, the Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India’s leading financial services conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. (KMFL), the Group’s flagship company, received a banking license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). With this, KMFL became the first non-banking finance company in India to become a bank – Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited.
The consolidated balance sheet of Kotak Mahindra Group is over 1 lakh crore and the consolidated net worth of the Group stands at 13,943 crore (approx US$ 2.6 billion) as on September 30, 2012.
The Group offers a wide range of financial services that encompass every sphere of life. From commercial banking, to stock broking, mutual funds, life insurance and investment banking, the Group caters to the diverse financial needs of individuals and the corporate sector. The Group has a wide distribution network through branches and franchisees across India, and international offices in London, New York, California, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Mauritius and Singapore. For more information, please visit the company’s website at https://www.kotak.bank.in/en/home.html
What you'll do
- The Associate III Software Engineer will design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot. They will collaborate with product managers and QA teams to deliver robust banking solutions and ensure code quality through testing and reviews.
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