Job Description
Job Description
Position: SDE III
Location: Bangalore/Mumbai
Work arrangement: 5 days in the office
About Upstox:
At Upstox, we’re building the future of investing — simple, powerful, and for everyone. We're one of India’s fastest-growing fintech platforms, backed by the best in the business, including Mr Ratan Tata and Tiger Global, and on a mission to make wealth creation accessible to every Indian. From first-time investors to seasoned traders, millions trust us to power their financial journeys. We're not just moving fast — we’re moving with purpose. If you thrive in a high-energy, high-impact environment, you're in the right place.
About the role:
We are looking for a passionate Software Development Engineer III (Backend) to join our high-energy tech team in Mumbai. The role involves designing and developing scalable backend systems, building APIs, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, reliable solutions that drive business growth.
What You’ll Own
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
Collaborate with product, frontend, and design teams to define and implement solutions.
Ensure high performance, reliability, and responsiveness of applications.
Manage databases and server-side architecture to support functionality.
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices in development.
Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and frameworks.
Who you are:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
6-8 years of experience as a Backend Engineer.
Solid proficiency in Java and the Spring Framework.
Experience with databases such as MySQL, Oracle, Redis or MongoDB.
Working knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React or Angular is a plus.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Attention to detail and a passion for building quality software.
Psst… tips on how you can beat the competition:
If you can showcase your abilities to:
· Be self-driven / quick starter
· Have an ownership mindset
· Aggressively drive and deliver results
A basic requirement, but one that many forget: Make sure you go through our website, download our app and give us feedback!
By applying for this position, you acknowledge that you have reviewed our Prospective Employee Privacy Notice, which outlines how Upstox collects, uses, and protects your personal information ("PI"). I accept Upstox's Prospective Employee Privacy Notice."
Upstox is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.
Job Snapshot
Updated Date
29-06-2026
Job ID
UP097
Department
Tech (Engg+IT) - Web - Backend
Employee Type
Permanent
📌 SDE III (Backend) (India)
🏢 Upstox
📍 India