Job Description

About Us:

Kotak811 is a completely digital, in-your-phone, mobile bank. It was founded in 2016 to help India adapt, evolve, and eventually overcome the barrier of digital banking and make it accessible to all. Our sole aim is to bring you the excitement and ease of digital banking with the trust and reassurance of Kotak Mahindra Bank's experience and legacy. Incubated by Kotak Mahindra Bank, Kotak811 is where innovation meets banking to offer the user the most seamless banking experience there has ever been.


(Kotak 811 is a digital zero balance savings account that can be opened online by everyone (Indian residents only) which acts as a one-stop solution for all your financial needs and day today transactions.)


Equal Employment Opportunity: All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by the state, or local law. Kotak 811, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities

Role: Software Developer Engineer 2

Specific Responsibilities:

Design and Development:

Design, develop, test, and debug software applications and systems, ensuring they meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.

Leadership and Mentorship:

Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and provide technical guidance to the team.

Collaboration:

Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features.

Documentation and Maintenance:

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for projects, ensuring clear understanding and maintainability.

Technical Expertise:

Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and contribute to technical roadmapping.

Problem Solving:

Identify and resolve technical issues, ensuring the quality and stability of the software.

System Analysis:

Analyze existing systems and recommend improvements to processes and procedures.

Training and Development:

Provide training and mentorship to junior engineers, helping them develop their skills.

Application Performance and Security:

Monitor and improve application performance and security, addressing vulnerabilities and ensuring a high standard of security.

Key Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

4-8 years of experience in software engineering, with specific experience in areas like distributed systems, databases, microservices.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go), experience with software development processes, and knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

Problem-solving and Analytical Skills:

Strong ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and make decisions.

Collaboration and Communication:

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills are essential. *

Project Leadership:

Experience leading projects from architectural design to production, while maintaining high technical standards.