Principal Software Engineer (Backend) at Koshex

Automating wealth creation for 400 million Indian millennials with data-driven insights around their day to day finances to save more and invest well. Koshex is designed around an individual rather than an industry.

About Us:

At Koshex, we're revolutionizing the wealthtech industry with innovative solutions to empower 400 million Indian millennials to maximize their potential in the wealth creation journey. We're seeking a passionate and experienced Principle Software Engineer to join our dynamic team. If you have a knack for designing robust, scalable systems and a deep understanding of fintech applications, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of complex systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Design and implement APIs, database schemas, and system integrations.
• Implement and manage caching solutions using Redis and Elasticsearch for optimized performance and fast data retrieval.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, providing feedback and guidance to junior engineers.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying them to enhance our products.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, ensuring optimal performance and uptime. Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Experience:

• Minimum of 4 years in system design and architecture.

• Proven experience in designing large-scale applications, preferably in the fintech domain.

• Strong understanding of database management, API architecture, and microservices. Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and Ruby or C++.

• Deep knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and ACID properties.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with API gateways, reverse proxies, and CDN/DNS configurations.

• Experience with Redis and Elasticsearch for caching and search optimization.

• Strong understanding of security best practices and performance optimization techniques. Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and guide junior team members.

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to learning and development. What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Flexible working hours.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• A collaborative and innovative work environment.

• The chance to make a significant impact in the fintech industry.

• Microservice Architecture

• Python

• R

• PostgreSQL

• MongoDB

• Angular

• HTML

• JS

• AWS

• Initial screening: 15-minute phone call

• Technical Interview: In-office or video call for 60 min

• Technical Interview-II: In-office or video call for 60 min

• Culture fit: 20-minute phone call

• Final Discussion: 20-minute call with Founders