Job Description | Software Developer – Backend Who are we? Falcon is a Series-A funded, cloud-native, AI-first banking technology and processing platform that enables banks, NBFCs, and PPIs to rapidly launch next-generation financial products such as Credit Cards, Credit Line on UPI, Prepaid Cards, Fixed Deposits, and Loans. Since our launch in 2022, we have processed USD 1.5Bn+ in transactions, partnered with 12 of India's leading financial institutions, and generated USD 15Mn+ in revenue. Falcon is backed by leading global investors from Japan, the USA, and India. For more details, visit https://falconfs.com/. Job Summary We are looking for passionate Backend - Senior Software Developers (3–6 years of experience) who enjoy solving complex engineering problems and building highly scalable financial systems. You will be responsible for designing and developing cloud-native microservices that power mission-critical banking and payments platforms. The ideal candidate is proficient in Java, Spring Boot, PostgreSQL, Kafka, REST APIs, and Test-Driven Development (TDD), and is comfortable working in an AI-assisted software development environment using modern developer productivity tools. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-scale distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and fintech integrations while collaborating closely with product, architecture, QA, and DevOps teams. Primary Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend microservices using Java 17+ and Spring Boot 3+. • Build RESTful APIs and integrate with internal platforms, banking partners, payment gateways, and third-party services. • Develop event-driven applications using Apache Kafka / RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication. • Design efficient data models and implement persistence using PostgreSQL, JPA, and Hibernate. • Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices. • Create comprehensive unit and integration tests, unit Tests using JUnit, Mockito, and AssertJ, Test containers. • Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability. • Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical documentation. • Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams to deliver high-quality software. • Leverage AI-powered developer tools (Windsurf(Devin AI), Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) to improve engineering productivity while ensuring code quality and security. • Troubleshoot production issues and participate in root cause analysis. Essential Skills Programming & Frameworks • Strong proficiency in Java 17 (Java 21 and 25 knowledge is a plus), Spring Boot, Spring Framework, Spring Security, Spring cloud, Spring Data JPA / Hibernate, REST API development, Maven or Gradle • Apache Kafka, JMS, Message Queues, Event-driven architecture • PostgreSQL, SQL, MongoDB (good to have), Database design and query optimization • Test-Driven Development (TDD), JUnit 5, Mockito, AssertJ, Integration Testing • Git, Code Reviews, Clean Code principles, SOLID principles, Design Patterns • Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code, or similar. • Ability to leverage AI for code generation, debugging, documentation, testing, and developer productivity while maintaining engineering quality standards. Good to Have • Spring Cloud ecosystem, Docker, Redis, AWS, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI), Observability using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or OpenTelemetry, gRPC, GraphQL • CLoud knowledge preferred AWS (S3, Lambda, SQS, SNS, ECS, EC2, ECR) • Experience in one or more of the following domains is preferred:Banking, Credit Cards, Lending, UPI, Payments, Digital Banking, NBFC Platforms, Financial Services. What We're Looking For • BE/B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience. • 2–5 years of backend software development experience. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Passion for writing clean, scalable, and maintainable code. • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Ownership mindset with a focus on engineering excellence. Engineering Culture At Falcon, we believe in building high-quality software through: • AI-Driven Development • Test-Driven Development (TDD) • Cloud-native architecture • Event-driven systems • Continuous Integration & Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) • Code reviews and pair programming • Agile and Scrum methodologies • Security-first development • Continuous learning and innovation Location Gurgaon (Hybrid) Employment Type Full Time