Software Development Engineer I

Role Overview

Kotak Mahindra Bank is looking for a highly motivated

Software Development Engineer I (SDE I)

with

1–2 years of hands-on industry experience

in software development. The role involves building scalable, secure, and high-performance applications supporting the bank’s digital and core banking platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust software applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code aligned with industry best practices.
• Build and enhance

RESTful APIs and microservices

.

• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and senior engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues in development, QA, and production environments.
• Participate in

code reviews

and ensure adherence to coding standards.

• Optimize applications for

performance, scalability, and security

.

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Ensure compliance with

banking security and regulatory standards

.

Mandatory Requirements

• 1–2 years of professional experience in software development (non-negotiable)
• Strong hands-on experience in Java
• Experience building

production-grade applications using Java frameworks (preferably Spring / Spring Boot)

• Strong foundation in

Data Structures \& Algorithms

Technical Skills

• Primary Skill (Required): Java
• Hands-on experience with:
• Spring Boot / Spring Framework
• REST APIs \& Microservices architecture
• Relational or NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)
• Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
• Experience with:
• Git or other version control systems
• Basic

CI/CD pipelines

• Working knowledge of:
• Cloud platforms (

AWS / Azure / GCP

) – basic exposure expected

Preferred Skills

• Experience in fintech, banking, or regulated environments
• Understanding of

secure coding practices

• Exposure to

Docker / Kubernetes

is an advantage

• Basic frontend knowledge (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) is a plus

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Ownership mindset with attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Quality and maintainability of code
• Timely delivery of assigned tasks
• Defect rates and production stability
• Contribution to system performance improvements
• Collaboration and team impact

Why Join Kotak Mahindra Bank?

• Opportunity to build

next-gen digital banking solutions

• Exposure to

enterprise-scale financial systems

• Strong learning and growth environment
• Work on

security-critical and high-impact applications