Backend Engineer (SDE II) - India
Syfe
About the role
Syfe is APAC's largest and fastest-growing digital wealth platform, trusted with over US$10 billion in assets. We are fundamentally changing how hundreds of thousands of people across Asia-Pacific build wealth through a holistic approach to managing money rather than just pushing investment products. Backed by world-class investors and recognised as a leader in wealthtech, we are a team of passionate builders creating the future of wealth management.
The Right Profile
We are seeking a Backend Engineer to develop and own state of the art products that help bring people closer to their financial goals. As we build and scale Syfe over the next few years, our product and engineering team is growing and it is the perfect time to join the team at an early stage and create an impact within and outside the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of new products and features.
- Contribute to the design and architecture of our backend APIs and fund management system.
- Ensure adherence to engineering best practices and maintain the overall quality of our codebase.
- Mentor and assist younger members of the team and perform code reviews.
- Work with the product team to translate powerful ideas into everyday business value.
Minimum Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional software development experience
- Firm grasp of at least one programming language
- Experience with distributed systems is a plus
- Curiosity about how things work
- Problem-solving skills, analytical mind, and positive attitude.
Come As You Are
We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating a welcoming and innovative environment for all our employees. So we embrace and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities for all.
Due to the volume of applications, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Eligibility & process
Who can apply
Employment type: Full-time
Skills & stack
Selection process
Details are shared by the recruiter after shortlisting.
Prep kit
20 resourcesStudy material 4
Company-specific guides 4
Likely coding questions 4
Round-wise strategy 4
Technical questions 5
What is the difference between WHERE and HAVING clauses in SQL? Answer
Explain SQL Window functions: ROW_NUMBER(), RANK(), and DENSE_RANK(). Answer
How do you handle NULL and missing values during data cleaning in Python/Pandas? Answer
What is the difference between Star Schema and Snowflake Schema in Data Warehousing? Answer
How do you calculate MoM (Month-over-Month) growth in SQL? Answer
Behavioural & HR questions 3
Highlight Syfe's market reputation, recent tech innovations, and how your skills in Next.js directly solve their team's objectives.
Use the STAR method: Situation (project context), Task (what needed solving), Action (specific tools/logic applied), Result (quantifiable positive outcome).
Explain your prioritization strategy, proactive communication with mentors/peers, and agile mindset.