Paytm
Senior Software Engineer – Backend at Paytm
Paytm is hiring a Senior Software Engineer – Backend in Bangalore, Karnataka. The role details below come from the employer’s posting. You apply on the employer’s own site, and TechJobs360 never charges candidates.
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1. Job details
Paytm
Senior Software Engineer – Backend
Bangalore, Karnataka
Not disclosed by employer
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2. Job description from Paytm
Qualification Requirement: B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent
Experience: We are looking for engineers with 3 to 6 years of experience in server-side development to build robust, scalable backend systems.
Key Skills:
Strong experience in Java, Spring Boot and Microservices. Node.js is a plus.
Good understanding of software design principles, system design and scalable architecture.
Experience with RDBMS, Kafka/RabbitMQ, Redis/Aerospike and AWS.
Experience in performance tuning and scaling at the API and storage layers.
Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills.
Exposure to Generative AI, Agentic AI or AI-powered development tools is an added advantage.
3. Skills that usually matter in software engineering roles
General guidance from TechJobs360, not part of Paytm’s posting. The job description above is what counts for this role.
| Area | What to be comfortable with |
|---|---|
| Languages | Java, Python, Go, C# or C++ |
| Frameworks & tools | A web framework, SQL and NoSQL databases, Git, cloud basics |
| Computer science basics | Data structures, algorithms, complexity |
| Ways of working | Version control, code review, testing, reading other people's code |
4. How to prepare for a Senior Software Engineer – Backend interview
Interview formats differ by company and team, so confirm the rounds with the recruiter. Most hiring loops for roles like this cover:
A recruiter call or an online test. Read the job description twice and be ready to explain how your experience matches it.
Often coding problems on arrays, strings, trees, graphs or dynamic programming, solved while you explain your thinking.
Often design and trade-off questions sized to the role: an API, a component, or a small system.
Answer with the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Prepare two or three real stories: a hard problem you solved, a disagreement you handled, and something you learned quickly.
5. Take-home pay example (FY 2026–27, new tax regime)
An example for two common package sizes, not this job’s salary. Under the new tax regime (Section 115BAC) salaried employees get a standard deduction of ₹75,000.
| Component | Example: ₹12 LPA | Example: ₹24 LPA |
|---|---|---|
| Basic salary (40% of CTC) | ₹40,000 / mo | ₹80,000 / mo |
| Employee EPF (12% of basic) | -₹4,800 / mo | -₹9,600 / mo |
| Income tax (TDS) | -₹6,933 / mo | -₹32,450 / mo |
| Professional tax | -₹200 / mo | -₹200 / mo |
| Approx. in-hand | ₹81,344 / mo | ₹1,44,304 / mo |
Work out the take-home pay for your own offer, in either tax regime.
6. Questions and how to apply
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Use the apply button below. It opens Paytm’s own application page.
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Is this job still open?
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Should I apply if I don’t match every requirement?
Usually yes, if you meet most of the core requirements and can show you learn quickly. A referral from someone on the team can help your resume get read.
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