Software Architect

As an Architect at PhonePe Limited, you will have the opportunity to translate high-level business problems into scalable design and code. Your responsibilities will include creating libraries & utilities for larger consumption, writing performant and unit-tested code, and developing object-oriented models while designing data structures for new software projects with a focus on systems aspects. Additionally, you will be tasked with creating platforms and services within your product/team using your strong background in distributed systems design and large-scale storage systems. You will also have the chance to influence product requirements & operational plans, insist on best practices for development, and champion their adoption while collaborating with product managers to estimate and plan projects in an agile development framework, including any interdependencies. Mentoring junior engineers on software design, coding practices, and TDD strategies will also be a key aspect of your role, along with owning the scalability and reliability of core systems and cross-functional systems. You will be accountable for the scalability and reliability of the entire ecosystem owned by you, deriving insights and learnings to share with teams. As an Architect at PhonePe Limited, you must have: - Extensive and expert programming experience in at least one general programming language (e.g. Java, C, C++) & tech stack to write maintainable, scalable, unit-tested code. - Ability to drive design and architecture of multiple subsystems. - Extensive experience in object-oriented design skills, deep understanding of design patterns, and a passion for designing intuitive module and class-level interfaces. - Excellent coding skills and the ability to act as a role model for junior engineers from a code quality perspective. - Knowledge of Test Driven Development. - Ability to break down larger/fuzzier problems into smaller ones in the scope of the Product. - Worked in a startup environment with high levels of ownership and commitment. - BTech, MTech, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (or equivalent). - 10+ years of experience in building highly scalable business applications, which involve implementing large complex business flows and dealing with a huge amount of data. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences. - A go-getter attitude that reflects in energy and intent behind assigned tasks. PhonePe Full Time Employee Benefits (Not applicable for Intern or Contract Roles): - Insurance Benefits: Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accidental Insurance, Life Insurance. - Wellness Program: Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System. - Parental Support: Maternity Benefit, Paternity Benefit Program, Adoption Assistance Program, Day-care Support Program. - Mobility Benefits: Relocation benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel Policy. - Retirement Benefits: Employee PF Contribution, Flexible PF Contribution, Gratuity, NPS, Leave Encashment. - Other Benefits: Higher Education Assistance, Car Lease, Salary Advance Policy.,