AlgoTest Software Engineer (Backend) Hiring 2026 | Salary ₹18-35 LPA | Freshers & Experienced | Apply Online

Job Description

AlgoTest, a rapidly growing Y Combinator (YC S22) backed fintech startup, is hiring Software Engineers (Backend) for its engineering team in New Delhi, India. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate software developers who enjoy building scalable backend systems, high-performance APIs, and modern cloud-based applications.

As a Backend Software Engineer, you will work on the core infrastructure powering one of India's leading algorithmic options trading platforms. You'll collaborate directly with founders and experienced engineers to design, develop, and optimize mission-critical systems that handle real-time trading, data processing, and automation.

Whether you're a fresher with strong backend development skills or an experienced software engineer looking for a high-growth startup, this role offers excellent learning opportunities, ownership, and competitive compensation.
▪ Job Role: Software Engineer (Backend)

▪ Job Type: Full-Time

▪ Location: New Delhi, India

▪ Experience: Freshers & Experienced Candidates Can Apply

▪ Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

▪ Salary Package: ₹18 LPA – ₹35 LPA (Approx.)

▪ Additional Benefits: 0.10% – 0.20% Equity (ESOPs)

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications.

• Build secure, reliable, and high-performance RESTful APIs.

• Develop microservices-based applications for trading infrastructure.

• Write clean, maintainable, and optimized production-ready code.

• Collaborate with founders, product teams, and fellow engineers to deliver new features.

• Improve platform scalability, reliability, and system performance.

• Design backend architectures capable of handling large-scale concurrent users.

• Optimize database performance and query execution.

• Participate in code reviews and maintain software quality standards.

• Troubleshoot production issues and implement effective solutions.

• Contribute to engineering best practices and technical decision-making.

Qualifications & Eligibility

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Fresh graduates with strong backend development skills are encouraged to apply.

• Prior backend development experience is an advantage.

• Good understanding of software engineering principles.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.

• Passion for learning modern backend technologies and distributed systems.

Skills Required

Candidates should have knowledge of:

• Python

• Flask

• REST API Development

• Microservices Architecture

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• PostgreSQL

• MongoDB

• SQL

• Nginx