Mastercard

Backend Engineer

Job · Full-timeHybridChandigarh, Chandigarh0–2 years50K/mo2 openingsImmediate / as per notice period

About this role

Start your career in backend and API engineering at Mastercard as a Backend Engineer in Chandigarh. This is a full-time position with a structured first ninety days, a named mentor, and genuine responsibility once you are through it. About the role As a Backend Engineer at Mastercard, your core…

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Skills you'll use

REST API DesignJava / Python / Node.jsSQL & DatabasesData ModellingCaching BasicsAuthentication & AuthorisationGitUnit & Integration TestingDebuggingPerformance Basics

What you'll do

Build and maintain backend services and their endpoints
Model data and write queries that stay fast as tables grow
Add logging, metrics and error handling to what you ship
Work with frontend and mobile engineers on API contracts
Investigate and fix production defects in your services
Flag risks and blockers early rather than at the deadline
Keep your tracker and status honest, including when something has slipped

Who can apply

B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE), BCA/MCA or B.Sc/M.Sc (Computer Science / IT) from a recognised university
0–2 years of relevant experience — internships, academic projects and personal work all count, and 2026 graduates are welcome
Working knowledge of REST API Design, Java / Python / Node.js, SQL & Databases
Comfort with your stack’s web framework, a relational database and Git, and the ability to pick up an unfamiliar tool without waiting to be taught it
The judgement to know when a problem is yours to solve and when it needs escalating — and to escalate with the relevant detail attached.
Attention to detail, ownership and the discipline to document your work
Based in Chandigarh, Chandigarh or willing to relocate

Perks & benefits

Paid leave, casual leave and public holidaysFlexible working hours around core collaboration timeModern hardware and the tool licences your role needsInternal knowledge sessions and access to senior reviewersClear, written progression criteria rather than an annual surpriseEmployee referral and performance bonus schemesTeam offsites and regular in-person timeSupport for internal mobility across teams

Interview & selection process

4 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Resume screening and profile shortlisting by the talent acquisition team
2Application screening (CV and, where relevant, a portfolio or code sample)
3Short introductory call with the recruiter about your background and interest
4HR discussion — compensation, notice period, joining date and offer roll-out

About Mastercard

Mastercard operates in the payments technology sector and runs an active team in Chandigarh. It is a working employer with real customers and real deadlines — the role advertised here exists because there is work that needs doing, not to fill a headcount plan. Industry and what the company…

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