Management Trainee-SDE1-Digital Banking Kotak 811-Regional Sales

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 Role: Management Trainee-SDE1 

Functional Area: Backend Development (Python, Java, Node.js, APIs, Databases) Relevant Experience: (Freshers / Recent Graduates) 

Technical Skills: 

 Strong understanding of programming fundamentals in at least one language (Python / Java / Node.js / C++) 

 Basic knowledge of backend development concepts, including APIs (RESTful services) 

 Familiarity with data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving techniques 

 Understanding of databases (any of: MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server) and basic SQL queries 

 Exposure (academic/project level) to NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB) is a plus 

 Basic concept of microservices architecture and distributed systems 

 Understanding of version control systems like Git 

 Awareness of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and coding best practices 

 Exposure to unit testing concepts and debugging techniques 

 Eagerness to learn modern backend tools and frameworks (Spring Boot, Express.js, Django, etc.) 

General Skills: 

 Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset 

 Willingness to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment 

 Good communication and teamwork skills

 High level of ownership, initiative, and accountability 

 Ability to handle ambiguous problems with a solution-oriented approach 

 Enthusiasm to work in a startup or dynamic environment 

Education & Experience: 

 Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / Information Technology / Engineering / Mathematics 

 Fresh graduates (2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 pass-outs) or candidates with up to 1 year of experience 

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 Strong academic foundation in DSA, DBMS, OS, and Computer Networks preferred 

 Internship/project experience in backend development is an advantage 

Nice to Have (Optional): 

 Internship or project experience in backend development 

 Participation in coding competitions, hackathons, or open-source contributions 

 Basic knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) 

 Exposure to containerization (Docker) or CI/CD basics