Posted 13 June, 2026

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

Kotak Mahindra Bank

Bengaluru,Karnataka,IN,560103 Full Time

Reference: 218_549763_243310

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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