Job Role: Associate / Software / Senior Software Engineer (Java Backend + Payments Domain)
Company: Alacriti Technology Solutions Private Limited
Job Location: Madhapur, Hyderabad, Telangana, India (Work from Office)
Job Type: Full-Time (via Hiring Challenge)
Eligible Batch: 2020–2026 Passouts (0–6 years experience)
Work Mode: On-site (Full-time office in Hyderabad)
Expected Salary (Post-Selection):
• 0–2 years (Associate): ₹3.6–8 LPA
• 2–4 years (Software Engineer): ₹6–16 LPA
• 4–6 years (Senior): ₹10–24 LPA
(indicative ranges shared by company; actual offer based on challenge + interview performance)
Alacriti Hiring Challenge Overview
Alacriti is a fintech company specializing in payment solutions, digital wallets, and transaction processing platforms. This hiring challenge is a direct recruitment drive for Java Developers (backend-focused) to build scalable payment applications using Core Java, Spring Boot, microservices, REST APIs, and AWS. Strong preference for candidates with payments domain knowledge (transaction flows, security, PCI-DSS compliance). Angular UI exposure is a plus for full-stack collaboration.
This challenge is one of the better fintech hiring drives for Java devs in Hyderabad—especially strong for 0–6 years exp candidates who know Spring Boot + payments domain or are willing to learn fast. The salary bands are clearly shared, and top performers can land Senior roles. Skip if you have no Java/Spring Boot experience or aren’t comfortable with full office work in Hyderabad.
Challenge Format & Timeline
- Opens: March 13, 2026, 11:00 AM IST
- Closes: March 29, 2026, 11:59 PM IST
- Duration: 2 hours (single attempt)
- Round 1: 20 MCQs + 1 Programming Question + 1 SQL Question
- Round 2: 1 Project Question + 5 Descriptive Questions
Post-Challenge Process:
- Technical Interview (in-person / face-to-face with technical panel)
- HR Interview (after clearing the technical round)
Key Responsibilities (Post-Selection)
- Design & develop RESTful APIs and microservices-based payment applications
- Build scalable, secure backend logic using Java 21 + Spring Boot 3.x
- Integrate with databases (PostgreSQL / MySQL) and external payment systems
- Ensure high availability, performance, security, and PCI-DSS compliance
- Collaborate in Agile teams for the full development lifecycle
- Optional full-stack contributions (Angular UI is a plus)
Eligibility & Required Skills
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field
- 0–6 years of relevant experience
- Strong Core Java (OOP, design principles); certification preferred
- Proven experience with RESTful APIs & microservices using Spring Boot
- Experience deploying/managing apps on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, CloudWatch)
- Mandatory payments domain knowledge (transaction flows, security, PCI-DSS)
- Knowledge of distributed systems, async processing, and message queues
- Familiarity with RDBMS/NoSQL databases
- CI/CD, Git, Agile practices
Preferred Skills (Good to Have)
- Angular UI development or modern frontend frameworks
- Knowledge of payment gateways, fraud detection, or compliance standards
- Strong debugging, performance tuning, and security best practices
Salary & Benefits
- Salary Ranges (as shared):
• 0–2 years: ₹3.6–8 LPA
• 2–4 years: ₹6–16 LPA
• 4–6 years: ₹10–24 LPA - Work from Office in Madhapur, Hyderabad
- Opportunity to work on real-time payment systems at scale
- Competitive fintech salary + performance incentives
- Professional growth in a fast-growing payments company
Salary ranges are directly shared by the company in the challenge description. Actual offers depend on challenge performance, interviews, and negotiation.
Selection Process
- Online Challenge (March 13 – March 29, 2026): 2-hour test (MCQs + Coding + SQL + Descriptive + Project)
- Technical Interview (in-person/face-to-face with technical panel)
- HR Interview (after clearing the technical round)
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How to Apply for Alacriti Hiring Challenge 2026
Official Apply Link:
Apply / Start Challenge – HackerEarth
Documents Required: Updated resume (to be submitted post-challenge if shortlisted)
Note: Challenge opens March 13, 2026, 11:00 AM IST — closes March 29, 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Duration: 2 hours. Prepare for MCQs, coding (Java), SQL, and descriptive/project questions on payments/Java/Spring Boot.
FAQs for Alacriti Hiring Challenge 2026
Who can apply for this role?
0–6 years experienced Java developers with Spring Boot, REST APIs, AWS, and preferably payments domain knowledge.
Is this role suitable for freshers?
Yes. 0–2 years candidates are eligible for the Associate level (₹3.6–8 LPA).
Is work from home available?
No. Full-time Work from Office in Madhapur, Hyderabad.
What is the tech stack?
Java 21, Spring Boot 3.x, PostgreSQL/MySQL, AWS, REST APIs, microservices; Angular is a plus.
About Alacriti
Alacriti is a fintech company specializing in payment solutions, digital wallets, transaction processing, and modern payment platforms for financial institutions.
Last Updated March 2026 | Challenge active from March 13–29, 2026