A conversation that brims with a passion for engineering and innovation!
When Vijay Babu first joined Cashfree Payments, he was impressed by the passion, drive and commitment of the engineering team.
Meet Vijay, who completed his engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Warangal. Afterwards, he embarked on his professional journey in Bangalore back in 2014. Throughout his career, he has thrived in the Fintech and E-Commerce domains, honing his skills and making significant contributions.
Beyond his professional achievements, Vijay’s passions are equally captivating. He finds solace in the thrill of long bike rides, finds joy in playing badminton, and discovers harmony in the melodies of music. Moreover, he proudly claims the title of being a major foodie!
Join us as he details his journey of being a Cashien, shares about our engineering culture and more.
You have been a Cashien for quite some time now. Tell us about your first impression of Cashfree Payments.
I distinctly remember while the interview process was going on, I felt the clarity of questions and conversations with the interviewers was very good. The first impression was spot on! Post the interview, my connections with different leaders from Cashfree Payments reaffirmed it.
During all the conversations, I felt the company is passion-driven with a strong commitment towards its larger mission. The HR team here was very helpful in setting up all meetings with the required folks to understand the work better before I took the decision.
Looking back a year, I feel that this is one of the best decisions I have taken in my career.
The goals that we have achieved in the last year are amazing and so rewarding!
What can you tell us about the engineering culture at Cashfree Payments?
At Cashfree Payments, the engineering culture thrives on innovation, collaboration, and a strong commitment to technological excellence. Our engineering team is a diverse and highly skilled team, including software developers, data scientists, quality assurance engineers, and other technical specialists. Together, we form a close-knit team that fosters a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.
“At the core of this culture is the leadership team, which comprises proficients coming from a rich background and with a deep understanding of the engineering domain. They set the vision and direction for the engineering team, empowering them to achieve their goals effectively.”
A strong work ethic is deeply ingrained in our engineering culture, with a focus on accountability, responsibility, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. While embracing a tech-first approach, Cashfree Payments also values flexibility and agility, recognising the importance of adapting quickly to dynamic market needs and customer requirements.
Our engineering team is encouraged to embrace first principles thinking, breaking down complex problems into their fundamental components and finding innovative solutions from the ground up. Continuous learning and professional development are fostered, with engineers being provided with opportunities to attend training, conferences, and workshops to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in their fields.
Being tech-first doesn’t mean losing sight of the customer. The engineering team keeps a strong focus on meeting customer needs and delivering solutions that address real-world problems effectively. Innovation and creativity are encouraged, and engineers have the freedom to explore new ideas and experiment with cutting-edge technologies.
To sum up, the engineering culture at Cashfree Payments is a perfect balance of technical excellence, collaboration, and customer-centricity. It’s a place where engineers are empowered to thrive, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible while delivering exceptional solutions to make a real impact in the world of payments and technology.
Share with us a recent memorable instance where your team’s engineering passion shone through.
An interesting story from the recent past would be our success story with the IPL. Like any organisation, we had prepared well for a heavy load during the Indian Premier League (IPL) season.
However the system, just like a stock market, can go beyond our imagination and well, it did!
We were seeing a variety of issues ranging from HTTP, DB Connections, Go Library issues, issues from banks and many more. While all these are happening, we witnessed our dedicated and collaborative different teams giving it all to resolving the issues. They were willing to put in extra efforts to ensure the issues were resolved in a timely manner.
Working with different teams at the same time to reduce the overall time to market and constantly sharing their learnings with other team members – allowed us to resolve all the issues and have a smooth IPL thereafter!
This is simply one of the many instances where I have seen our engineering projects being elevated from being only functional to being innovative, efficient, and impactful. This is all thanks to our passionate team.
What are the various growth and learning opportunities provided to our engineers at Cashfree Payments?
Individual growth and learning are significant for an organisation to succeed. With this in mind, at Cashfree Payments we have multiple programs designed for our engineering talent, right from freshers to leaders.
- Individual Development Plan: Every year an IDP will be created for an individual and will be used for tracking the progress of career development.
- Hackathons and Innovation Challenges: We organise hackathons and innovation challenges where engineers can work on passion projects, experiment with new ideas, and showcase their creativity.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Engineers have the chance to collaborate with different teams within the company, providing them with exposure to diverse projects and problem-solving approaches.
- Mentorship and Coaching: Cashfree Payments offer mentorship programs, pairing junior engineers with experienced mentors who can guide their professional growth and offer valuable career advice.
- Continued Learning Support: Our company also provides financial support or sponsors higher education courses, and certifications. There are also specialised training programs for engineers to enhance their skills.
And most importantly, we have an excellent Rewards and Recognition framework which allows us to celebrate the success of our employees!
What’s your favourite memory at Cashfree Payments? What makes it so special?
We recently had an AI Hackathon where my team and I developed an AI tool for internal use cases which can drastically change how we resolve our customer issues.
We spent a few sleepless nights coming up with the overall solution and implementation of the same. It was pretty intense and exciting at the same time to see a product grow from nothing to a demo prototype, and then taking it to production subsequently. What’s most impressive when we were able to pull this entire cycle off, in just a few days!
Why is it so special, you ask?
My team won 1st place! 🙂 Although the aim of the Hackathon was not to win but to showcase the brilliant solution that we had created, who wouldn’t love a title reward. 😉
Work with us
Feeling inspired to join our engineering team? We are always on the lookout for great talent!
Have a look at our active openings and apply here. If you don’t find a suitable role, drop a mail to careers@cashfree.com.
