Backend Engineer (Java)

Role & responsibilities

• Translate complex business and functional requirements into robust technical solutions
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain scalable backend systems and services
• Own the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from requirement analysis to production deployment
• Build high-quality, extensible, and maintainable applications while ensuring timely delivery
• Drive adoption and evolution of engineering best practices, coding standards, and development tools
• Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, QA, and Business teams to deliver efficient solutions
• Lead architecture and design discussions and provide end-to-end technical solutions
• Drive continuous improvement in product, process, and technology
• Manage and participate in bug triage, root cause analysis, and production issue resolution
• Monitor product quality, performance, and delivery metrics, and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
• Stay current with emerging technologies, open-source frameworks, and industry trends
• Contribute to reusable frameworks, standards, and solution methodologies.

Preferred candidate profile

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development. Strong understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Excellent knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) principles and software design patterns
• Proven experience developing RESTful APIs and microservices using Java and Spring Boot
• Strong experience with SOA / microservices architecture and N-tier application development
• Good understanding of database design, SQL optimization, and development using MySQL / MariaDB
• Experience with messaging and queueing platforms such as Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance-optimization skills.
• Familiarity with Git and CI/CD practices
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.