SDE 1 - Backend (Java)

About Tripjack TripJack: A Great Place to Work® and the trusted tech platform for over 60K+ travel agents across India! We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified™ workplace, reflecting the trust, pride, and sense of belonging our people feel every day.This recognition reflects our commitment to a culture where our teams grow, collaborate, and drive the future of travel technology, while consistently delivering excellent service to our agent partners. With over 35+ years of travel experience between the founders, TripJack has always prioritized the needs of travel agent partners.TripJack’s integrated platform offers content from 750+ airlines, 2 Mn+ Hotels including services across Corporate Travel, Travel assistance and Insurance, Rail and Marine segments. With a superior tech platform, seamless agent pre- and post-booking journeys, and 24/7 customer service, we are on a mission to transform the travel booking & management experience for our agent partners.

Role: SDE 1 - Backend (Java) Location: Connaught Place, Delhi

Experience: 2-4 years Education: B.Tech/B.E

Role Overview We are seeking a skilled and passionate

Software Development Engineer (SDE 1 ) to join our growing tech team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in building scalable and high-performance systems, a deep understanding of software development principles, and a collaborative mindset to solve complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side architecture and backend logic for web/mobile applications.
• Develop RESTful APIs and services that can support multiple products and services.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to ensure seamless integration between the backend and frontend.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices.
• Optimize backend performance to ensure high availability and scalability.
• Work with databases (SQL/NoSQL) to ensure data integrity, security, and performance.
• Debug and troubleshoot issues, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid resolution.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and team processes.
• Stay up-to-date with new backend development trends and technologies to continuously improve the backend architecture.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in backend development, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend programming languages such as Java, Go, or Ruby.
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.