SDE I (Backend)

This role involves building and maintaining robust backend systems, solving real-world technical challenges, and optimizing performance. It requires strong foundations in clean coding practices, peer reviews, and agile development. Best suited for someone who values ownership, quality, and adaptability in a high-performance environment.

Responsibilities:

• Implement assigned features and changes through performant and maintainable code, with appropriate test coverage (unit, contract, component).
• Understand the design and architecture of the component/service and implement low-level designs (LLDs) following best practices.
• Perform effective code reviews for peers.
• Consider customer experience and product performance in implementation.
• Develop awareness of how your work impacts key product metrics.
• Handle on-call responsibilities effectively within the team.
• Contribute to RCA discussions and support RCA documentation.
• Proactively gather and understand requirements for assigned features.
• Ask questions, clarify uncertainties, and document requirements accurately.
• Collaborate effectively with developers in the team to implement features with quality.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Java, Go, or Kotlin.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented design, design patterns, and data structures.
• Experience in implementing algorithms to solve real-world problems.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining backend systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize backend systems for better performance.
• Learn and contribute to distributed system design under mentorship.
• Demonstrated expertise in unit testing, peer code reviews, and familiarity with agile methodologies.
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• A history of delivering on time with a focus on quality output.
• Emphasis on observability, ensuring systems are well-monitored and maintainable.
• At least 1+ years of software development experience.

Soft Skills and Traits:

• Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (e. g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Knowledge of security best practices for backend services and API endpoints.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new and complex development environments.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to deep-dive into technical challenges.