Senior Backend Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Architect and build scalable backend systems using Java and Python.
• Design and develop high-performance APIs, microservices, and distributed applications.
• Build secure and reliable cloud-native infrastructure on AWS.
• Design scalable data processing and analytics pipelines.
• Develop enterprise-grade applications with a focus on performance, security, and reliability.
• Drive system architecture, technical design, and engineering best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions.
• Optimise application performance, availability, and operational efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience.
• Strong experience in Java for building robust backend services.
• Strong experience in Python for API development, automation, and data processing.
• Proven expertise in architecting and building applications on AWS (EKS, EC2 RDS, IAM, S3).
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, system design, and cloud architecture.
• Experience building scalable applications or platforms from scratch (0-to-1 development).
• Ability to work independently and take end-to-end ownership of technical initiatives.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced startup environments and wearing multiple hats.