Technical Lead

Backend Developer

Experience: 6 - 10 Years

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Backend Developer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for building robust, scalable, and high-performance applications. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our backend services, ensuring their reliability, efficiency, and security.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services and APIs using Java.
• Implement and manage microservices architecture, ensuring scalability and resilience.
• Deploy and manage applications using Kubernetes.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs for seamless integration with various systems.
• Design and optimize database schemas, write efficient SQL queries, and ensure data integrity and performance.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or GitLab Pipelines to automate builds, tests, and deployments.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring solutions using ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) or similar stacks to ensure the health and performance of our applications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Must-Have Skill Set:

• Java:  Strong proficiency in Java development, including object-oriented programming principles and common frameworks.
• Microservices: Hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying microservices architectures.
• Kubernetes: Practical experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and deployment.
• REST APIs: Expertise in designing, developing, and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Database: Solid understanding of relational databases and experience with various database systems.
• Strong expertise on SQL Query and Schema Optimization: Proven ability to write complex and efficient SQL queries, and optimize database schemas for performance.
• CI/CD Tools (Jenkins or GitLab Pipelines): Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or GitLab Pipelines.
• Design: Contribution to design of a feature or module.
• Monitoring with ELK or similar stack: Hands-on experience with monitoring tools like ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Prometheus, Grafana, etc.
• Cloud experience (GCP/AWS/Azure etc): Experience working with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), or Microsoft Azure.

Good-to-Have Skill Set:

• Kotlin: Familiarity or experience with Kotlin for backend development.
• Experience using AI tools in Day to Day activities: Familiarity with or experience leveraging AI-powered tools for tasks such as code generation, debugging assistance, or automated testing.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6-10 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.