Job description

Role Overview

As a Software Development Engineer, responsible for designing and building scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot, powering real-time digital experiences for millions of users. This is an onsite role based out of our Bengaluru office, ideal for candidates who thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Key Responsibilities

Systems Architecture & Development: Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services tailored for large-scale applications, ensuring code is modular, efficient, and maintainable.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Product Managers, Frontend Engineers, and QA teams to translate product requirements into technical specifications and deliver seamless end-to-end features.
Scalability & Performance Engineering: Continuously optimize application performance and system architecture to handle high traffic loads, focusing on low latency and horizontal scalability.
Quality Assurance & Testing: Maintain a high bar for software quality by writing comprehensive unit and integration tests, ensuring system stability through every deployment cycle.
Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Drive engineering excellence by participating in rigorous code reviews and providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers.
Reliability & Incident Management: Proactively monitor application health and performance metrics to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve complex production issues in real-time.
Technical Innovation: Research and integrate emerging technologies and industry best practices to keep the backend stack modern, secure, and highly competitive.

Qualifications

Strong proficiency in Java with at least 3 years of experience
Deep understanding of Spring Boot and the Spring ecosystem
Experience building and scaling RESTful APIs and microservices
Proficiency with SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Strong grasp of object-oriented design, system design, and best coding practices
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and performant code
Problem-solving mindset with a strong sense of ownership

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Prior experience in high-traffic systems or real-time platforms
Contributions to open-source projects or developer communities

If you’re ready to make a difference and thrive in an exciting environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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