Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience in product building to join our dynamic and innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems that power our applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components, leveraging your expertise to architect scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions. As a senior team member, you will mentor junior developers and lead technical initiatives to drive innovation and excellence.

Annual Compensation: 12-18 LPA

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and efficient backend systems and APIs.
• Architect and implement complex backend solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions.
• Design and optimize data storage solutions using relational databases and NoSQL databases.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce best practices for code quality, security, and performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage, including unit testing, and implement various testing methodologies and tools to validate application functionality.
• Utilize cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for infrastructure deployment, management, and optimization.
• Conduct system design reviews and provide technical leadership in architectural discussions.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms and ensure data encryption for sensitive information.
• Design and develop event-driven applications utilizing serverless computing principles to enhance scalability and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of proven experience as a Backend Engineer, with a strong portfolio of product-building projects.
• Strong proficiency in backend development using Java, Python, and JavaScript, with experience in building scalable and high-performance applications.
• Experience with popular backend frameworks and libraries for Java (e.g., Spring Boot) and Python (e.g., Django, Flask).
• Strong expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) with a focus on data modeling and scalability.
• Practical experience with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis) to enhance application performance.
• Proficient in RESTful API design and development, with a strong understanding of API security best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Familiarity with the entire web stack, including protocols, web server optimization techniques, and performance tuning.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience working with cloud technologies (AWS/GCP/Azure) and understanding of cloud architecture principles.
• Strong understanding of fundamental design principles behind scalable applications and microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment and lead projects to successful completion.