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We’re looking for an Engineering Manager to guide our micro-service platform and mentor a fully remote backend team. You’ll blend hands-on technical ownership with people leadership—shaping architecture, driving cloud best practices, and coaching engineers in their careers and craft.
Key Responsibilities:
Area
What You’ll Own
Architecture & Delivery
• Define and evolve backend architecture built on Java 17+, Spring Boot 3, AWS (Containers, Lambdas, SQS, S3), Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL/MySQL, Databricks, Redis etc...
• Lead design and code reviews; enforce best practices for testing, CI/CD, observability, security, and cost-efficient cloud operations.
• Drive technical roadmaps, ensuring scalability (billions of events, 99.9 %+ uptime) and rapid feature delivery.
Team Leadership & Growth
• Manage and inspire a distributed team of 6-10 backend engineers across multiple time zones.
• Set clear growth objectives, run 1-on-1s, deliver feedback, and foster an inclusive, high-trust culture.
• Coach the team on AI-assisted development workflows (e.g., GitHub Copilot, LLM-based code review) to boost productivity and code quality.
Stakeholder Collaboration
• Act as technical liaison to Product, Frontend, SRE, and Data teams, translating business goals into resilient backend solutions.
• Communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences; influence cross-functional decisions.
Technical Vision & Governance
• Own coding standards, architectural principles, and technology selection.
• Evaluate emerging tools and frameworks (especially around GenAI and cloud-native patterns) and create adoption strategies.
• Balance technical debt and new feature delivery through data-driven prioritization.
Required Qualifications:
● 8+ years designing, building, and operating distributed backend systems with Java & Spring Boot
● Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers; direct people-management a plus
● Expert knowledge of AWS services and cloud-native design patterns
● Hands-on mastery of Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL/MySQL, and Redis for high-volume, low-latency workloads
● Demonstrated success scaling systems to millions of users or billions of events Strong grasp of DevOps practices: containerization (Docker), CI/CD (GitHub Actions), observability stacks
● Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills in a remote-fi rst environment
Nice-to-Have:
● Hands-on experience with Datadog (APM, Logs, RUM) and a data-driven approach to debugging/performance tuning
● Startup experience—comfortable wearing multiple hats and juggling several projects simultaneously
● Prior title of Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, or Engineering Manager in a high-growth SaaS company
● Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, CodeWhisperer, Cursor) and a track record of introducing them safely
Job Title: Engineering Manager (Java / Spring Boot, AWS) – Remote
Leadership Role
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time

As a Senior Database Developer, you will design stable and reliable databases,
according to our company’s needs. You will be responsible for planning, developing,
testing, improving and maintaining new and existing databases to help users retrieve
data effectively. As part of our IT team, you will work closely with developers to ensure
system consistency. You will also collaborate with administrators and clients to
provide technical support and identify new requirements. Communication and
organization skills are keys for this position, along with a problem-solution attitude.
You get to work with some of the best minds in the industry at a place where
opportunity lurks everywhere and in everything.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities are as follows.
• Working cross functional teams to develop robust solutions aligned with the
business needs
• Maintaining communication, providing regular updates to the development
team ensuring solutions provided are fit for purpose
• Training other developers in the team on best practices and technologies
• Troubleshooting issues in the production environment understanding the root
cause and developing robust solutions
• Developing, implement, maintain and solutions that are both reliable and
scalable
• Capture data analysis requirements effectively and represent them formerly
and visually through our data models.
• Maintaining effective database performance by identifying and resolving
production and application development problems
• Optimise the integration and installation of new releases
• Monitoring system performance, test, troubleshoot and integrating new
features
• Proactively recommending solutions to improve new and existing database
systems
• Providing database support by coding utilities, resolving user questions and
problems
• Ensuring compliance to database implementation procedures
• Performing code and design reviews as per the code review process
• Installing and organising information systems to guarantee company
functionality
• Preparing accurate documentation and reports
• Migration of data from legacy systems to new solutions
• Stakeholders’ analysis of our current clients, company operations and
applications, and programming requirements
• Collaborate with functional teams across the business to deliver end-to-end
products, features enabling enhanced performance
Required Qualifications
We are looking for individuals who are curious, excited about learning, and navigating
through the uncertainties and complexities that are associated with a growing
company. Some qualifications that we think would help you thrive in this role are:
• Minimum 8 Years of experience as a Database Administrator
• Strong knowledge of data structures and database systems
• In depth expertise and hands on experience with MySQL/MariaDB Database
Management System
• In depth expertise and hands on experience in database design, data
maintenance, database security, data analysis and mining
• Hands-on experience with at least one web-hosting platform such as Microsoft
Azure, AWS (Amazon Web Services) etc.
• Strong understanding of security principles and how they apply to web
applications
• Basic knowledge of networking, Desirable knowledge of business intelligence
• Desirable knowledge of data architectures related to data warehouse
implementations
• Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to work collaboratively to achieve
objectives
• Understanding of Agile methodologies
• Bachelor/Masters of CS/IT Engineering, BCA/MCA, B Sc/M Sc in CS/IT
Preferred Qualifications
• Sense of ownership and pride in your performance and its impact on company’s
success
• Critical thinker, Team player
• Excellent trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical and Strong organisational skills
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
Python Backend Developer (5+ years experience)
We are seeking an experienced Python Backend Developer with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in Python and Django development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in MySQL and MongoDB databases, as well as knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript frameworks, and cloud technologies like AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop scalable, high-performance Python applications using the Django framework
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Optimize database queries and schema design for improved performance
- Integrate applications with various APIs and third-party services
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and deployment processes
- Continuously learn and stay updated with the latest technologies and best practices
Required Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in Python and Django development
- Proficient in MySQL and MongoDB databases, with the ability to write complex queries and optimize database performance
- Hands-on experience with HTML, CSS, and at least one JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
- Knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is preferred
- Strong problem-solving and algorithmic skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for continuous learning and innovation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in developing and deploying applications on cloud platforms
- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes added advantages
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Involvement in the full software development life cycle within broadly defined parameters and
providing software solutions keeping into consideration, the software quality needs.
• Design and defining the interaction between the different component pieces.
• Write efficient code based on brief given by team lead.
• Fast prototyping of proof-of concept features / application based on brief.
• Develop and maintain new features on Java stack.
• Own the delivery of an entire piece of a system or application.
• Management and execution against project plans and delivery commitments.
• Work closely with the peers and Leads to develop the best technical design and approach for new
product development.
• Build software solutions for complex problems.
• Compliance with build/release and configuration management process.
• Responsibility to develop unit test cases for his/her project module.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND THAT A CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE WHEN APPLYING FOR
POSITION
• 5+ years of proven experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer or similar role
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• B.E./ B.Tech. / M.E. / M.Tech. / M.S. in Computer Science, Electronics or a related field.
• Experience with software design and development in a test-driven environment
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. Java, JavaScript) and frameworks/systems
• Experience with databases (Oracle / Postgre) and Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks
• Ability to learn new languages and technologies
• Excellent communication skills
• Resourcefulness and troubleshooting aptitude
PREFERRED SKILLS
ADDITIONAL SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE THAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED FAVORABLE FOR A CANDIDATE WHO IS
APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION.
• Excited about the start-up company “experience”.
• BS/MS in Computer science preferred.
• Full project lifecycle experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Rewrite existing APIs in NodeJS.
- Remodel the APIs into Micro services-based architecture.
- Implement a caching layer wherever possible.
- Optimize the API for high performance and scalability.
- Write unit tests for API Testing.
- Automate the code testing and deployment process.
Skills Required:
- At least 3 years of experience developing Backends using NodeJS — should be well versed with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds.
- Excellent hands-on experience using MySQL or any other SQL Database.
- Good knowledge of MongoDB or any other NoSQL Database.
- Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases.
- Experience with graph-based databases like GraphQL and Neo4j.
- Experience developing and deploying REST APIs.
- Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks.
- Good understanding of advanced JS libraries and frameworks.
- Experience with Web sockets, Service Workers, and Web Push Notifications.
- Familiar with NodeJS profiling tools.
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
- Good knowledge of creating and maintaining DevOps infrastructure on cloud platforms.
- Should be a fast learner and a go-getter — without any fear of trying out new things Preferences.
- Experience building a large-scale social or location-based app.
Role & Responsibilities :
- Individuals are responsible for all traditional development activities analysis, design, coding, testing, and documentation.
- Add new features to existing Windows and Web-based applications in Visual Studio 2019. Interacting with internal team.
- Transform business and design needs into innovative products.
- Drive all projects to completion within deadlines.
- Perform thorough testing to find issues ahead of time.
- Engineering software needs more precise analysis & coding skillset.
- Enhance skillset by working with fortune 500 clients.
- Interacting with internal team.
Qualifications :
- B.E in computer science or related fields.
- Excellent programming & communication skills Strong problem solving, judgmental, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work at the tactical and strategic levels of IT initiatives.
- Impressive hands-on experience in Java, database(Oracle), OOPS, Java Swing, Javafx
- Self-Motivated, flexible & Innovative.
Criteria:
- BE/MTech/MCA/MSc
- 3+yrs Hands on Experience in TSQL / PL SQL / PG SQL or NOSQL
- Immediate joiners preferred*
- Candidates will be selected based on logical/technical and scenario-based testing
Note: Candidates who have attended the interview process with TnS in the last 6 months will not be eligible.
Job Description:
- Technical Skills Desired:
- Experience in MS SQL Server and one of these Relational DB’s, PostgreSQL / AWS Aurora DB / MySQL / Oracle / NOSQL DBs (MongoDB / DynamoDB / DocumentDB) in an application development environment and eagerness to switch
- Design database tables, views, indexes
- Write functions and procedures for Middle Tier Development Team
- Work with any front-end developers in completing the database modules end to end (hands-on experience in parsing of JSON & XML in Stored Procedures would be an added advantage).
- Query Optimization for performance improvement
- Design & develop SSIS Packages or any other Transformation tools for ETL
- Functional Skills Desired:
- Banking / Insurance / Retail domain would be a
- Interaction with a client a
3. Good to Have Skills:
- Knowledge in a Cloud Platform (AWS / Azure)
- Knowledge on version control system (SVN / Git)
- Exposure to Quality and Process Management
- Knowledge in Agile Methodology
- Soft skills: (additional)
- Team building (attitude to train, work along, mentor juniors)
- Communication skills (all kinds)
- Quality consciousness
- Analytical acumen to all business requirements
Think out-of-box for business solution
Responsibilities
- Understand existing business operations tool used by customer support and business teams.
- Work with Engineering Manager to upgrade the system to improve system stability and response times.
- Independently lead design and implement new features as per business requirements provided by Product Management team.
- Develop elegant, modular and maintainable solutions. Document all design, operations steps for knowledge sharing purposes.
- Guide junior team members on feature implementation and provide relevant training on existing modules.
Must-know Technologies
- Java EE
- Java Server Facelets (JSF)
- Java Persistence API (JPA), Hibernate
- SQL
- HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Payara/GlassFish/similar application server environments
Preferred Skills
- 2-8 years of overall experience in software design and development.
- Ability to analyze existing application, implement new features and re-architect the application in case of inefficiencies.
- Strong object-oriented skills and ability to apply design patterns.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers on development, code review, project planning.
➢ Design, implement and enhance new components of the Livspace design
platform and content management platform
➢ Design new features for the e-commerce properties and front-end products
and mobile apps
➢ Maintain engineering infrastructure
➢ Have significant impact on current and future technology roadmap
➢ Contribute creatively in strategic products that will reach large audience
➢ Build a web product that users love.
Who you are:
➢ You earned B.Tech or equivalent degree in computer science or related
engineering field
➢ You have at least 3+ yrs of experience working with large scale web
products
➢ You can learn new technologies quickly
➢ You have strong communication and collaboration skills
➢ You have prior ownership of the delivery of an entire feature/subsystem
You know your way around these:
➢ Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP
➢ Javascript, AngularJS, JQuery, HTML, CSS
➢ Object oriented programming with Java/Python/Ruby
➢ HTTP and REST web services









