Backend Developer and Educator

Job Title : Java Backend Developer

Experience : 3 – 8 Years

Location : Pune (Onsite) (Pune candidates Only)

Notice Period : Immediate to 15 Days (or serving NP whose LWD is near)

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer with strong hands-on skills in backend microservices development, API design, cloud platforms, observability, and CI/CD.

The ideal candidate will contribute to building scalable, secure, and reliable applications while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Mandatory Skills : Java 8 / Java 17, Spring Boot 3.x, REST APIs, Hibernate / JPA, MySQL, MongoDB, Prometheus / Grafana / Spring Actuators, AWS, Docker, Jenkins / GitHub Actions, GitHub, Windows 7 / Linux.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices and REST APIs
• Implement data persistence using relational and NoSQL databases
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security of backend systems
• Integrate observability and monitoring tools for production environments
• Work within CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams for feature delivery
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve existing modules and services

Mandatory Skills :

• Languages & Frameworks : Java 8, Java 17, Spring Boot 3.x, REST APIs, Hibernate, JPA
• Databases : MySQL, MongoDB
• Observability : Prometheus, Grafana, Spring Actuators
• Cloud Technologies : AWS
• Containerization Tools : Docker
• CI/CD Tools : Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Version Control : GitHub
• Operating Systems : Windows 7, Linux

Nice to Have :

• Strong analytical and debugging abilities
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Good communication and collaborative skills

6 + years of hands-on development experience and in-depth knowledge of , Spring Java, Spring boot, Quarkus and nice to have front-end technologies like Angular, React JS

● Excellent Engineering skills in designing and implementing scalable solutions

● Good knowledge of CI/CD Pipeline with strong focus on TDD

● Strong communication skills and ownership

● Exposure to Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, Microservices is highly desired.

● Experience in working on public cloud environments like AWS, Azure, GCP w.r.t. solutions development, deployment & adoption of cloud-based technology components like IaaS / PaaS offerings

● Proficiency in PL/SQL and Database development.

Strong in J2EE & OOPS Design Patterns.

Looking for enthusiastic tech driven individuals who can architect a web application, push pixels, design a web API, design a UI and optimize the backend for scalability. Should be thrilled to deep dive into the field of Location Intelligence. 

Hiring for the role of  Backend Developer for our Development team. Apply if you are keen to explore how data-tech is changing the decision intelligence landscape.

Sociometrik is a geospatial data intelligence start-up based out of New Delhi, India - founded in 2019 with the mission of redefining data-backed executive decision making. We measure and quantify physical earth, built structures and human activity using multi-channel data sources like satellite imagery, smartphone mobility, web records and administrative data to power alternative data-based decision support systems for our clients.

• Write effective, scalable and reusable code
• Participate in system design and architecture discussions
• Collaborate with Product Owner to identify optimal ways to implement new features & product enhancements.
• Coordinate with internal teams to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Create UI mock-ups and transform them into quality product features consistent with the Product Owner’s vision.

• Minimum 3 years of work experience as a backend developer
• Minimum 3 years experience in Node.js
• Must have Experience working in a Typescript codebase
• Experience with Leaflet.JS, Google Maps API, or Geospatial projects are a "Nice to Have"
• Exposure to deck.gl is “Good to Have”.
• Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery
• Must have Experience collaborating in a team environment

• An analytical bent of mind
• Good time management skills
• Curiosity for learning
• Creative vision
• Team spirit and good problem-solving skills

Hiring Process

Below is our hiring process for this position. We will reach out or send a rejection notice to most candidates within 1-5 business days of applying. Sociometrik promises to value your time and professionalism in every step of the process.

• Quick Screening 
• Interview with Technical Lead

• Final Interview with Leadership

• Implement best practices for the engineering team across code hygiene, overall architecture design, testing, and deployment activities
• Drive technical decisions for building data pipelines, data lakes, and analyst access.
• Act as a leader within the engineering team, providing support and mentorship for teammates across functions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent job experience
• Experienced developer in large data environments
• Experience using Git productively in a team environment
• Experience with Docker
• Experience with Amazon Web Services
• Ability to sit with business or technical SMEs to listen, learn and propose technical solutions to business problems

·       Experience using and adapting to new technologies

·       Take and understand business requirements and goals

·       Work collaboratively with project managers and stakeholders to make sure that all aspects of the project are delivered as planned

·       Strong SQL skills with MySQL or PostgreSQL

• Experience with non-relational databases and their role in web architectures desired

 Knowledge and Experience:

• Good experience with Elixir and functional programming a plus

• Several years of python experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Proven verbal and written cross-department and customer communication skills

• Lead the engineering effort across projects 
• Interface with key stakeholders and apply your technical proficiency across different stages including Application Architecture, Design and Development
• Understand client's business requirements and be able to map them to technology solutions and make them work
• Design and build modern solutions informed by a deep understanding of cloud architecture and how distributed systems operate at scale
• Provide regular support and guidance to teams on complex coding, issue resolution and execution 
• Establish and enforce best development and engineering practices including QA and DevOps
• Lead and manage your own team, but also get down to coding, testing, and designing solutions as and when needed
• Communicate effectively with teams, clients and business leaders within the company

• Minimum 6+ years of experience designing and building full stack applications using UI frameworks like Angular, React or Vue.JS and backend frameworks like Node.JS/ExpressJS or Python/Django/Flask or Laravel/Yii2/Symphony
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience as a Technical Lead mentoring team of 3 to 5 developers
• Strong knowlegde of cloud and distributed systems (AWS, GCP, Azure). Cloud certifications would be an added advantage.
• Deep knowledge of relational databases, SQL and NoSQL databases. Experience with Graph databases like Neo4j is desirable.
• Proficient in Git and CI-CD frameworks
• Strong communicator with visual, verbal, and writing skills to clearly articulate complex design problems and solutions
• Ability to work in an agile environment