Backend Engineer

Location & Work Model:

• Position: Contract to hire
• Bangalore -  Marathahalli; 
• Work mode - Work from Office; all 5 days
• Looking for immediate joiners

Technical Requirements:

• Strong experience in Java Backend Development
• Proficiency in both SQL & NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL)
• Basic knowledge of DevOps tools (CI/CD pipeline)
• Familiarity with cloud providers (AWS, GCP)
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools, and automation solutions
• Strong problem-solving mindset with an interest in leveraging AI and data-driven approaches for backend optimizations

Soft Skills & Mindset:

• Strong communication & articulation skills
• Structured thought process and a logical approach to problem-solving
• Interest & willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Engineer to join our dynamic and fast-paced development team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java development, particularly in Java 8 or above, and extensive hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Spark Streaming, and Spring Boot for developing scalable and high-performance microservices. The candidate must also have strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of distributed computing, and experience with cloud technologies (Azure).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable microservices and optimized RESTful APIs using Spring Boot in Java 8 or above.
• Write efficient and maintainable Spark and Spark Streaming code for processing large-scale data in real-time.
• Implement Java 8 advanced features such as Functional Interfaces, Lambda Expressions, Streams, Parallel Streams, Completable Futures, and Concurrency API improvements.
• Work with relational (SQL) and non-relational (Cosmos DB) databases for data modeling and optimization.
• Utilize Maven for building and deploying artifacts to the snapshot repository.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Business, Automation, and other stakeholders, to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Follow Agile SCRUM methodologies for software development and actively participate in sprint planning and retrospective meetings.
• Maintain version control using Git and ensure best practices for code collaboration and peer code reviews.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions to automate build and deployment processes.
• Work with Azure Cloud Technologies to build and deploy cloud-based applications.
• Apply software design patterns and best practices in backend development to enhance system architecture and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
• Keep up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve development processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 4+ years of industry experience in developing highly scalable microservices and optimized RESTful APIs using Spring Boot in Java 8 or above.
• 3+ years of experience in version control tools like Git.
• 3+ years of experience working in an Agile SCRUM environment.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and distributed computing concepts.
• Solid experience in relational and non-relational databases (SQL and Cosmos DB).
• Experience with Maven for building and managing dependencies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD workflows and experience with Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Prior enterprise experience in working with Azure Cloud Technologies.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality product features.
• Strong problem-solving skills, debugging techniques, and ability to troubleshoot complex issues efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kafka or other messaging queues for real-time data processing.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration tools.
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB.
• Experience with performance optimization techniques for backend applications.
• Knowledge of test-driven development (TDD) and unit testing frameworks like JUnit.

Must have:

• 8+ years of experience with a significant focus on developing, deploying & supporting AI solutions in production environments.
• Proven experience in building enterprise software products for B2B businesses, particularly in the supply chain domain.
• Good understanding of Generics, OOPs concepts & Design Patterns
• Solid engineering and coding skills. Ability to write high-performance production quality code in Python
• Proficiency with ML libraries and frameworks (e.g., Pandas, TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Strong expertise in time series forecasting using stat, ML, DL and foundation models
• Experience of working on processing time series data employing techniques such as decomposition, clustering, outlier detection & treatment
• Exposure to generative AI models and agent architectures on platforms such as AWS Bedrock, Crew AI, Mosaic/Databricks, Azure
• Experience of working with modern data architectures, including data lakes and data warehouses, having leveraged one or more of the frameworks such as Airbyte, Airflow, Dagster, AWS Glue, Snowflake,, DBT
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and deploying ML models in cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Good To Have:

• Experience with MLOps tools and practices for continuous integration and deployment of ML models.
• Has familiarity with deploying applications on Kubernetes
• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and challenges.
• A Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field is preferred

Experience of atleast 9 + years in developing Java Solutions and Architecture

Mandatory Experience of working on AWS, Microservices architecture, Dockers, Kubernetes

Experience in creating architecture for Cloud Applications in AWS

Should have worked on large scale Saas application for atleast 3 years

Knowledge and experience in any of the following

Javascript, AngularJS, Python, Ruby, PHP

Driving DevOps best practices by using Docker, Kubernetes.

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

Location Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad,

• 3 years Willing to take efforts to advance in the technology or learn new technologies.
• Solid understanding of OOPs concepts.
• Willing to take efforts to advance in the technology or learn new technologies.
• Good communication skills and a continuous learner.
• Experience working on waterfall or Agile (Agile model preferred)
• Solid understanding of Python scripting and/or frameworks like Django, Flask Back up RRS.

The database market is massive (the IDC estimates it to be $119B+ by 2025!) and MongoDB is at the head of its disruption. The MongoDB community is transforming industries and empowering developers to build amazing apps that people use every day. We are the leading modern data platform and the first database provider to IPO in over 20 years. Join our team and be at the forefront of innovation and creativity.

MongoDB is expanding our global team of consulting engineers to further our ongoing plans for worldwide growth!

MongoDB Professional Services works with customers of all shapes and sizes in all verticals, from tier-1 banks to small web startups, on a variety of interesting use cases from e-commerce platforms to trading systems to social media applications. Solve interesting problems, gain incredible cross-stack experience, work with the best and brightest people in the business, network with industry leaders, and see new places - all in a day’s work!

MongoDB consulting exists to support the development of our customers’ vision, accelerate customers’ time to value, and drive a multitude of customer adoption scenarios - from building new solutions to modernising legacy applications or migrating to the cloud. Our consulting solutions ensure that organisations get the best out of MongoDB.

Be one of the recognised experts in this rapidly growing field in a high-growth software company successfully challenging the status quo of the database industry. You will have abundant opportunities to meaningfully impact the growth of our business in your region.

We’re looking for a highly technical individual, with strong problem-solving and communication skills, and is comfortable working closely with customers. 

Work Location

This role will be based remotely in Hyderabad / Bangalore and requires a frequent travel for short trips to customer site during the working week once the restriction are lifted. 

• Excellent analytical, diagnostic skills, and problem-solving skills
• High motivation for a role that combines deep technical and customer-management dimensions
• Confidence speaking and presenting in a collaborative customer setting
• 5+ years of software development/consulting/support experience, preferably in a number of distinct industries/verticals
• Familiarity with enterprise-scale software architectures, application development methodologies, and software deployment and operations
• Competence in at least one of the following languages (in no particular order): Java, C#, Python, Node.js (JavaScript), Ruby, Go.
• Experience with databases such as MongoDB, Oracle, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with Linux diagnostics and tuning; Windows tuning knowledge is a plus
• Should have the strong capability with, minimally, both English and any local language - as necessary

As a core member of the MongoDB Professional Services team, you will

• Contribute to customer implementations at any or all phases of the application lifecycle: portfolio assessment, application planning, and design, deployment architectures, development and build, integration and release configuration, system testing, production operations, application optimisation, and best practices adoption
• Deliver customer classroom-based training to architect, developer, and operations roles
• Work as part of a wider delivery team comprising fellow consulting engineers, project managers, and account teams
• Cultivate your individual MongoDB reputation as a trusted advisor to guide MongoDB and our customers into the future
• Partner with Product and Engineering teams to influence the direction of the MongoDB product roadmap

As a Senior Consulting Engineer, you will be successful in this role when you can execute the following

• Become a field expert in “everything MongoDB”
• Communicate complex technical proposals simply and convincingly to a wide range of audiences
• Gain reputation as a trusted advisor with your clients, large and small
• Ensure your client’s success with their MongoDB endeavours
• Maintain required level of billable utilisation
• Influence MongoDB product development by contributing experience from the field
• Successfully communicate the product roadmap to external clients
• Constantly work on improving yourself, our products and our team

Life at MongoDB

 Our India office culture

• 300+ people, with teams in Sales, Engineering, HR, Finance, IT & Marketing
• Regular group outings and opportunities to get to know your colleagues
• Employee affinity groups

 Our Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive Health cover, dental cover, travel insurance & Life Insurance.
• 26 weeks Maternity & 20 Paternity leave to spend time with new arrivals

To drive the personal growth and business impact of our employees, we’re committed to developing a supportive and enriching culture for everyone. From employee affinity groups, to fertility assistance and a generous parental leave policy, we value our employees’ wellbeing and want to support them along every step of their professional and personal journeys.https://www.mongodb.com/blog/channel/culture"> Learn more about what it’s like to work at MongoDB, and help us make an impact on the world!

MongoDB is committed to providing any necessary accommodations for individuals with disabilities within our application and interview process. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter.

MongoDB is an equal opportunities employer.