Backend Engineer

About the Role

We're seeking a skilled Java Developer with strong AWS cloud experience to join our

solution architecture team. You'll be building scalable backend systems, integrating diverse

enterprise platforms, and developing cloud-native solutions for clients across government,

agriculture, and manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

• Design and develop robust Java-based backend services and APIs for enterprise

applications

• Build microservices architectures for cloud-native deployments on AWS

• Implement RESTful APIs and SOAP web services for enterprise integration

• Develop serverless applications using AWS Lambda and event-driven architectures

• Create data processing pipelines using AWS services

AWS Cloud Development

• Deploy and manage applications on AWS infrastructure (EC2, ECS, EKS)

• Implement serverless solutions using Lambda, API Gateway, and Step Functions

• Design and implement storage solutions using S3, EBS, and EFS

• Work with AWS databases (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB)

• Implement messaging and queuing using SQS, SNS, and EventBridge

• Configure and manage application monitoring using CloudWatch

System Integration

• Design and implement integration solutions connecting disparate enterprise systems

• Build adapters and connectors for third-party APIs, legacy systems, and SaaS

platforms

• Implement enterprise integration patterns (message routing, transformation,

orchestration)

• Develop middleware solutions using AWS integration services

• Handle data synchronization, format transformations (XML, JSON, CSV), and

protocol conversions

Database & Performance

• Design and optimize database schemas for AWS RDS (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and

Aurora

• Write efficient SQL queries, stored procedures, and optimize database performance

• Implement caching strategies using AWS ElastiCache (Redis/Memcached)

• Configure database connection pooling and manage high-availability setups

• Troubleshoot database bottlenecks and resolve concurrency issues

Security & DevOps

• Implement AWS security best practices (IAM, Security Groups, KMS)

• Build CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy

• Configure application auto-scaling and load balancing

Quality & Best Practices

• Write clean, maintainable code following SOLID principles and design patterns

• Implement comprehensive unit and integration testing

• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions

• Document technical specifications, API contracts, and AWS architecture diagrams

Required Skills & Experience

Core Java Expertise

• 3-5 years of hands-on Java development experience (Java 11+ preferred)

• Strong understanding of OOP concepts, data structures, and algorithms

• Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA)

• Proficiency in building RESTful and SOAP web services

AWS Cloud Experience (Must Have)

• 2+ years of hands-on AWS experience with production deployments

• Strong knowledge of core AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, API Gateway

• Experience with AWS networking: VPC, subnets, security groups, load balancers

• Understanding of AWS IAM, security best practices, and compliance

• Experience with AWS monitoring and logging (CloudWatch, X-Ray)

• Knowledge of AWS messaging services (SQS, SNS, EventBridge)

• Familiarity with AWS database services (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB)

Integration Experience

• Experience with enterprise integration patterns and middleware solutions

• Knowledge of API design, development, and management

• Understanding of authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth2, JWT, SAML)

• Experience with data transformation and mapping frameworks

• Familiarity with integration protocols (HTTP/S, FTP/SFTP, SMTP, JMS)

Database Skills

• Strong SQL skills with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL preferred)

• Experience with JPA/Hibernate ORM frameworks

• Understanding of database connection pooling and transaction management

• Knowledge of database migrations and versioning tools (Flyway/Liquibase)

Technical Stack

• Build tools: Maven or Gradle

• Version control: Git

• API documentation: Swagger/OpenAPI

• Testing frameworks: JUnit, Mockito, TestNG

• Containerization: Docker (experience with ECS/EKS is a plus)

Must have

• Proven usage of Agentic AI Tools in SDLC

Bonus Skills

• AWS Certifications (Developer)

• Experience with message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, Amazon MSK)

• Kubernetes and container orchestration (EKS)

• AWS serverless application development (SAM, Serverless Framework)

• Experience with Apache Camel, MuleSoft, or other integration platforms

• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)

• Knowledge React/Angular technologies for full-stack collaboration

• Experience with ERP/CRM systems integration

Desired Attributes

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities

• Ability to design cloud-native architectures following AWS Well-Architected

Framework

• Good communication skills for interacting with clients and cross-functional teams

• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in team environments

• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality solutions

• Cost-conscious approach to AWS resource utilization

Education

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or

related field

• Equivalent practical experience will be considered

• AWS certifications are highly valued

• Develop, test, and maintain server-side applications using Node.js and related technologies.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture to support frontend functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Optimize application performance, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and methodologies to improve development processes.

Mandatory

• SaaS experience of 2 years with total development experience of 4 years
• Must have worked in a smaller company of less than 100
• Should have built solutions/softwares end to end and not just as a part of bigger team
• Should see themselves going deeper into the same role even 5 years down the line
• Should have knowledge on Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and Node.js design patterns.
• Proficiency in working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL.
• Experience with API development, including RESTful services and microservices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex server-side issues.

Essential

• Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Knowledge of system design and scalable architecture.
• Understanding of security best practices and implementing secure APIs.

Good to Have

• Experience with GraphQL and related backend technologies.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Experience with platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, or other e-commerce technologies.
• Exposure to frontend technologies such as React for better cross-functional collaboration.

·        Qualification: bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or any field.

·        Proven experience of 6+ years in project management, preferably in software development projects involving Python.

·        Strong proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with relevant frameworks.

·        Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

·        Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and timeliness.

·        Expertise in Django/Python/AWS and MySQL.

·        Problem-solving aptitude and a proactive approach to challenges.

·        Experience working in an Agile development environment is highly desirable.

·        Strong organizational and time management skills.

·        Possess a strong understanding of Python programming concepts, frameworks, and best practices.

·        Assist team members with technical challenges, review code, and contribute to technical discussions.

·        Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, resources, and deliverables.

Introduction: 

Tyroo’s Vidtech.ai is one of the largest independent marketing automation clouds built for the video first world. We build software and platforms that allow our partners to derive maximum yields on their marketing spends on various video-first social platforms. We work on problems that involve building high availability, low latency solutions which require computing optimal decisions using various self-created modules as well as pre-available modules popular in the ML and Big Data world.

We are looking for a backend developer who has at least 1 year of professional experience in building systems on either Python or Node.js and is able to become an anchor/pillar for the team. The role will require you to architect and develop systems/features needed for our marketing automation products. Strong leadership and mentoring skills are also necessary so that the individual can train, educate and manage junior resources.

Key Requirements:

• Must be able to tackle complex business problems by breaking them down into sets of simpler problems and architect solutions for the same
• Must exhibit thought leadership and should be committed to mentoring and team building
• Must have excellent communication skills as the individual needs to collaborate with the Business and Product team
• Must be proactive towards changing software development landscape and keep upskilling
• Must be able to contribute in setting up best practices and effective design patterns in the complete development lifecycle.

Technical Requirements:

• Must have 3+ years of experience in developing scalable systems on Python/Node.js with a strong grasp of microservices and serverless architectural patterns
• Must have prior experience with databases like MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Redis
• Must be exposed to cloud platforms like AWS or GCP and containerization using Dockers
• Must have worked with RESTful APIs and WebSockets
• Must have a deep understanding of HTTP, web browsers and token-based authentication/authorization (OAuth, JWT)
• Must be experienced on Version Control Tools (Git) and Package Managers (npm, yarn, pip)
• Must adhere to coding standards and have the habit of doing unit testing along with regular and rigorous code reviews
• Should know about microservices orchestration using Kubernetes, web servers like Nginx/Apache and queuing systems like Kafka/Kinesis

• Experience in either of these Relational DB’s MS SQL Server / PostgreSQL / AWS Aurora DB / MySQL / Oracle / NOSQL DBs (MongoDB / DynamoDB / DocumentDB) in an application development environment and eagerness to switch DB.
• 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

• Banking / Insurance / Retail domain would be a plus.
• Interaction with a client a plus

• Knowledge in a Cloud Platform (AWS / Azure)
• Knowledge on version control system (SVN / Git)
• Exposure to Quality and Process Management
• Knowledge in Agile Methodology

• Team building (attitude to train, work along, mentor juniors)
• Communication skills (all kinds)
• Quality consciousness
• Analytical acumen to all business requirement
• Think out-of-box for business solution

As a software engineer, you will be the part of a team that focuses on building software applications that scale well. You will play a significant role in shaping our software architecture that provides measurable customer value. You understand both technology and business to know the right trade-offs to make. You will be a technical mentor for your team members. You will work closely with your peers, managers, product, design, and operations teams to create solutions that meet business requirements. You will drive engineering and operational excellence across Scatter. You will collaborate with other engineers to surface common pain points, develop solutions and evangelize best practices.

Qualifications:

2-3 years of professional software engineering experience building customer-facing web and/or mobile applications Strong coding skills using Python, Django, is mandatory. Knowledge on Html, Css, React Js, Jquery, Bootstrap or equivalent programming language is added advantage Graduated from Tier 1 or Tier 2 engineering colleges Excellent knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science or a related discipline Experience working in an agile environment Self-quick learner and passionate problem solver Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, with an enthusiastic attitude to support and resolve customer problems Good oral and written communication skills Above all, an insatiable desire and ability to learn

Nice to have skills:

Experience with large-scale SaaS applications Experience building web and mobile applications Experience designing services on top of cloud infrastructure like AWS, Azure, etc Prior experience in building product from 0-1

Benefits

Ownership and autonomy to drive customer and culture initiatives Opportunity to get mentored and mentor junior engineers Remote work