Backend Tech Lead

Job Summary:

As a Java Spring Boot Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend services and APIs. With 2.5+ years of experience, including knowledge in Kotlin, you will work alongside a cross-functional team to build scalable and performant systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java and Kotlin code
• Build and consume RESTful APIs and microservices using Spring Boot
• Ensure the best possible performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
• Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, and DevOps for end-to-end delivery
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and technical issues
• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 2.5+ years of experience with Java and Spring Boot
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, MVC, and microservices architecture
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Proficiency with Git and Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Experience with unit testing and test automation frameworks

Company Overview-

A venture-backed funded startup valued at 30.5 Million Dollars.

The team co-founders are both IIT-IIM Alumni with a strong professional background and are backed by some of the leading global and Indian funds and entrepreneurs.

Role Overview 

As a  Backend Engineer, you will be working closely with our core team in building products from scratch into large-scale platforms and solving business problems leveraging new and innovative technology. More than anything, we are looking for engineers that are eager to learn and build a meaningful company. We are a small team and encourage engineers to wear many hats

Responsibilities 

- Design and build highly reliable and performant applications that deliver a great user experience. 

- Own large technical deliverables and execute in a structured manner. - Take accountability for the overall health of the applications you build. - Platform components as libraries, utilities and promote reuse. 

- Be able to conceptualize and develop prototypes quickly 

Skills & Requirements 

▪ Work Experience between 1-3 years in large scale applications with the desire to work in fast-paced startups 

▪ Experience/Knowledge of Node.JS, Express.JS, AWS, MongoDB. 

Your Qualifications:

 7 to 12 years of experience with majority as Java engineer

 Strong hands on experience on building application using technologies Java, Spring, Hibernate, Maven/Gradle.

 Experience in building Micro Services using Spring Boot / Go.

 Strong knowledge and experience with SQL queries and databases like Postgre SQL/Oracle.

 Strong knowledge and experience on Platform components such as Docker, Kubernetes and Service Mesh (Istio).

 Good knowledge of scripting languages (preferably Python and Bash)

 Familiarity with CI/CD environment (Jenkins).

 Experience on Observability stack such as ELK Stack, Prometheus & Grafana would be added advantage.

 Should have experience on Active MQ based async queuing system design and deployment.

 Strong experience of system design and implementation of end-to-end integrated systems.

 Familiarity with Hazelcast and Zk Solution would be a plus.

 Strong skills to write technical design documentation.

 Experience of leading a team as tech lead.

 Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.

 Good communication skills with tech/non-tech people.

What You'll Do:

 Assigned to software development projects and/or system enhancements as tech lead.

 Be engaged in a whole process of development project (requirements analysis, design, implementation, testing/verification, deployment, operation/maintenance).

 Work closely with project manager and other engineers. Some of them are in different locations such as Japan and Singapore.

 Always improve the design quality, code quality, testing quality and system quality spontaneously. In addition, create such a culture in our team.

 Understand business needs and user behavior and develop solutions to those needs.

 Develop and maintain a deep understanding of our systems and propose system improvements.

 Guide and support less-experienced members as mentor and role model to improve the team productivity and achieve team’s goals together.

Better to Have:

 Familiarity with Telecom Service Provider’s Billing Ecosystem/BSS Systems.

 Familiarity with and experience on Cloud Native Technologies.

 Familiarity with Agile Software development process.

 Familiarity with and experience on Linux/Unix environment

 Work experience with a remote team

 Familiarity with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence, HipChat)

 Familiarity with source control system (Gitlab, SVN, etc.)

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

You'll benefit from our network of global communities and collaborative culture that will help you build technical and functional skills and capabilities. And because we serve more than 28 countries industries globally, you'll have the opportunity to develop valuable industry-specific expertise.

The scale of our capabilities and client engagements and the unique way we innovate, operate and deliver value will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest technology trends. You'll have access to leading-edge technology.

• Collaborating with the UX and UI design teams to produce seamless, robust and innovative front-end user experiences
• Working closely with Project Managers to deploy project requirements
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously and be able to address their specific needs and requirements at a moment's notice
• Understanding business needs that drive project features and functions and provide internal consultation

Desired Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Programming or a similar field
• 2+ years of experience developing within the Shopify and Shopify Plus platforms
• 2+ years of experience in front-end technologies including, but not limited to, JavaScript, AJAX, HTML, CSS, SASS, XML
• Troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Interest in staying current and applying the most current best practices
• Ability to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment
• A true passion for design and technology
• A disciplined approach to testing and quality assurance
• Positive attitude, high energy, and love for broadening web development skill set    

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering, 
• 3-5 years of exp in building web applications using PHP (Laravel framework)
• Very good in build rich UI using HTML/CSS and Jquery
• Good understanding of databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc
• Good Communication

Responsibilities

• Compensation Industry leading compensation
• Write clean and well-designed codes
• Produce detailed specifications Troubleshoot, test, and maintain the core product software and databases
• To ensure strong optimization and functionality.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle Follow industry best practices
• Develop and deploy new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary

We are looking for an experienced top-notch Software Engineer to grow with our development team. As a Node.js engineer, you will be involved from conception to completion with projects that are technologically sound and impactful.

What you will do: 

1. Work on existing software solutions or new systems on the specified programming language.
2. Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code. 
3. Ensure the best possible performance, quality of the solution you are working on. 
4. Working closely with business analysts, software engineers, product managers, designers and other stakeholders. 
5. Write well-designed and efficient code by adhering to the specified coding standards. 
6. Mentor and support other team members by doing code reviews and applying your experience in process and technical leadership.
7. Document the development process, architecture, and standard components.

1. Minimum 2 years of work experience as a Software Engineer(Node.js).
2. Good knowledge of SQL and related databases.
3. Proficient in Node.js, Javascript, AJAX, jQuery, JSON, CSS and HTML.
4. Knowledge of object-oriented programming.
5. Knowledge of the Front-end and Back-end processes.
6. Knowledge of web development, continuous integration, and cloud technologies
7. Proficiency with RESTful APIs to connect applications to back-end services.
8. Flexibility to switch to a new programming language as and when required. 
9. Ability to own a product and deliver exceptional quality. 
10. Analytical capabilities and logical approach to problem-solving. 
11. Familiarity with software development lifecycle and agile methodology.
12. Good at writing understandable, testable code with an eye towards maintainability 
13. Proficiency in software engineering tools. 
14. Have system-level thinking and the ability to develop a system as a whole. 
15. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering or any other relevant course. 
16. Good communication skills - including the ability to convey information to non-technical team members in a concise and clear way. 
17. Ability to understand the end-user. 

• Impactful Projects: At Synoriq, you get to work on exciting projects that create a huge impact in the lives of common people. You get exposure to the various domains we work in - be it the financial sector or the government sector. With projects of such scale, we work on the latest and most popular technologies in the market. 
• Great Nucleus of Minds: You get to work with the smartest people and learn together. Our team is a bunch of talented designers, engineers, singers, storytellers, and dancers.  
• Fun: We understand that theres a life outside the office too. We offer flexibility in the work schedule and work from home so that you give your best every day.  
• Leadership Initiatives: We promote the overall development of an individual and help you realize your professional goals. There are ample learning opportunities providing exposure in different domains and working in cutting-edge technology.