Backend developer

Position: Lead Backend Engineer

Location: Remote

Experience: 10+ Years

Budget: 1.7 LPM

Employment Type: [Contract]

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of proven backend engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Expertise in SQL (Postgres) and database optimization.
• Hands-on experience with OpenAI APIs.
• Strong command of FastAPI and microservices architecture.
• Solid knowledge of debugging, troubleshooting, and performance tuning.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Agentic Systems or ability to quickly adopt them.
• Exposure to modern CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Job description

Note: Applications are welcome from candidates who are immediate joiners or currently serving their notice period.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and test low-latency, high-volume client-facing applications.
• Develop and maintain enterprise-scale, n-tier applications for the investment banking/capital markets domain.
• Implement microservices-based solutions using Spring Boot and other modern frameworks.
• Work extensively with Core Java 5.0 and above, Spring Framework, and CXF
• Optimize applications for multi-threading and high-performance server-side development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient solutions
• Work with RDBMS (preferably Sybase) to handle large-scale data processing.
• Develop and maintain applications on Unix/Linux environments
• Utilize enterprise application design patterns to build robust and scalable solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues while ensuring application stability and performance.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in Java development
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and cloud-based deployment.
• Expertise in Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and CXF
• Experience in developing and optimizing applications for high-volume, multi-threaded environments
• Solid understanding of financial domain applications, sales, and trading platforms
• Proficiency in working with relational databases (Sybase preferred)
• Familiarity with Unix/Linux environments and shell scripting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to articulate and present design ideas effectively.

• Participate in requirements analysis and design 
• Development of Web applications and RESTful APIs using C#, .NET Core, ASP.NET Core, .NET Framework 4.7, C#, ASP.NET MVC, LINQ, Entity Framework 6.0, EF Core
• Development of Microservices using Clean Architecture, CQRS, .NET Design Patterns, SOLID Principles and Object-oriented design & analysis (OOA & OOD)
• Development of Microservices using Microsoft Azure or AWS, Dockers and Kubernetes
• Write clean, scalable code using .NET programming languages (C#)
• Write Microsoft SQL queries and optimize both external and internal DB processes and procedures.
• Use automation tools, following CI/CD best practices in an established DevOps team.
• Write unit and integration tests using Moq
• Collaborate with internal teams to produce software design and architecture
• Develop documentation throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Serve as an expert on applications and provide technical support  

Hey there! We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Ruby on Rails developer to join our team. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for enhancing our product offerings and ensuring smooth operations and scalability of our existing infrastructure. If you have a strong foundation in RoR development, possess a knack for writing clean code, and are excited about building and scaling innovative products, we would love to hear from you.

To provide you with a brief overview of the job role, we are sharing the specific requirements that we expect from you. Please have a look:

Requirements:

• Proven experience working as a Ruby on Rails developer in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of Ruby, Ruby on Rails framework, and PostgreSQL.
• Extensive experience with hosting and maintaining production applications on AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
• Solid understanding of real-time communication and experience with socket programming.
• Experience in implementing AI in real-world applications is a solid plus.
• Experience in front-end technologies, particularly Vue.js would be a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze and debug complex issues.
• Experience leading a development team or mentoring junior developers.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Architect and implement scalable solutions using RoR, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• Develop and maintain APIs, web services, and integrations with various third-party systems.
• Lead and collaborate with a team of developers to design, develop, and maintain high-quality scalable applications.
• Recruit and provide technical leadership and guidance to developers.
• Optimise and ensure the reliability of the backend infrastructure.
• Optimise application performance and ensure the scalability and security of the software.
• Stay up-to-date and passionate about the latest technologies, trends, and best practices in software development.
• Optimize the monthly spending on cloud infrastructure.

About Foaps:

We are an innovative startup empowering restaurants to excel in the online food delivery business. Our platform aggregates all online food delivery orders into a single consolidated dashboard, improving the efficiency of order management and aiding restaurant growth. With a strong presence in the Indian market and partnerships with major delivery services like Zomato, Swiggy, Dunzo, Thrive, and magicpin, we are making a significant impact in the restaurant industry. Backed by flat6labs Bahrain, our mission is to revolutionize how restaurants conduct their online food delivery business.

For more details visit our website www.foaps.co

Why Join Foaps?:

At Foaps, we offer compelling reasons for you to join our team:

• Collaborate directly with the founders: As a part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with the founders and actively participate in the decision-making processes of our early-stage startup. Your contributions will have a direct impact on shaping the direction and success of our business.

• Stock options: We believe in recognizing and rewarding the hard work and dedication of our team members. As a valued team member, you will be eligible for stock options based on your performance and contributions. This allows you to share in the growth and success of the company.

• Performance-based salary increments: We value your efforts and believe in fostering a culture of growth. Individuals’ performance, dedication, contribution, and achievements will be acknowledged and rewarded accordingly.

• Team-oriented environment: At Foaps, we prioritize collaboration and teamwork. Our company culture is not based on hierarchy but rather on creating an environment that fits the needs and strengths of our team. We foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where everyone's voice is heard and contributions are valued.

• Make a difference in the Restaurant industry: Foaps is revolutionizing the online food delivery business, making it easier for restaurants to do online delivery business. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to this transformation and play a vital role in shaping the future of the restaurant industry.

Interested? Join us and become a vital part of our startup journey. Together, we'll build an exciting future and make a real impact.

Locus is a global decision- making platform in the supply chain that uses deep learning and proprietary algorithms to provide route optimization, real-time tracking, insights and analytics, beat optimization, efficient warehouse management, vehicle allocation and utilization, intuitive 3D packing and measurement of packages. Locus automates human decisions required to transport a package or a person, between any two points on earth, delivering gains along efficiency, consistency, and transparency in operations.

Locus, which has achieved a peak of 1 million orders processed in a day (200,000 orders an hour) and is trained & tested on over 100 million+ order deliveries, works in 75 cities across the globe. Locus works with several large-scale market leaders like Urban Ladder, Tata Group of Companies, Droplet, Licious, Rollick, Lenskart, other global FMCG, pharma, e-commerce, 3PL and logistics conglomerates.

Locus is backed by some of the biggest names in the market and recently raised $22 MN in Series B funding and also $4 Mn in a pre-Series B round. Earlier, In 2016, Locus raised $2.75 Mn (INR 18.3 Cr) in a Series A funding.

Locus was started by Nishith Rastogi and Geet Garg, two ex-Amazon engineers on a mission to democratize logistics intelligence for businesses across industries. Nishith was profiled by Forbes Asia in their ’30 Under 30’ 2018 list. Geet, on the other hand, holds a dual degree (BTech and MTech) in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology. Our team constitutes of engineers from Indian Institute of Technology and Birla Institute of Technology & Science- Pilani, and Data Scientists with PhDs from Carnegie Mellon University and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research. Our multifaced product and business team is led by senior members from Barclays, Google & Goldman Sachs with immense operational execution experience.

Job Description

• Design & implement backend APIs at Locus.sh
• Mentor junior developers technically.
• Actively work to reduce tech debt in the Locus backend
• Work towards more stability & scalability of the backend
• Tech stack - Java, AWS, Aurora etc.

Eligibility

• 4-8 years of product company experience
• OOP implementation experience. Programming language does not matter, We use Java internally but have hired folks from non Java background.
• Hands on experience in SQL, Dynamo DB, Postgres etc preferred.
• Prior experience building REST APIs
• Advanced understanding of AWS stack
• Prior knowledge of solving problems at scale.

Perks:

• Healthy catered meals at office
• You decide your own Work From Home (WFH) and Out Of Office (OOO)
• Pet-friendly - bring your pets to the office any day. Locus family already has a Rottweiler and a Beagle