Core Java Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer to join our team and contribute to the development and improvement of both our customer-centric SaaS platform and internal systems. As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our application, ensuring high performance, scalability, and security.

As a Backend Developer with expertise in Java, and PostgreSQL, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining the backend infrastructure of our SaaS and internal platforms, ensuring its reliability, scalability, and performance. Join our team and be a part of building cutting-edge software solutions that empower our customers and drive business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including front-end developers, product managers, and designers, to understand project requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Design and develop server-side logic, APIs, and database schema to support the functionality and performance requirements of our SaaS platform.
• Write clean, modular, and well-documented code using any relevant programming language preferably Java with SpringBoot.
• Optimize the backend systems for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring high performance and responsiveness of the application.
• Implement data storage solutions using PostgreSQL or other relational databases, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to identify and resolve any issues or bugs in the backend code.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in backend development and contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Backend Developer or similar role, with a focus on server-side development.
• Proficiency in working with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, and writing efficient SQL queries.
• Familiarity with SaaS concepts and architecture.
• Experience with API design and development, including RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, including object-oriented programming, design patterns, and data structures.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred, but not mandatory.

Job Overview:

We are looking for Tech Lead to join our Engineering team and lead all stages of the software product development life cycle. This will include analyzing system and user requirements, designing software flowcharts, writing clean Java code, troubleshooting bugs, and running tests to improve system functionality. If you are a person who has proficiency in Java technologies, good analytical skills, the ability to design software systems and anticipate issues, and frame remedial actions with excellent teamwork skills; We would like to speak to you

Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, scale, and maintain backend services in Java
2. Collaborate with the engineering and product team to discuss project definitions and goals.
3. Work on individual priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
4. Improve reliability, scalability, observability, and security of the backend systems.
5. Write simple, efficient, and maintainable code
6. Function well in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
7. Ensuring best coding standards and practices to improve and maintain quality.

Requirements:

8. Bachelor/Master degree in CS or related field from a reputed college
9. Sound knowledge of Java technologies.
10. Solid grip on the programming basics like DS and algorithms, OOPS.
11. Experience with software design and application programming
12. Understanding & experience with software design patterns, restful APIs, and microservice architecture
13. Experience with software design and application programming
14. Strong debugging skills
15. Exposure to CI/CD and Test-Driven Development
16. Nice to have are Unix / Linux, database SQl / NoSQL, Java Spring, working knowledge on scripting (Perl, Shell Scripting).

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

Must-Have Technology Skills:

• OOP Concept, Java 8+, Spring Boot, API development, Agile Scrum knowledge, Strong Databases design concepts of RDBMS, and capable of writing and optimizing complex queries.
  Good understanding of any Database tool e.g. Postgres, MySQL, etc.,
• DevOps basic knowledge e.g. implementation of logging in the code, Application Performance Management.
• Basic API & Application security, and Basics of tuning application performance.
• Basic Understanding of DevOps concepts e.g. CI & CD, Deployment lifecycle, Basic understanding of unit testing concepts e.g. TDD (test-driven development).
• A basic understanding of Microservices patterns
• A basic understanding of Java scripting.
• Good understanding of UI Frameworks like Angular 8+

Must-Have Soft Skills:

• Verbal & Written English communication, Good Problem-solving skills,
• Good Planning skills,
• Team Player,
• Good leadership skills
• Good written and verbal communication

Job Description

• Good experience as a full-stack developer in DB-centric applications and should be able to write and optimize complex database queries
• Requirement gathering & understanding, effort estimation, technical design, project planning, and monitoring in an Agile environment.
• Work proactively & independently to address project requirements, and articulate issues/challenges with enough lead time to address project delivery risks.
• Providing expertise in technical analysis and solving technical issues during project delivery.
• Customer interfacing - understand customer requirements, and propose technical solutions.
• Full Software Development Lifecycle (Agile).
• Code reviews, test case reviews and ensure code developed meets the requirements.
• Component Design/ Coding/ Unit Testing/ Debugging / Test Driven Development / Continuous Integration.
• Carry out adaptive changes necessitated by changes in Business Requirements and Technology

Responsibilities

• You will design and develop large scale distributed services
• You will analyse and improve the efficiency, scalability, stability, and security of the platform as a whole.
• You will act as the primary owner of one or more components while driving innovation in your area of ownership
• You will proactively research & evaluate new tools, technologies, and techniques to improve the value of the system.
• You will work with engineering leadership in solving and architecting solutions for challenging or complex development issues.
• You will work independently and handle dependencies with very minimal oversight
• You will take initiatives in developing and maintaining integrations of best practices within the back-end.
• You will help identify systemic issues, performance bottlenecks and work on design/architect improvements.

Requirements

• You have 1 - 9 years of experience in software development.
• You have designed and scaled up the system.
• You have a strong understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.
• You are an incessant problem solver and tougher the problem gets, more fun you have.
• You have strong command in any one or more of the following languages: Python and Django
• You understand the business impact of your decisions.

Good To Have

• You have prior experience in fintech companies

Traits We Are Looking For

• Experience in a specific tech stack doesn't matter for us.
• The general engineering mindset and aptitude is what matters more.
• Technically strong and curious.
• Should have a hacker mindset and should love exploring new technologies.

Desired Skills and Experience

Java, Python, Data Structures, Algorithms