Java Developer

• Strong Java programming skills
• Minimum of 5 years practical software development experience
• Robust object-oriented design pattern knowledge and implementation experience using Java;
• Python a plus
• Advanced knowledge and experience developing and working with relational databases such as
• Sybase and MySQL
• Experience with multi-tier application architecture and high performance distributed and in-
• memory caching solutions
• Strong understanding of data modeling techniques
• Strong foundation in SDLC best practices including test driven development, unit testing
• discipline, agile development, and CI/CD strategies

Position: Senior Backend Developer (Python + FastAPI + GCP)

Engagement Type: Remote

Location: Remote

Position Overview:

Seeking a Senior Backend Developer with 6–8 years of experience to design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems using Python and FastAPI on Google Cloud Platform, ensuring high performance, reliability, and secure deployments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems using Python (FastAPI) with clean architecture and modular design principles.

• Architect and implement microservices and RESTful APIs ensuring reliability, security, and optimal response times.

• Own end-to-end system design from schema definition to deployment with focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and cost efficiency.

• Manage DevOps pipelines for CI/CD, containerization, and infrastructure automation using Docker, Terraform, and GitHub Actions.

• Deploy, monitor, and optimize cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including Compute Engine, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, and Cloud Storage.

• Collaborate with frontend, AI, and data engineering teams to define robust API contracts and efficient data flows.

• Implement observability practices including logging, tracing, and alerting using Stackdriver, Prometheus, or Grafana.

• Conduct code reviews, system design sessions, and performance tuning for production-grade deployments.

Required Skills:

• Strong expertise in Python with a focus on FastAPI.

• Solid understanding of software architecture and design patterns.

• Experience with API design and authentication (OAuth2, JWT).

• Deep knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services including Compute Engine, Pub/Sub, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, and IAM policies.

• Proficiency in containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or Cloud Build.

• Hands-on experience with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Firestore and ORM frameworks such as SQLAlchemy or Tortoise ORM.

• Knowledge of system monitoring, alerting, and logging in distributed systems.

Preferred (Bonus) Skills:

• Experience with API Gateway, Redis, or Celery for async processing.

• Familiarity with message queues like Kafka or RabbitMQ.

• Exposure to event-driven architecture and cloud cost optimization strategies.

• Understanding of DevSecOps and cloud security best practices.

• Experience working with cross-functional product and data teams.

Who You Are:

• You’ve built scalable, production-ready APIs in fast-paced environments, and are comfortable with the challenges that come with a growing startup.
• You understand event-driven architectures and have hands-on experience building real-time applications.
• You are fully capable of taking ownership of backend systems, from designing the database schema to writing efficient, maintainable code.
• You think beyond the code: optimizing performance, scalability, and security are as important as building new features.
• You’re comfortable troubleshooting complex issues, whether that’s API bottlenecks, database performance, or production issues.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and manage a NestJS backend with a modular, scalable architecture that can easily handle real-time events and communication.
• Develop and maintain WebSocket services for real-time event-driven updates and ensure seamless communication across the system.
• Integrate RabbitMQ for reliable internal messaging, handling queues and ensuring event-driven workflows are efficient and fault-tolerant.
• Implement database management strategies using MongoDB, Redis, and Elasticsearch, ensuring efficient data handling, indexing, and optimization.
• Integrate with external APIs (JSON-RPC, XML-RPC, REST) to enhance system capabilities.
• Ensure high performance of the system by optimizing database queries, implementing caching strategies using Redis, and ensuring optimal indexing and data flow.
• Implement role-based authentication and authorization mechanisms using JWT, OAuth, and RBAC patterns within NestJS.
• Follow security best practices to ensure sensitive data is protected, credentials are stored securely, and the system is resilient to common vulnerabilities.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between different services and technologies.

Must-Have Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and NestJS with TypeScript.
• Solid experience with MongoDB, Redis, and Elasticsearch for data storage and real-time data handling.
• In-depth knowledge of WebSockets and Socket.IO in NestJS Gateways, enabling real-time communication and updates.
• Experience with RabbitMQ for message queuing and asynchronous task handling.
• Strong understanding of authentication & authorization systems using JWT, OAuth, and RBAC (Role-Based Access Control).
• Expertise in optimizing APIs, including techniques for caching, improving database performance, and reducing latency.
• Familiar with API security best practices, including secure storage of credentials, encryption, and safeguarding sensitive data.

Key Skills:

• TypeScript, NestJS, WebSockets, Socket.io
• Redis, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, RabbitMQ
• API Optimization, JWT, OAuth, RBAC
• Real-time communication, Event-driven architecture

Technical Skills:

• Enterprise: Java, J2EE, Microservices
• OS: Linux
• Database: Oracle, Postgres
• Networking, Multithreading, Socket programming
• Technologies: Struct, Spring, Spring-boot, Hibernate, Hibernate, Event sourcing
• Worked in RESTFul APIs, security and security-related areas especially where financial transactions are involved

Good to Know: ● Docker ● Jenkins ● CI/CD

Additional requirements:

• Strong work ethics, Disciplined, Value-driven, honest, respectful, honours commitment
• Has startup experience or willing to work in small companies
• Has knowledge/experience on the latest trends and technologies
• Has Github profile with own projects
• Participate in stack overflow, open source etc
• Has their own blog
• Excellent communication skills
• Extraordinary problem-solving skills
• Having standout/unique resume layout/design

• Looking for 2+ Years of Java Developers.
• Looking for Immediate joiners.
• Application development experience in Spring Framework, Spring MVC ,Spring Boot.
• Experience in designing and developing microservices.
• Experience in data structures.

Hello,

My name is Amim and I'm a part of the Talent Acquisition team in PayU India!

Were looking for a seasoned Backend engineers who would work on cutting edge technologies to solve complex problems in FinTech world. We are currently looking for bright and talented backend engineers, who can bring new ideas to the table and contribute to our strategy in a big way.

If you like to solve complex problems and challenges, that too in a fast-moving and dynamic environment, this is great opportunity for you.

Who were looking for

Position :      Senior Software Engineer / Lead Software Engineer

Experience : 4 yrs - 9 yrs

Job Location: Bangalore / Gurgaon / Pune(Currently WFH)

Key Skills :  Object Oriented Programming ( Java / Go Lang), Problem Solving, Data Structures Algorithms, System Design Microservices / Spring Boot, Distributed Systems, AWS, Cloud, Scalability, Web Security, Kafka, Elasticsearch, Mo SQL / MongoDB / MySQL etc.  

Desired Profile

B.E / B. Tech / M. Tech in computer science or equivalent with excellent academic record.

Experience in any language like Java / GoLang / Core Java / Scala / RoR and object oriented design.

You will be Translating high level business problems into scalable design and code.

Very strong in Data Structures and Algorithms with excellent programming skills

Have experience in building and maintaining large scale web applications in service oriented architecture.

Passion for adopting new technologies at rapid pace and working in a highly agile environment

What we offer

A positive, get-things-done workplace

A dynamic, constantly evolving space (change is par for the course important you are comfortable with this)

An inclusive environment that ensures we listen to a diverse range of voices when making decisions.

Ability to learn cutting edge concepts and innovation in an agile start-up environment with a global scale

Access to 5000+ training courses accessible anytime/anywhere to support your growth and development (Corporate with top learning partners like Harvard, Coursera, Udacity)

 About us

At PayU, we are a global fintech investor and our vision is to build a world without financial borders where everyone can prosper. We give people in high growth markets the financial services and products they need to thrive. Our expertise in 18+ high-growth markets enables us to extend the reach of financial services. This drives everything we do, from investing in technology entrepreneurs to offering credit to underserved individuals, to helping merchants buy, sell, and operate online. Being part of Prosus, one of the largest technology investors in the world, gives us the presence and expertise to make a real impact. Find out more at http://www.payu.com">www.payu.com

Our Commitment to Building A Diverse and Inclusive Workforce

As a global and multi-cultural organization with varied ethnicities thriving across locations, we realize that our responsibility towards fulfilling the D&I commitment is huge. Therefore, we continuously strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and safe environment, for all our people, communities, and customers. Our leaders are committed to create an inclusive work culture which enables transparency, flexibility, and unbiased attention to every PayUneer so they can succeed, irrespective of gender, color, or personal faith. An environment where every person feels they belong, that they are listened to, and where they are empowered to speak up. At PayU we have zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice whether a specific race, ethnicity, or of persons with disabilities, or the LGBTQ communities.

If you are interested, please share your resume on md.amim at payu.in