
Lead and Senior Software Engineer - Backend
at Edu-tech startup, listed as Top 25 Linkedin Startup.

Years of Exp : 4 - 8yrs
Job Location: Mumbai/Bangalore
Job description:
We are looking for a Sr. Back end web developer/Lead passionate towards building high
performance web applications which can scale for B2C businesses. We are looking for
self-driven individuals who love to find innovative solutions and can perform under pressure. An eye for details and being proud of produced code are the must have attributes for this job.
Responsibilities.
●You will be responsible for converting Product team requirements to modular, testable and efficient code.
●You will be required to design and implement data storage solutions (Databases, caching
layers etc).
●You will also be required to cater to NFRs related to security and performance.
Skills
●At least 5 years of experience in working on NodeJS/Java/Ruby
●Proficiency in RDBMS such as MySQL/PostgreSQL.
●Experience of building/deploying applications on AWS is a definite advantage.
●Familiarity with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries like Sequelize is required.
●Experience in some NoSQL databases (e.g. DynamoDB/Elasticsearch/Redis Cache etc) is a definite plus.
●Good understanding on architectural patterns (e.g. MVC) is required.
●Good communication and analytical skills are the basic needs for this role.
●An urge to create awesome applications that people will enjoy using is a must.
●Other technologies : MySQL , Redis, AWS, Microservices, REST API .
●Knowledge of Javascript is preferable.
●AWS or some cloud experience.
●Should have built web application technology.
●Should have understanding of DevOps and Database.
●Should have done application performance tuning.
Qualification:
●Engineering graduates from Tier I or II institutes.
●B.E/ B.Tech/ MCA/ ME/ M.Tech

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- Design, develop and document scalable applications and APIs.
- Refactor, optimize and improve the existing codebase for maintenance and scale
- Use test-driven development and acceptance tests to ensure feature quality.
- Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
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- Implementation of security and data protection
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- Minimum 1+ years of relevant experience into NodeJS/Software Development role
- Should have a good understanding of request validation, schema validation, and Error handling
- Good understanding of Promises, Async/ Await, and Callbacks
- Should have knowledge of Socket, Pubsub
- Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
- Should have a good understanding of scheduled tasks in NodeJS and CronJobs
- In-depth knowledge of ORM like Mongoose
- In-depth knowledge of object-oriented programming
- Hands-on experience with JavaScript Development on the server-side
- In-depth knowledge & understanding of network protocols (like TCP, HTTP and etc) and REST conventions
- Knowledge of ES6 would be a plus
- Should have good hands-on experience on MongoDB, designing optimized database structure using MongoDB, and writing optimized queries for better performance.
- In-depth knowledge of Indexing strategy and Aggregation.
- Knowledge of caching using Redis would be a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Core Java and Spring Boot
- Develop and optimize queries in MongoDB, including aggregation and indexing
- Build RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services
- Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code following best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and implement requirements
Required Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in Core Java
- Strong expertise in Spring Boot (REST APIs, Security, Data)
- Hands-on experience with MongoDB (CRUD operations, schema design)
- Experience with Microservices architecture


Mandatory Criteria :
- Candidate must have Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes of atleast 2 years in production environments.
- Candidate should have Expertise in at least one public cloud platform [GCP (Preferred), AWS, Azure, or OCI).
- Proficient in backend programming with Python, Java, or Kotlin (at least one is required).
- Candidate should have strong Backend experience.
- Hands-on experience with BigQuery or Snowflake for data analytics and integration.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Backend Engineer with 4–7 years of experience, who has worked extensively on at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, Azure, or OCI). Experience with multiple cloud providers is a strong plus. As a Senior Development Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling backend services and infrastructure on cloud-native platforms.
# Experience with Kubernetes is mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop scalable, reliable backend services and cloud-native applications.
- Build and manage RESTful APIs, microservices, and asynchronous data processing systems.
- Deploy and operate workloads on Kubernetes with best practices in availability, monitoring, and cost-efficiency.
- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
- Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams in an agile environment.
- Ensure high code quality through testing, reviews, and documentation.
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes of atleast 2 years in production environments (mandatory).
- Expertise in at least one public cloud platform [GCP (Preferred), AWS, Azure, or OCI].
- Proficient in backend programming with Python, Java, or Kotlin (at least one is required).
- Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architecture.
- Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes-native deployment workflows.
- Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working across multiple cloud platforms.
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Exposure to monitoring, logging, and observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Monitoring).
- Hands-on experience with BigQuery or Snowflake for data analytics and integration.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of NoSQL databases or event-driven/message-based architectures.
- Experience with serverless services, managed data pipelines, or data lake platforms.
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We are seeking an experienced Java Back-end Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate
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cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet our business needs.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain Java-based back-end applications, services, and APIs.
Write efficient, reusable, and well-documented code following industry best practices
and coding standards.
Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to
understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Implement and maintain database schemas, write complex SQL queries, and optimize
database performance using Oracle SQL.
Develop and consume RESTful web services to enable seamless integration with
external systems.
Utilize Spring framework and its various modules (e.g., Spring Boot, Spring Batch) for
building enterprise-level applications.
Manage project dependencies and build processes using Maven.
Work with version control systems such as Git for code management and collaboration.
Perform unit testing, integration testing, and debugging to ensure the quality and
reliability of back-end components.
Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in back-end
development.
Additional Requirements:
Strong knowledge of application servers such as Tomcat and WebLogic.
Experience with continuous integration tools such as Jenkins.
Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit.
Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms, including OAuth.
Knowledge of SOAP web services and related technologies.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5 Plus years of experience in Java back-end development.
Proficiency in Java programming language and related frameworks (e.g., Spring, Spring
Boot, Spring Batch).
Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles, data structures, and
algorithms.
Experience with Oracle SQL and database design principles.
Familiarity with RESTful web services and API development.
Experience with build tools such as Maven.
Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with other databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.
Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Understanding of software development best practices and design patterns.
We're looking for team players with natural product intuition who can help us build solutions
for our world-class Learning & Assessment platform (edulastic.com).
As a Backend Developer you will be responsible for the server-side of our web applications
and you will work closely with our engineers to ensure the system consistency and improving
user experience.
Role and Responsibilities
- As an experienced backend developer, your primary focus will be the development of all
server-side systems
- A basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well. You will test, secure
and deploy your code
- Knowledge of Node.js is a must along with a server-sideframework
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript
- Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
- Experience and proficiency integrating with RESTAPIs
- Understanding of scalable computing systems, software architecture, data structures,
and algorithms
- Experience in working with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, etc.
- Should be willing to work in a very fluid startup environment and take complete ownership of
the assigned responsibility
Skills Required:
- At least 2 years of experience developing Backends using NodeJS should be well versed
with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds.
- Good knowledge of MongoDB or any other NoSQL
Database.
- Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases.
- Experience developing and deploying REST
APIs.
- Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks.
- Should be a fast learner and a go-getter without any fear of trying out new things Preferences.


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looking only for immediate joiners in Hyderabad region.
• Experience in the financial domain preferred.
• Hands-on developer in Core Java with an excellent understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms and design patterns.
• Experience with frameworks like Spring, Restful Webservices, Queuing systems, Angular, and Python is highly desired.
• Deep understanding of several cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Google etc.
• Hands-on experience developing CI/CD pipelines for continuous development and integration.
• Deep knowledge and experience of Java/J2EE and servers like Tomcat.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :
Web Development / Programming
Magento module development (Back-End)
Realization of developments following a cycle in V (agility)
Elaboration of test scenarios and execution of tests
Application acceptance with referring users
Management of a development unit
Train level 1 support teams
TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED :
Magento
Linux
PHP5
Mysql
Unit tests : PHPUnit / Mockery / GIT / Jenkins / Jira / Agile methodology
TECHNICAL SKILLS RECOMMENDED :
Vagrant
Laravel
Elasticsearch
Redis

- 2 - 7 years of experience in building applications using C++ programming language.
- Comfortable with core programming concepts and techniques (e.g. concurrency, memory management).
- Enjoys working with algorithms and data structures (e.g. trees, hash maps, queues).
- Strong in Data structure and good in problem solving.
- Strong debugging skills.
- Certifying the application – White box testing, black box testing.


