PHP Developer

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

A Senior Software Backend Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side

logic and infrastructure of web applications or software systems. They typically work closely with frontend

engineers, DevOps teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that the back-end services perform optimally and

meet business requirements. Below is an outline of a typical Senior Backend Developer job profile:

Key Responsibilities:

1. System Architecture & Design:

- Design scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs.

- Participate in the planning, design, and development of new features.

- Ensure that systems are designed with fault tolerance, security, and scalability in mind.

2. Development & Implementation:

- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

- Implement server-side logic, databases, and data storage solutions.

- Work with technologies like REST, GraphQL, and other backend communication methods.

- Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexes.

3. Performance Optimization:

- Diagnose and fix performance bottlenecks.

- Optimize backend processes and database queries for speed and efficiency.

- Implement caching strategies and load balancing.

4. Security:

- Ensure the security of the backend systems by implementing secure coding practices.

- Protect against common security threats such as SQL injection, cross-site scripting (XSS), and others.

5. Collaboration & Leadership:

- Collaborate with frontend teams, product managers, and DevOps engineers.

- Mentor junior developers and guide them in best practices.

- Participate in code reviews and ensure that the development team follows consistent coding standards.

6. Testing & Debugging:

- Develop and run unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code quality.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.

7. Monitoring & Maintenance:

- Monitor system performance and take preventive measures to ensure uptime and reliability.

- Maintain technical documentation for reference and reporting.

- Stay updated on emerging technologies and incorporate them into the backend tech stack.

Required Skills:

1. Programming Languages:

- Expertise in one or more backend programming languages in the list Python, Java, Go, Rust.

2. Database Management:

- Strong understanding of both relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g.,

MongoDB, Redis).

- Knowledge of data modeling, query optimization, and database scaling strategies.

3. API Design & Development:

- Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs.

- Experience with microservices architecture.

- Good understanding of containers

4. Cloud & DevOps:

- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

- Understanding of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration

(Kubernetes).

5. Version Control:

- Proficiency with Git and branching strategies.

6. Testing & Debugging Tools:

- Familiarity with testing frameworks, debugging tools, and performance profiling.

7. Soft Skills:

- Strong problem-solving skills.

- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

- Leadership and mentorship qualities.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

- 5+ years of experience in backend development or software engineering.

- Proven experience with system design, architecture, and high-scale application development.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience with distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing.

- Familiarity with message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and caching layers (e.g., Redis, Memcached).

- Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.

Tools & Technologies:

- Languages: Python, Java, Golang, Rust.

- Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra.

- Frameworks: Django, Flask, Spring Boot, Go Micro.

- Cloud Providers: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.

- Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes.

- CI/CD: Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI.

This job profile will vary depending on the company and industry, but the core principles of designing,

developing, and maintaining back-end systems remain the same.

Role - Senior Backend Developer

About

It is an AI powered GTM intelligence platform for B2B companies. We aims to become the

Master OS on top of the company's entire martech stack. We are integrating multiple sales and

marketing products into an all-in-one platform, adding smart workflows and machine learning/LLM

based intelligence applications to increase qualified pipeline and funnel conversions. It is growing

fast, has an experienced founding team and is funded by top tier investors.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Java Microservices Developer who is a highly skilled professional responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining microservices-based applications using Java technologies.

The job description for a Senior Java Microservices Developer typically includes the following responsibilities and requirements:

Responsibilities:

Design and develop microservices-based applications using Java technologies such as Spring

Boot, Spring Cloud, and Hibernate.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, architects, and DevOps to

develop and implement scalable and reliable microservices.

Develop and maintain high-quality code by adhering to coding standards, best practices, and

software development methodologies.

Participate in code reviews, bug fixing, and troubleshooting to ensure high-quality code and

maintain system stability.

Work with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical

designs.

Conduct performance analysis and optimization of microservices to ensure optimal system

performance.

Continuously improve the codebase through refactoring, code optimization, and documentation

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

5+ years of experience in Java development, with a focus on microservices development.

Strong knowledge of Java technologies such as Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Hibernate, and RESTful

API development.

Experience in designing and developing highly scalable and reliable microservices.

Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Experience in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.

Strong understanding of database technologies, SQL, and NoSQL databases.

Experience with cloud technologies such as AWS or Azure.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

A Senior Java Microservices Developer is a critical role in the development of microservices-based

applications, and they must have a deep understanding of Java technologies and microservices

architecture to be successful in the role

• Developer will be responsible for managing back-end services and the interchange of data between the server and the users.

• Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.

• Knowledge of PHP web frameworks (Code igniter, Magento, Laravel etc).

• Should have experience in Word Press, Code igniter / Laravel or at-lease 1 MVC framework of PHP.

• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript JQuery.

• Good communication.

• Team worker.

• Ability to handle projects.

• Good problem-solving skills.

What we are looking

• You must have experience in Python, including development of microservices using flask/fastapi/sanic.
• You hold knowledge of at least one Python web frameworks
• You have experience in NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
• You are familiar with relational databases and unstructured data.
• You are familiar with some ORM (Object Relational Mapper) libraries.
• You have prior exposure to code versioning tools such as Git.
• You understand fundamental design principles behind a scalable application

Good to have

• Experience in cloud services such as AWS
• Knowledge of user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Understanding of the threading concepts in Python and multi-process architecture

What you'll do

• Create database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and services for business use cases
• Perform unit and integration tests on developed modules

A candidate who has a strong background in the design and implementation of scalable architecture and a good understanding of Algorithms, Data structures, and design patterns. Candidate must be ready to learn new tools, languages, and technologies

Microservices, MySQL/Postgres, Kafka/Message Queues, Elasticsearch, Data pipelines, AWS Cloud, Clickhouse/Redshift

• Minimum 6 years of experience
• Good understanding of various database types: RDBMS, NoSQL, GraphDB, etc
• Ability to build highly stable reliable APIs and backend services.
• Should be familiar with distributed, high availability database systems
• Experience with queuing systems like Kafka
• Hands-on in cloud infrastructure AWS/GCP/Azure
• Highly plus if know one or more of the following: Confluent ksql, Kafka connect, Kafka streams
• Hands-on experience with data warehouse/OLAP systems such as Redshift, click house and added plus. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to join a small and growing team, and work with some of the coolest people you've ever met
• Opportunity to make an impact, and leave your mark on this organization.
• Competitive compensation, with the ability to shape your own career trajectory
• Go Extra Mile with Learning and Development

A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment that will enable you to juggle between concepts, yet maintain the quality on content, interact and share your ideas and have loads of learning while at work. Work with a team of highly talented young professionals and enjoy the benefits of being at Xoxoday.

A fast-growing SaaS commerce company based in Bangalore with offices in Delhi, Mumbai, SF, Dubai, Singapore and Dublin. We have three products in our portfolio: Plum, Empuls and Compass. Works with over 1000 global clients. We help our clients in engaging and motivating their employees, sales teams, channel partners or consumers for better business results.