Principal Backend Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop backend components and sub-systems for large-scale platforms under guidance from senior engineers.
• Contribute to building and evolving the next-generation customer data platform.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code with a focus on scalability and performance.
• Explore and experiment with modern technologies—especially open-source frameworks—
• and build small prototypes or proof-of-concepts.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to accelerate coding, testing, debugging, and learning while adhering to engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and continuous improvement of the platform.

Qualifications:

• 0–2 years of experience (or strong academic/project background) in backend development with Java.
• Good fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and basic performance optimizations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT (B.E / B.Tech / M.Tech / M.S) from premier institutes.

Technical Skill Set:

• Strong aptitude and analytical skills with emphasis on problem solving and clean coding.
• Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and writing testable code is a plus.
• Basic understanding of distributed systems, messaging, or streaming platforms is a bonus.

AI-Assisted Engineering (LLM-Era Skills):

• Familiarity with modern AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, Windsurf, Opencode, or similar.
• Ability to use AI tools for code generation, refactoring, test creation, and learning new systems responsibly.
• Willingness to learn how to combine human judgment with AI assistance for high-quality engineering outcomes.

Soft Skills & Nice to Have

• Appreciation for technology and its ability to create real business value, especially in data and marketing platforms.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ownership mindset and ability to execute in fast-paced environments.
• Prior internship or startup experience is a plus.

🚀 We’re Hiring: Senior Software Engineer – Backend | Remote | Full-time

Are you a backend engineering expert who thrives in high-growth startup environments?

Do you enjoy solving complex challenges with the latest technologies like Java 18+, Spring Boot 3+, and scalable microservices?

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer – Backend to help us build a world-class data science platform that powers cutting-edge AI solutions.

What You’ll Do:

🔹 Build and optimize scalable, secure backend systems

🔹 Collaborate with product owners & architects to shape business solutions

🔹 Deliver high-quality, production-ready code with best practices (unit testing, CI/CD, automation)

🔹 Work with modern tools like Kubernetes, Docker, NodeJS, React

🔹 Contribute to a high-performance engineering culture and drive innovation

What We’re Looking For:

✔️ 6+ years of experience with Java/Python, Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices

✔️ Strong CS fundamentals, algorithms, and system design skills

✔️ Experience in secure web applications & scalable backend architectures

✔️ Knowledge of cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure), GitHub Actions, and Unix scripting

✔️ Startup mindset – fast learner, problem solver, impact-driven

🌍 Remote | High-growth environment | Global impact

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in the Development of JAVA technology.
• Strong Java Basics
• Linux
• SpringBoot or Spring MVC
• Hands-on experience in Relational Databases (SQL query or Hibernate) + Mongo (JSON parsing)
• Proficient in REST API development
• Messaging Queue (RabitMQ or Kafka)
• Microservices
• Java 8
• Any Caching Mechanism
• Good at problem-solving

Good to Have Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in using Java/J2EE tech stacks
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced internet start-up environment.
• Experience in technical mentorship/coaching is highly desirable.
• Understanding AI/ML algorithms is a plus.

• Must have experience in either of JavaScript frameworks: Angular
• Must have experience in either of backend software development [J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring core, JPA]
• Must have experience in designing/implementing Hibernate/ORM, Restful web services, Micro Services using Java
• Knowledge with relational/ NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Knowledge with versioning (Git or SVN) /build tools (Maven/Ant/Gradle/Junit), Unit testing & code coverage tools is desired
• Knowledge of App / Web servers (NGINX / Tomcat / Jboss Wildfly)
• Understands the process of new application development and has the ability to apply these concepts with minimal mentoring and supervision.
• Advanced knowledge experience using any of IDE (e.g., Eclipse, SonarQube, STS, VS Code)
• Knowledge on Cloud platform, technologies & deployments is an added advantage
• Resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and
• Must have experience with Agile tools

• Good knowledge in product development domains
• Knowledge in Finance and Insurance domain preferred
• Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of
• Complete application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities contributing to team meetings;
• Troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features
• Understanding and implementation of security and data
• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications and standards and best industry
• Usage of Process tools – JIRA, TFS, HP QC or any other agile tools, also knowledge of CMM Level 3 development process.
• Self-motivated & working independently with minimal
• Maintain code integrity and
• Experience working with graphic designers and converting designs to visual
• Follow the coding standards for java and angular

• Usage of troubleshooting tools like J Profiler, J Meter or application performance tuning
• Exposure to Non-web-based developments, for both mobile and
• Development experience using Docker, Kubernetes, Containerization etc in AWS or other cloud platforms
• Willing to take up proof of concepts and showcase the technical capability
• Usage of design tools Visio or draw io
• Usage of CI/CD pipeline

1. Java development knowledge is a must

1. Springboot preferred
2. 2.AWS exposure is a must
3. Engineering degree in Computer Science, Electronics and, Communication or Information Science.

1. Or MCA is agreeable.
1. Location: Bangalore

Hi,

 Greetings from Kairos Technologies (http://www.kairostech.com">www.kairostech.com)

  About Kairos:

Kairos Technologies is a customer-first technology services company focused on Digital Transformation and Testing/QA. We are founded to help you build world-class solutions and digital ecosystems. From our inception in 2003, we have provided managed services in embracing the digital transformation for various companies operating in different verticals. We strive to provide the technology services that make your business goals an economic reality.

As discussed please find the below Job description 

We are looking for highly skilled programmers with experience building web applications in Java. Java Developers are responsible for analyzing user requirements and business objectives, determining application features and functionality, and recommending changes to existing Java-based applications, among other duties.

Java Developers need to compile detailed technical documentation and user assistance material, requiring excellent written communication.

Java Developer Responsibilities:

• Designing and implementing Java-based applications.
• Analyzing user requirements to inform application design.
• Defining application objectives and functionality.
• Aligning application design with business goals.
• Developing and testing software.
• Debugging and resolving technical problems that arise.
• Producing detailed design documentation.
• Recommending changes to existing Java infrastructure.
• Developing multimedia applications.
• Developing documentation to assist users.
• Ensuring continuous professional self-development.

• Skills Required: JAVA/J2EE technologies like Struts, Spring Boot, HTMLCSS, JSP, JDBC, Servlets, JSON, Eclipse, Apache Tomcat, Subversion, Springboot framework to build RESTful Web Services and Micro Services based Spring Cloud.

• Exp – 5+ years
• Location- Pan India

• 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.