Principal Engineer - Backend

Job Title : Senior Python Developer

Experience : 7+ Years

Location : Remote or Hybrid (Gurgaon / Coimbatore / Hyderabad)

Job Summary :

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Python Developer to join our dynamic engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in web application development using Python and related frameworks. A passion for writing clean, scalable code and solving complex technical challenges is essential for success in this role.

Mandatory Skills : Python (3.x), FastAPI or Flask, PostgreSQL or Oracle, ORM, API Microservices, Agile Methodologies, Clean Code Practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

• 7+ Years of hands-on experience in Python (3.x) development.
• Strong proficiency in FastAPI or Flask frameworks.
• Experience with relational databases like PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar, along with ORM tools.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining API-based microservices.
• Solid grasp of Agile development methodologies and version control practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Nice to Have :

• Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or other cloud providers.
• Exposure to Kubernetes and container orchestration tools.

Role: Java Developer

Overall: 4 to 8 Years

Location: Chennai

Notice: Immediate to short joiners

Job Description:

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic Java Developer to join our team in Chennai. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in Java development with a focus on backend frameworks such as Spring Boot and Hibernate. If you’re passionate about clean code, scalable applications, and delivering robust software solutions—this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate.
• Write efficient, scalable, and reusable code.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and deliver high-quality software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Ensure best practices in software development and Agile methodologies.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Core Java (Java 8 or above).
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Hibernate.
• Proficient in working with RESTful APIs and Web Services.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git.
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and Agile practices.

We’re looking for a team player with a keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills. Your primary responsibility will be to build programs aligned with business goals—including implicit needs—with a focus on efficiency and clarity.

Responsibilities:

• Act as an individual contributor with strong hands-on development ownership.
• Design and implement programs as per specifications.
• Maintain a balance between code efficiency and readability.
• Write unit tests and evaluate program performance.
• Modify and enhance existing programs where needed.
• Develop and follow quality assurance procedures.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.

🎓 Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.

🛠️ Required Skills

• 2+ years of experience in the software industry.
• Strong development experience with:
• Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, and UI development
• Knowledge of:
• Languages: Java, JavaScript, Golang
• Tools & Frameworks: Git/SVN, Hibernate, Kafka, Redis
• Experience working with container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Strong analytical mindset and a love for solving problems.
• Good communication skills—both written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and a drive to dig deeper into data and issues.

• Strong experience in core Java programming.
• Good experience in Spring and Hibernate 
• Proficiency with JSF/third party JSF components framework
• Must have at least 2+ years exp. of Web application development with exp. in using any MVC framework
• Knowledge of OOP concepts, industry best practices, and design 
• Professional, precise communication skills
• Work experience writing Unit tests 
• Good understanding of web technology and enterprise-level applications 
• Work experience in applying the best practices of Web Application development
• Working experience in an Agile team especially with SCRUM
• Good to have experience in JavaScript frameworks
• Good to have experience in JSON, HTML5, CSS and XML

Following Skills will be an added advantage 

• Working experience of Prime-Faces
• Knowledge of Spring Web Flow

Behavioral Skill

• Should be self-motivated and a quick learner with a problem-solving mind-set
• Attention to detail and follow-through to achieve good quality and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team as well as in an individual environment
• Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Coding and creating functional web applications and optimizing code for increasing response time and efficiency.
• Coordinating with front-end developers and providing server-side algorithms of user-facing web application elements.
• Analyzing the goals and requirements, handling bugs and errors and providing solutions for the same.
• Interacting with the database for storing data and ensuring that every user has access to what they search.

• Accomplishing the projects and goals within the deadline.
• Managing APIs that are executed across the devices.
• Participating in defining the architecture of the system.

Required skills

• Proven knowledge of front-end technologies, such as Angular, React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of PHP and related frameworks. Knowledge of Ruby, Python, NodeJs, and Java will be an added advantage.
• Good Communication, Analytical, Logical, and Leadership skills.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as Angular, React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript will be preferred.
• Ability to manage a hosting environment along with database administration such as MySQL, Oracle.
• Excellent knowledge of APIs (REST, SOAP) and Web services.
• Capable of scaling applications to handle the load changes.
• Knowledge of version control, such as GIT.
• Knowledge of accessibility and security compliance.

Skills Required:

• Must-Have: Java, Spring/spring-boot, Data structure, Algorithm
• Any 2 (Must) out of the below-mentioned list : 

a.     JPA/Hibernate

b.     Messaging queue/Kafka/SQS/distributed message/SNS/JMS

c.     NoSQL/Aerospike/Reddis/Cassandra

d.     Microservices

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Technical design, implementation, deployment, and support.
• Partner with Business Analysts to review and implement business requirements.
• Perform development and unit testing, working closely with Business.
• Mentors and oversees the development of resources, including reviewing designs and performing code reviews.
• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
• Developing high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems and delivering high availability and performance
• Should have experience of working on Core Java/J2EE & OOPS concept
• Should be well versed with Spring/Struts & Apache Camel (OSGI Framework)
• Should have a good understanding of Hibernate and Other ORMs
• Should have an understanding of working on Web Service (SOAP/REST) and Maven
• Build tools such as Jenkins
• Caching Technique(Radis, Hazlecast, Aerospike)
• Database Knowledge - Oracle, MySQL

Working as a “Backend Developer” at Bonzai gives you the opportunity to work on maintaining and improving the platform.

• Work on the entire product lifecycle starting from design to deployment and monitoring.
• Explore new technologies such as Kotlin, patterns such as Domain-Driven Design and other cool stuff such as Gitlab CI/CD pipelines, Docker, ECS, Golang, Python, Terraform, distributed tracing and even Haskell.
• Ensure top-notch performance in terms of product and feature experience.

• 2 - 3 yrs of experience in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Rest API, and MySQL.
• Good to have experience/knowledge of other programming languages such as Kotlin or Python, other DBs such as Redshift, platforms such as AWS and architectural patterns such as https://martinfowler.com/bliki/DomainDrivenDesign.html">Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexagonal_architecture_(software)">Hexagonal architecture.
• Good understanding of Object-oriented concepts, Functional programming and Design Patterns.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to articulate complex ideas in written, spoken and visual language
• Bachelor in engineering preferably from a leading institute across the globe.

Dot is a technology start-up, operating in Fintech and e-commerce space. With the aim to
revolutionize offline-to-online(O2O) space, Dot strives to enable digital transformation of Offline businesses using smart innovations. This is a huge market, serving the 1.3 billion strong Indian population.

The start-up is led by a strong and experienced team. It has already raised seed funding of ~US$ 35.5 Million from renowned investors.

To know more, head over to: www.dotpe.in

About the Founders
The company is led by an experienced team, three ex-PayU employees - Shailaz Nag, Gyanesh Sharma & Anurag Gupta, with proven expertise & knowledge of the fintech space as well as experience in building & managing companies.

Shailaz Nag is a well known visionary entrepreneur. He was ex-Managing Director and co-founder of PayU, (India’s largest and profitable Payment Company) which is currently valued at US$ 3 Billion. He was also one of the founding members of Ibibo Group. Shailaz Nag is a Chartered Accountant and also holds an MBA degree.

Gyanesh Sharma is an IIT Delhi alumnus, holding a B.Tech. degree in Computer Science. He has strong experience in leading tech teams, holding position of
● CTO at Shopclues
● Head of engg. at PayU
● Engg. Head at MakeMyTrip

Anurag Gupta has a decade long experience in building financial services business. He was Vice-President & Business head at PayU for Omnichannel business. He also headed Bank & Product Partnership for PayU.

Investors
Dot has raised seed funding of US$ ~35.5 million from
● Naspers Fintech (PayU) -
○ $120bn group with global presence. Listed in London, Johannesburg, Amsterdam
○ Presence in India : MMT-Goibibo, PayU, Flipkart, Swiggy, Byju’s, OLX
○ Global Presence : Tencent - WeChat, OLX
● Fosun RZ Capital
○ Affiliate of Fosun Group - A $100Bn Chinese conglomerate
○ Presence across global growth markets
● Info Edge
○ Parent company of naukri.com, jeevansaathi.com, 99acres.com, shiksha.com
○ Listed on NSE & BSE with a market cap of INR 27,000 crore
○ Major investor in zomato.com & policybazaar.com

Products
At Dot, we are solving the key problems that lie at the heart of Offline businesses by equipping them with commerce and fin-tech products. We are building a horizontal Omni-channel platform encompassing several Products all aimed at empowering all types of merchants, big or small, with Digital Technology. Whilst strengthening the merchants, our products also aim to direct this digital transformation towards improving the customer journey.
Our initial Product line-up has already garnered attraction from several renowned enterprises as well as significant interest from every medium and small-scale merchant we touch. And this just marks the start of our journey!

About Profile
Responsibilities
• Understanding the business requirement and provide good scalable solution
• Integration of user-facing elements developed by a front-end developers with server side logic
• Completely owning the backend services of a module
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Our stack is ReactJS, React Native, Golang, MySQL, NoSQL and hosting environment is AWS

Skills and Qualifications
• Extensive and expert programming experience in anyone programming language (Golang/ C/ Java).
• A solid foundation in computer science, with strong competencies in data structures, algorithms, software design and distributed system applications
• Experience with building and scaling apps with RDBMS as well as NoSQLs.
• Experience creating scalable Web APIs for mobile and browser consumption
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Have a penchant for solving complex and interesting problems
• Worked in start-up culture with high levels of ownership and commitment
• Excellent coding skills – should be able to convert design into code fluently
• Engineers from Tier 1 colleges