SQL - Database Developer

Job Position: Lead II - Software Engineering

Domain: Information technology (IT)

Location: India - Thiruvananthapuram

Salary: Best in Industry

Job Positions: 1

Experience: 8 - 12 Years

Skills: .Net, Sql Azure, Rest Api, Vue.Js

Notice Period: Immediate – 30 Days

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior .NET Developer with a minimum of 7 years of experience across the full software development lifecycle, including post-live support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in .NET backend API development, Agile methodologies, and Cloud infrastructure (preferably Azure). You will play a key role in solution design, development, DevOps pipeline enhancement, and mentoring junior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure .NET backend APIs.
• Collaborate with product owners and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Lead and contribute to Agile software delivery processes (Scrum, Kanban).
• Develop and improve CI/CD pipelines and support release cadence targets, using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform).
• Provide post-live support, troubleshooting, and issue resolution as part of full lifecycle responsibilities.
• Implement unit and integration testing to ensure code quality and system stability.
• Work closely with DevOps and cloud engineering teams to manage deployments on Azure (Web Apps, Container Apps, Functions, SQL).
• Contribute to front-end components when necessary, leveraging HTML, CSS, and JavaScript UI frameworks.
• Mentor and coach engineers within a co-located or distributed team environment.
• Maintain best practices in code versioning, testing, and documentation.

Mandatory Skills:

• 7+ years of .NET development experience, including API design and development
• Strong experience with Azure Cloud services, including:
• Web/Container Apps
• Azure Functions
• Azure SQL Server
• Solid understanding of Agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)
• Experience in CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
• Proficient in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) – preferably Terraform
• Strong knowledge of RESTful services and JSON-based APIs
• Experience with unit and integration testing techniques
• Source control using Git
• Strong understanding of HTML, CSS, and cross-browser compatibility

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker
• Knowledge of JavaScript UI frameworks, ideally Vue.js
• Familiarity with JIRA and Agile project tracking tools
• Exposure to Database as a Service (DBaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) concepts
• Experience mentoring or coaching junior developers
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Key Responsibilities:

●    Software Development: Iteratively and incrementally design, develop, test and maintain applications and services using C# and .NET.

●    CI/CD Pipelines: Develop, maintain, and optimize continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines using GitLab, Devtron and Kubernetes.

●    Teamwork and Pair/Mob Programming: Engage with developers, operations, and team members via pair or mob programming sessions to ensure the highest quality product delivery.

●    Containerization: Contribute to the push toward full containerization and zero-downtime deployment goals

●    DevOps Practices: Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as bicep and Terraform.

●    Monitoring and Logging: Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions using tools like OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana to make our products more supportable.

●    Design and Architecture: Contribute to on-going discussion of our evolving software design and architecture.

●    Cloud Management: Assist in managing and optimizing our private cloud infrastructure (VMWare Tanzu) to ensure high availability, scalability, and efficient resource usage.

●    Security: Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

●    Automation: Identify opportunities for automation to improve efficiency, reduce manual efforts and deskilling in deployment, testing and maintenance tasks.

●    Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve infrastructure and application issues promptly and effectively.

●    Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for applications, infrastructure, processes, and procedures.

●    Continuous Improvement: Advocate for and implement best practices promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development, particularly with C# and .NET.

Must have skills:

●    Strong knowledge of C# programming language and .NET stack

●    Familiarity with CI/CD tools and practices, including TDD.

●    Understanding of DevOps principles

●    Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Nice to have skills

●    Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.

●    Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC).

●    Experience in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell is a bonus.

●    Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

●    Experience with pair/mob programming.

●    Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.

CTC: up to 20 LPA

Exp: 4 to 7 Years

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency in Java with deep understanding of web technology stack
• Hands-on experience developing applications with Spring Boot framework
• Solid understanding of Python programming language with practical Flask framework experience
• Working knowledge of NATS server for messaging and streaming data
• Experience deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes
• Understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)

Skills & Competencies

• Skills Java (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Security)
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• Python (Flask, SQL Alchemy, REST APIs)
• NATS messaging patterns (pub/sub, request/reply, queue groups)
• Kubernetes (deployments, services, ingress, ConfigMaps, Secrets)
• Web technologies (HTTP, REST, WebSocket, gRPC)
• Container orchestration and management
• Soft Skills Problem-solving and analytical thinking

• A highly motivated and experienced frontend software engineer / developer with a proven track record (at least 5 years of experience).
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science.
• Someone who loves to work in a multidisciplinary team of engineers and business colleagues in a high-tech environment.
• You are able to work in a dynamic and demanding environment, a real team player and a speak-up mentality to promote your ideas in a concise way.
• You are a problem-solver and see yourself as a hardcore web developer.
• You have knowledge of, and experience with, different web technologies.
• You are skilled with implementing architecture & design patterns.
• You can write modular code that is configurable, extensible and testable.
• You have great analytical skills, conceptual understanding and able to quickly understand new technical concepts.
• You have a strong interest in the latest trends in software development & web technologies.
• You have strong communication skills to explain complex technical concepts.
• You are fluent in English both in verbal and written.

Proficiency / experience with following technologies & tools:

• Thorough and deep understanding of Java JDK 11+, our foundational programming language

Spring Framework & AOP v5.2+

• Proven experience working with, and a deep understanding of Spring Boot 2.5+ and its modules (Web, Data JPA, Security OAuth2) and ability to explain complex use-cases related to persistency and web security
• Experience with Maven v3+
• Experience with containerization and deployments tools (eg. Docker v20+ and Kaniko, Helm (charts) v3+ with  Kubernetes deployments)
• Experience working with CI/CD tools like GitLab SCM & pipelines and JFrog Artifactory
• Strong knowledge working with different types of SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL v12+, MongoDB v4+ and Neo4J v4+
• Proficient in working with DevOps engineers on Cloud deployments (eg. Azure subscriptions)
• Experience in Agile/Scrum & (pref.) SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) and enabling tooling – Atlassian Jira Cloud / Jira Align
• Experienced and skilled in full-stack development.
• Leading and solutioning product development of secure and high-performance applications.
• Good understanding of REST APIs and working knowledge of HTTP(S).
• Experienced in testing stack – Junit / Mockito
• Experience with software quality & vulnerability testing – SonarQube and Blackduck
• Proficient in writing software documentation on Atlassian Wiki
• Proficient in implementing data structures, algorithm design and OOPs concepts.

Position of the role

The Principal Engineer reports to the Domain Lead and plays a key role in driving the technical vision, strategy, and execution of development initiatives. The Principal Engineer collaborates with multiple teams to ensure that software solutions are scalable, cost-optimized, performant, and aligned with business objectives.

Result expectation in terms of result areas and core activities

The Principal Engineer is responsible for defining, designing, and overseeing the implementation of complex software solutions. This role involves deep technical expertise, mentorship, and architectural guidance across multiple teams. The Principal Engineer also acts as a thought leader, influencing technology choices, best practices, and innovation within the organization.

Main objectives of the role

✔ Leading the design and architecture of the software by following best practices that ensure scalability, maintainability, cost optimization, and high performance.

✔ Driving innovation and continuous improvements in software development practices.

✔ Providing technical mentorship and coaching to engineers across teams.

✔ Ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software aligned with business requirements.

✔ Defining and maintaining coding standards, best practices, and governance frameworks.

✔ Collaborating with product management and other stakeholders to shape the technical roadmap.

✔ Identifying technical debt and implementing strategies to mitigate it effectively.

✔ Promoting a culture of continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and cross-team collaboration.

✔ Leading DevOps, CI/CD, and automation to improve software delivery processes and efficiency.

Specialisation

✔ Deep understanding of software architecture, system design, and performance optimization.

✔ Translating complex business requirements into scalable and efficient software solutions.

✔ Handling large data transformations and ensuring system efficiency under the required load conditions.

✔ Leading initiatives for modernizing the technology stack and implementing best practices.

✔ Ensuring that security, scalability, and maintainability are embedded into development processes.

✔ Driving research and development efforts to explore emerging technologies and their business impact.

✔ Enabling teams to develop and maintain high-quality software through code reviews, architecture guidance, and technical strategy.

✔ Collaborating with product owners and stakeholders to ensure that development aligns with business goals and user needs.

Key processes in the role

✔ Agile / Scrum / Kanban development methodologies.

✔ CI/CD and DevOps practices to streamline delivery.

✔ Cloud-native architecture, monolith and microservices-based development.

✔ Scalable and high-performance computing strategies.

✔ Secure software development lifecycle (SDLC).

✔ Data-driven decision-making.

✔ Performance optimization.

Key relationships (teams and/or position titles)

✔ Engineering Teams (Developers, QA, DevOps).

✔ Head of Engineering and Technology Leadership.

✔ Product Management and Business Stakeholders.

✔ Customer Success and Solution Architects.

✔ External Technical Partners and Vendors.

Requirements

✔ Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

✔ 10+ years of experience in software development, with a proven track record .

✔ Strong experience in Python and modern software engineering practices.

✔ Expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

✔ Experience in architecting and developing scalable, high-performance applications.

✔ Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tools, and automation.

✔ Deep understanding of microservices, monolith, APIs, and distributed systems.

✔ Strong experience with database technologies, including SQL and NoSQL.

✔ Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions across teams.

✔ A passion for mentoring, coaching, and fostering a strong engineering culture.

✔ Experience in defining and implementing technical governance and best practices.

Competences

✔ Strategic Thinking - 4

✔ Analytical Problem Solving - 4

✔ Technical Leadership & Mentorship - 4

✔ Communication & Collaboration - 3

Measures of success

✔ Technical leadership impact - measurable improvements in code quality, architecture, and scalability.

✔ Delivery of high-quality software within agreed timelines and business requirements.

✔ Successful mentorship - improvement in team skill levels, problem-solving capabilities, and innovation.

✔ Reduction of technical debt through strategic refactoring and modernization.

✔ Engineering team satisfaction - based on feedback and collaboration effectiveness.

✔ Improvements in system performance, stability, cost-optimization, and security.

✔ Adoption of best practices and emerging technologies across teams.

✔ Contribution to company-wide strategic initiatives through technical innovation and leadership.

Position Overview:

As a Shopify Developer, you will play a pivotal role in the development and customization of Shopify themes. Your expertise in HTML5, SASS/CSS3, and JavaScript, coupled with proficiency in VueJS or React, will drive the creation of dynamic and responsive web designs. Operating within EST and GMT work times, you will utilize CI/CD frameworks and pipelines to streamline development processes, emphasizing performance optimization techniques such as FCP, CLS, and LCP. Your familiarity with Shopify site architecture and integration with third-party apps like Algolia and Boost will enable you to implement custom solutions tailored to clients' needs.

Additionally, your strong grasp of Liquid code and Shopify JS APIs will facilitate troubleshooting and resolution of front-end technical challenges, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and adherence to performance budgets. Your ability to work both independently and collaboratively, coupled with a keen attention to detail and problem-solving skills, will be invaluable in driving the success of our projects. While certification and experience with Shopify Plus and API development are advantageous, your dedication to understanding technical architecture and delivering end-to-end project implementations will be key to your success in this role. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Expert in Shopify theme development and customization

• An expertise in HTML5, SASS/CSS3 and JavaScript and expertise with VueJS or React

• Willing to work on EST and GMT work time.

• Experience in CI/CD frameworks and using pipeline.

• Experience in Performance optimization, performance budget, FCP, CLS, LCP

• Experience of Shopify site Architecture and its custom integration with Third party apps like Algolia, Boost etc...

• Working knowledge in code optimization and improving site performance in shopify theme.

• Ability to understand anything that uses JSON REST/ GraphQL API.

• Proficiency in working with different Shopify JS APIs, Strong in Liquid code.

• Offering expertise in troubleshooting and resolution of front-end-related technical problems, guiding the team through complex technical challenges.

• A thorough understanding of Shopify admin/backend system and cross-browser compatibility issues

• A strong understanding of responsive web design techniques

• Should be able to do unit testing.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required Qualifications:

• Shopify certification

• Experience with Shopify Plus store development.

• Strong in API development and customization, App Development using PHP/Laravel or any scripting language.

• Hands on experience in integrating API/web services.

• Shopify End to end project implementation.

• Ability to understand the technical architecture design of the solution

As an engineer, you will help with the implementation, and launch of many key product features. You will get an opportunity to work on a wide range of technologies (including Spring, AWS Elastic Search, Lambda, ECS, Redis, Spark, Kafka etc.) and apply new technologies for solving problems. You will have an influence on defining product features, drive operational excellence, and spearhead the best practices that enable a quality product. You will get to work with skilled and motivated engineers who are already contributing to building high-scale and high-available systems.

If you are looking for an opportunity to work on leading technologies and would like to build product technology that can cater millions of customers inclined towards providing them the best experience, and relish large ownership and diverse technologies, join our team today!

What You'll Do:

• Creating detailed design, working on development and performing code reviews.
• Implementing validation and support activities in line with architecture requirements
• Help the team translate the business requirements into R&D tasks and manage the roadmap of the R&D tasks.
• Designing, building, and implementation of the product; participating in requirements elicitation, validation of architecture, creation and review of high and low level design, assigning and reviewing tasks for product implementation.
• Work closely with product managers, UX designers and end users and integrating software components into a fully functional system
• Ownership of product/feature end-to-end for all phases from the development to the production.
• Ensuring the developed features are scalable and highly available with no quality concerns.
• Work closely with senior engineers for refining the and implementation.
• Management and execution against project plans and delivery commitments.
• Assist directly and indirectly in the continual hiring and development of technical talent.
• Create and execute appropriate quality plans, project plans, test strategies and processes for development activities in concert with business and project management efforts.

The ideal candidate is a passionate engineer about delivering experiences that delight customers and creating solutions that are robust. He/she should be able to commit and own the deliveries end-to-end.

What You'll Need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline.
• 2-3+ years of Software Development experience with proficiency in Java or equivalent object-oriented languages, coupled with design and SOA
• Fluency with Java, and Spring is good.
• Experience in JEE applications and frameworks like struts, spring, mybatis, maven, gradle
• Strong knowledge of Data Structures, Algorithms and CS fundamentals.
• Experience in at least one shell scripting language, SQL, SQL Server, PostgreSQL and data modeling skills
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills
• Ability to learn new domains and deliver output
• Hands on Experience with the core AWS services
• Experience working with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Spinnaker, Nexus, GitLab, TeamCity, GoCD, etc.)

• Expertise in at least one of the following:

    - Kafka, ZeroMQ, AWS SNS/SQS, or equivalent streaming technology

    - Distributed cache/in memory data grids like Redis, Hazelcast, Ignite, or Memcached

    - Distributed column store databases like Snowflake, Cassandra, or HBase

    - Spark, Flink, Beam, or equivalent streaming data processing frameworks

• Proficient with writing and reviewing Python and other object-oriented language(s) are a plus
• Experience building automations and CICD pipelines (integration, testing, deployment)
• Experience with Kubernetes would be a plus.
• Good understanding of working with distributed teams using Agile: Scrum, Kanban
• Strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail and quality, and the ability to work well in and across teams

About the Company

An Online platform for creators, influencers and celebrities to grow, manage and monetise their community. It is aimed at both established and aspiring online creators who want to pursue their passion. Our vision is to enable anyone and everyone to make a successful living doing what they enjoy.

Skills And Qualification: -

• Must have experience with any scripting language (JavaScript/NodeJS preferred)

• Experience with API-driven and highly scalable application is a plus

• Good knowledge of non-relational DB (MongoDB preferred)

• Good with data structures and algorithms

• Good to have an experience with testing framework and CI/CD pipeline

• 1 years of experience in software development preferably B2C experience.

• Basic understanding of Frontend and client-side frameworks like React, Angular, Vue will be plus.

• Experience in building scalable Restful APIs & Services

Years of Experience:- 1.5+

Qualification:- BE Computer Engineering/MCA

Industry:- Software
Location:- Andheri