Senior Backend Developer

Core Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Python or Golang.
• Write high-quality, testable, and maintainable code with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Implement automated tests and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps teams for end-to-end feature delivery.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Participate in design and architecture discussions to improve system efficiency.
• Contribute to improving development processes, coding standards, and best practices.

Experience and Expertise:

• 2–4 years of experience in backend development with Python or Golang.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and OOPS principles.
• Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Linux development, Docker, and basic cloud concepts (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
• Familiarity with AI-powered development tools or exposure to projects involving large language models (LLMs) is a plus.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and debugging skills with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Good communication and collaboration skills across teams.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while being a strong team player.
• Growth mindset – eagerness to learn new technologies and improve continuously.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a skilled Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Java and Spring, with proven experience in building scalable microservices and backend systems. This role also requires familiarity with automation tools, Python development, and working knowledge of AI technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and microservices.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs across distributed systems.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in agile development.
• Deploy and maintain applications on AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Contribute to automation initiatives and AI/ML feature integration.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

Required Skills:

• 4+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring/Spring Boot frameworks.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture.
• Experience with REST APIs, CI/CD, and debugging complex systems.
• Proficient in AWS services such as EC2, Lambda, S3.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication in English (written and verbal).

Good to Have:

• Experience with automation tools like Workato or similar.
• Hands-on experience with Python development.
• Familiarity with AI/ML features or API integrations.
• Comfortable working with US-based teams (flexible hours).

• 4 to 8 years of industry experience in (JAVA, Spring Boot , Microservices)
• Ability to effectively manage task distribution
• Able to adapt to changing business requirements and react quickly
• Strong customer focus and results-oriented attitude. Self-motivated individual & able to work independently

• Expert software implementation and automated testing
• Promoting development standards, code reviews, mentoring, knowledge sharing
• Improving our Agile methodology maturity
• Product and feature design, scrum story writing
• Build, release, and deployment automation
• Product support & troubleshooting

• Demonstrated experience as a Java
• Should have a deep understanding of Enterprise/Distributed Architecture patterns and should be able to demonstrate the relevant usage of the same
• Turn high-level project requirements into application-level architecture and collaborate with the team members to implement the solution
• Strong experience and knowledge in Spring boot framework and microservice architecture
• Solid demonstrated object-oriented software development experience with Java, SQL, Maven, relational/NoSQL databases, and testing frameworks
• Strong working experience with developing RESTful services
• Should have experience working on Application frameworks such as Spring, Spring Boot, AOP

• Ability to take up tasks independently and willing to be an individual contributor when required
• Working experience or knowledge of Scrum/Kanban and SAFe agile processes
• Should have an excellent communication skill (Verbal & Oral)

• Java 8, Spring Boot, Java Microservices
• REST API’s
• Angular 11, HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap
• SQL DB
• Azure/AWS
• Kafka

ThoughtWorks is a global software consultancy with an aim to create a positive impact on the world through technology. Our community of technologists thinks disruptively to deliver pragmatic solutions for our clients' most complex challenges. We are curious minds who come together as collaborative and inclusive teams to push boundaries, free to be ourselves and make our mark in tech.

Our developers have been contributing code to major organizations and open source projects for over 25 years. They’ve also been writing books, speaking at conferences and helping push software development forward, changing companies and even industries along the way. We passionately believe that software quality is driven by open communication, review and collaboration. That’s why we’re such vehement supporters of open source and have made significant contributions to open source tools for testing, continuous delivery (GoCD), continuous integration (CruiseControl), machine learning and healthcare. 

As consultants, we https://www.thoughtworks.com/careers/hub/consultant-life">work with our clients to ensure we’re evolving their technology and empowering adaptive mindsets to meet their business goals. You could influence the digital strategy of a retail giant, build a bold new mobile application for a bank or redesign platforms using event sourcing and intelligent data pipelines. You will use the latest Lean and Agile thinking, create pragmatic solutions to solve mission-critical problems and challenge yourself every day.

You’ll spend time on the following:

• You will champion best practices like writing clean and reusable code using practices like TDD, SOLID principles, OO design, and pair programming
• You will partner with other technologists from cross-functional teams advocating devops culture
• You will work in collaborative, product-focused teams to build innovative customer experiences
• Take ownership and accountability beyond individual deliverables, always pushing the envelope in order to deliver awesome results for our clients
• Learn, digest and subsequently apply the latest technology thinking from ourhttps://www.thoughtworks.com/radar"> tech radar to solve client problems

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• You have 2+ years* of experience using two or more development languages (Java, JavaScript, Ruby, C#, etc.) with experience in Object-Oriented programming
• You’re willing and able to commit to traveling up to 100% (back home on the weekends) across the US and Canada to help our clients solve their business problems
• You can write clean, high-quality code in a variety of languages and are also able to spot (and improve) bad code
• You’re resilient in ambiguous situations and can approach challenges from multiple perspectives
• You have experience with Agile, Lean and/or Continuous Delivery approaches such as Continuous Integration, TDD, Infrastructure as Code, etc.
• Bonus points if you have knowledge of cloud technology such as AWS, Docker or Kubernetes
• You’re willing and able to commit to travel to client sites in order to solve their business problems