Senior Backend Engineer

Job Title : Senior Backend Engineer – Java, AI & Automation

Experience : 4+ Years

Location : Any Cognizant location (India)

Work Mode : Hybrid

Interview Rounds :

1. Virtual
2. Face-to-Face (In-person)

Job Description :

Join our Backend Engineering team to design and maintain services on the Intuit Data Exchange (IDX) platform.

You'll work on scalable backend systems powering millions of daily transactions across Intuit products.

Key Qualifications :

• 4+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong in Java, Spring framework.
• Experience with microservices, databases, and web applications.
• Proficient in AWS and cloud-based systems.
• Exposure to AI and automation tools (Workato preferred).
• Python development experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Comfortable with occasional US shift overlap.

We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated fresh graduates with a strong foundation in programming, primarily in Python, and basic knowledge of Java, C#, or JavaScript. This role offers hands-on experience in developing applications, writing clean code, and collaborating on real-world projects under expert guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain applications using Python as the primary language.

• Assist in coding, debugging, and testing software modules in Java, C#, or JavaScript as needed.

• Collaborate with senior developers to learn best practices and contribute to project deliverables.

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

• Participate in code reviews and follow standard development processes.

• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks.

Core Expectations

• Eagerness to Learn: Open to acquiring new programming skills and frameworks.

• Adaptability: Ability to work across multiple languages and environments.

• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and debug issues.

• Team Collaboration: Work effectively with peers and seniors.

• Professionalism: Good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

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

• Strong understanding of Python (OOP, data structures, basic frameworks like Flask/Django).

• Basic knowledge of Java, C#, or JavaScript.

• Familiarity with version control systems (Git).

• Understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL) is a plus.

NOTE: Laptop with high speed internet is mandatory

Job Description: We are looking for a talented and motivated Android Developer Intern to join our team for a 6-month internship. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Android app development and work on real-world projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the development team to design and develop Android applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Assist in the integration of third-party APIs and libraries.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies in Android development.
• Document code and maintain technical documentation.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Java/Kotlin and Android SDK.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services.
• Knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with version control systems such as Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and a brief cover letter with the subject line "Android Developer Internship Application."

Desired Candidate Profile

• Building components for the companys advanced health-tech platform using Java, Solr, SpringBoot, DialogFlow
• Communicating effectively in a cross-functional product development team and presenting ideas and solutions effectively

What you need to have:

Requirements

• High self motivation to lead & build projects from beginning to end;
• You've shipped multiple products and are willing/able to demonstrate how you solved specific problems to solve users needs;
• Excellent communication in presenting your code and communicating what problems they are solving while giving/receiving feedback;
• Ability to quickly grasp goals and requirements from light specifications;
• Must be able to effectively & efficiently work with stakeholders spreads across many timezones;
• 5+ years of Android experience working in a modern commercial web development environment and shipping solid product;
• Experience in Springboot, Microservices, JPA, oracle database.
• Must have experience in authentication mechanism like LDAP, SSO, any authentication server, role management

Perks

• Ground floor opportunity with the team; shape the strategic direction of the company.
• Work with sharp, motivated and passionate co-workers spread across many regions.
• Rare opportunity to make real positive impact on the world!

What will you do?

• You will be responsible for the design and development of large-scale, multi-tenant, distributed systems using scalable, fault-tolerant architecture with distributed queues (kafka), distributed caches (redis), high volume data stores (MongoDB, Cassandra, elasticsearch), container-centric deployments (kubernetes).
• Write Java codes using best practices with high quality standards.
• Participate in code reviews and deep dive into design discussions.