Senior Backend Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

Requirements

• Extensive and expert programming experience in at least one general programming language (e. g.

Java, C, C++) & tech stack to write maintainable, scalable, unit-tested code.

• Experience with multi-threading and concurrency programming.

• Extensive experience in object oriented design skills, knowledge of design patterns, and a huge passion

and ability to design intuitive modules and class-level interfaces.

• Excellent coding skills - should be able to convert design into code fluently.

• Knowledge of Test Driven Development.

• Good understanding of databases (e. g. MySQL) and NoSQL (e. g. HBase, Elasticsearch, Aerospike etc).

• Strong desire to solve complex and interesting real world problems.

• Experience with full life cycle development in any programming language on a Linux platform.

• Go-getter attitude that reflects in energy and intent behind assigned tasks.

• Worked in a startup-like environment with high levels of ownership and commitment.

• BTech, MTech or Ph. D. in Computer Science or related technical discipline (or equivalent).

• Experience in building highly scalable business applications, which involve implementing large complex

business flows and dealing with huge amounts of data.

• 3+ years of experience in the art of writing code and solving problems on a large scale.

• Open communicator who shares thoughts and opinions frequently, listens intently, and takes

constructive feedback.

Basic Qualification: 

• Programming experience with at least one modern language such as Java, Node.js  
• Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB 
• 2+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems. 
• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or related field. 
• Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, 
• algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis. 

Preferred Qualification: 

• Experience building complex applications on distributed systems that have been successfully deployed for a large customer base. 
• Experience with Agile Scrum, having served as a Scrum Master and delivered results. 
• Application of advanced coding techniques, such as dependency injection. 
• Proven experience with: writing design documents, leading code reviews, 
• applying SCM, managing builds and managing releases. 
• Knowledge of important design patterns 
• Applying unit testing / TDD to reduce testing cycles and production support 
• load. 

💥 What will you do?

As a Backend Engineer, you will

• Create and maintain server-side code
• Designing database schemas to support business requirements
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Troubleshoot and debug applications
• Write unit tests
• Stay up to date with current best practices
• Collaborate with front end engineers
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Work with stakeholders including the Executive, Product, Data, and Design teams to assist with web-application-related technical issues and support their requirements.

🙋 What are we looking for? 

While we do not have a strict list of requirements for candidates interested in this role, some indicators that you would fit this role and our engineering culture are 

• 2+ years of relevant work experience as a Backend engineer using Python frameworks like Django, Flask, etc
• Experience with relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Good understanding of OOP concepts
• Understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience writing unit tests for the application is a plus
• Experience with building REST APIs
• Superior analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Midas is a fintech company that specializes in building state-of-the-art technological solutions for algorithmic trading, investments, and analytics for global financial markets. Headquartered in Mumbai, Midas aims to establish a strong presence in GIFT City (Gandhinagar), London, New York, and Singapore in the near future.

Our team consists of highly motivated and skilled individuals who serve sophisticated clients across various segments, including affluent individuals, high-net-worth individuals, ultra-high net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions. We offer an excellent platform for personal and professional development within a highly committed and collaborative team in a mission-driven and results-oriented environment.

1. The ideal candidate should possess expert-level knowledge in technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Node JS, MongoDB, Redis, Linux servers, and networking protocols (TCP and UDP). This includes understanding how to use these technologies to develop and deploy backend systems, as well as troubleshooting and optimizing them.
2. Proficient in automation technology, the candidate should be able to optimize existing infrastructure, identify and implement design patterns, and understand data structures and algorithms. This includes an ability to evaluate and recommend new technologies that can improve the performance and scalability of the system.
3. The candidate should be familiar with version control and project management tools such as GIT, JIRA, etc. and be able to use them effectively to manage and collaborate on code development.
4. Strong understanding of multithreading and multiprocessing concepts, and the ability to make tweaks and optimizations in similar domains for the purpose of improving performance and scalability.
5. Understanding of clustering and load balancing, including the ability to design and implement solutions that can improve the availability and scalability of the system.
6. Understanding of cyber security protocols and their application in the development and deployment of backend systems. This includes knowledge of best practices for securing systems, as well as the ability to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
7. Ability to implement CI/CD pipelines when needed. This includes an understanding of the various steps involved in creating, testing, and deploying code, as well as knowledge of the tools and technologies used to automate these processes.
8. Familiarity with tools such as NGINX or HAProxy and understanding how they can be used to improve the performance and scalability of the system.
9. Eagerness to learn and upgrade skills as per the demands of the product. This includes an ability to stay current with new technologies and best practices in the field, as well as a willingness to continuously improve one's own skills.
10. Proven experience in the industry and ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The candidate should have a solid understanding of the financial markets and the technology used to support them.
11. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team. The candidate should be able to identify and solve complex problems and work effectively with others to achieve common goals.
12. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate should be able to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and work well in a team environment.

• Experience in open source technologies - Solr, Redis, Kafka
• Exposure to building & managing applications in Amazon Webservices (AWS)
• Experience in security, scalability & performance aspects of solution
• Critical Skills: 1. Java / J2EE, Spring, PostGreSQL 2. Nginx, Tomcat 3. Developing REST webservices