Senior Software Engineer

• Core Java 5.0 and above
• Extensive experience in developing enterprise-scale n-tier applications for the financial domain.
• Should possess good architectural knowledge and be aware of enterprise application design patterns.
• Should have the ability to analyze, design, develop and test complex, low-latency client-facing applications.
• Good development experience with RDBMS, preferably Sybase database
• Good knowledge of multi-threading and high volume server side development
• Experience in sales and trading platforms in investment banking/capital markets
• Basic working knowledge of Unix/Linux.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Should have the ability to express their design ideas and thoughts.

Job Description:

As a Backend Developer, you will:

• Implement server-side logic to ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
• Integrate machine learning models for fraud detection, enhancing the security and reliability of our applications.
• Manage database operations, ensuring the integrity, security, and efficiency of data storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain scalable, robust, and secure applications.

Responsibilities:

• Development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database.
• Ensuring high performance and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Integrating data storage solutions, including databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc.
• Implementing security and data protection measures.
• Integrating machine learning models for advanced data processing and analysis.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) For Role:

• Quality and efficiency of backend systems developed.
• Effectiveness in integrating and deploying machine learning models.
• Database performance and security measures.
• Positive feedback from team members and stakeholders.
• Adherence to coding standards and best practices in backend development.

Prior Experience Required:

• Minimum 3+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficient in Node.js or Python (especially Django and Flask frameworks), or/and Go.
• Strong database management skills with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience in integrating and deploying machine learning models for real-world applications, specifically for fraud detection is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and microservices architecture.
• Good understanding of asynchronous programming and its workarounds.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and serverless architectures.

Location:

Hyderabad

Collaboration:

The role involves close collaboration with frontend developers, data scientists, and project managers to ensure the seamless integration of backend services with front-end applications and data analytics models.

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience and market standards.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Language Skills:

• Strong command of Business English, both verbal and written, is required.

Other Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Ability to design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
• Knowledge of security compliance and integrated security protocols.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• A portfolio showcasing successful backend projects.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and driven Lead Backend Engineer to oversee and elevate our backend architecture. This role will focus deeply on backend systems, collaborating closely with the founder and core team to turn strategic goals into reality through backend excellence. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with leadership capabilities, driving backend development while ensuring system security, scalability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Backend Development Leadership

• Ownership of Backend Systems: Lead the backend development process, aligning it with the company's broader goals. Gain a full understanding of the existing backend infrastructure, especially in the initial phase.
• Roadmap Development: Within the first three months, build a detailed roadmap that addresses backend "must-do" tasks (e.g., major bugs, security vulnerabilities, data leakage prevention) alongside longer-term improvements. Continuously update the roadmap based on strategic directions from board meetings.

2. Strategic Planning and Execution

• Backend Strategy Implementation: Translate high-level strategies into backend tasks, ensuring clarity on how each piece fits into the company's larger goals.
• Sprint and Task Management: Lead the backend sprint planning process, break down tasks into manageable components, and ensure accurate estimations for efficient execution.

3. Team Leadership and Development

• Mentoring and Growth: Lead backend developers, nurturing their growth while ensuring a culture of responsibility and continuous improvement.
• Process Optimization: Regularly assess backend processes, identifying areas to streamline development and ensure adherence to best practices.

4. Security and Quality Assurance

• Security Oversight: Ensure the backend systems are fortified against potential threats, setting the highest standards for security in every aspect of development.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain top-tier backend development standards, ensuring the system remains resilient, scalable, and efficient under load.

5. Innovation and Continuous Learning

• Real-time Strategy Input: Offer insights during strategic discussions on backend challenges, providing quick, effective solutions when needed.
• Automation and Efficiency: Implement backend automation practices, from CI/CD pipelines to other efficiency-boosting tools that improve the backend workflow.

6. Research and Communication

• Technology Exploration: Stay ahead of backend trends and technologies, providing research and recommendations to stakeholders. Break down complex backend issues into understandable, actionable points.

7. Workplace Expectations

• Ownership Mentality: Embody a strong sense of ownership over the backend systems, with a proactive attitude that eliminates the need for close follow-up.
• On-site Work: Work from the office is required to foster close collaboration with the team.

Tech Stack & Skills

Must-Have:

• Programming Languages: Node.js & JavaScript (TypeScript or normal)
• Databases: Firestore, MongoDB, NoSQL
• Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), AWS
• Microservices: Google Cloud Functions
• Containerization: Docker (creation, hosting, maintenance, etc.)
• Deployment & Orchestration: Google Cloud Run
• Messaging & Task Management: Pub/Sub, Google Cloud Tasks
• Security: GCP/AWS Security (IAMs)

Good-to-Have:

• Programming Languages: Python

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Lead Backend Engineer or similar role, focusing on backend systems.
• Expertise in the backend technologies specified.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and backend security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and an ability to think critically about backend challenges.
• Strong leadership qualities with the ability to mentor and manage backend developers.
• A passion for continuous learning and applying new backend technologies.
• A high degree of ownership over backend systems, with the ability to work independently.

We are looking forward to hiring a committed

Java Developer with experience in building high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade applications. You will be part of our Engineering team that works on mission-critical applications. You will be managing Java/Java EE application development while providing expertise in the full software development lifecycle, from concept and design to testing.

Location = Pune

You are required to:

Contributing in all phases of the development lifecycle.

Write well designed, testable & efficient code.

Ensure designs comply with specifications.

Prepare and produce releases of software components.

Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies and presenting these for architectural review.

Our Current Stack

Backend: Spring (JAVA), Laravel (PHP), MySQL, NoSQL, NGINX Plus.

Frontend: Angular 5+ Ngrx/store 5

Infrastructure: Google cloud platform (App engine, CloudSQL, BigQuery, PubSub, Firebase Hosting), Scrapy Cloud, Pusher.io (websockets), Getstream.io, Filestack, Postmark app, AS2 Gateway, Google Cloud Endpoints Framework, MongoDB, Algolia, Memcache

Tools: Gitlab, Postman app, JIRA.

Technical Skills required

JAVA, SPRING OR SPRING BOOT, DATA STRUCTURES & ALGORITHMS, HIBERNATE, MYSQL, MONGODB and NOSQL

What Makes You Eligible?

LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES FROM PUNE LOCATION ONLY.

B. Tech degree ONLY ( FIRST CLASS GRADE IN FINAL YEAR 60 % OR ABOVE ONLY).

Experience in the same role of almost 1-2 years.

Experience with connecting backend and frontend services.

Exposure to consuming data through different interfaces (Web API's/Socket/ REST/ RESTFUL/ JSON/ XML).

Proficiency in Data Structures and Algorithms.

Understanding of web markup, including HTML 5 CSS.

Understanding of client-side scripting and JavaScript frameworks.

Ability to write clean, reusable and well documented code.

Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

Knowledge of API authentication techniques (Token, JWT, OAuth2) - desirable but not mandatory. (Experience with API Design will be a plus)

Fair spoken and written English Flexibility - Things change around here. FAST!

Other Inter-personal skills like self-motivation, persistency, patience and eagerness to learn and work independently.

Job Title: Java Team Lead

Experience: 4.5 to 8 years

Notice Period: Up to 30days (Negotiable)

Job Description :

• Experience in Java/J2EE technologies - design development of high-volume, high-performance, high-availability, service-oriented applications
• Design and govern the reusable accelerators, design patterns and reusable technical components (e.g. error handling, logging etc.)
• Strong knowledge in developing scalable web applications using Spring Boot with JDBC, JPA, Security,  RESTful Web Services
• Experience in front end development using HTML5, JQuery, React JS or Angular
• Research and implement new tools, frameworks and patterns to build a hybrid cloud applications
• Strong knowledge in Database – MySQL / PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of deploying applications in Ubuntu on Cloud Infrastructure
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for automatic application deployment will be an added advantage
• Lead a team and provide technical knowledge to team members during development

Roles & Responsibilities

• Understand the Requirement
• Convert them into Document
• Deliver the Work Product (software components / modules) with Quality
• High level design & Defining Architecture
• Following Coding best practices

Position Responsibilities:
1.     Design, implementation, and deployment of applications
2.     Expert knowledge in performance, scalability, enterprise system architecture, and engineering best practices.
3.     Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions.
4.     Work extensively with cross-functional teams across.
5.     Work with the business team and project managers to convert functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.
6.     The ideal candidate will be a leader, builder, and operator. He/she should be able to operate in a very fast-paced environment where time to hit the market is supercritical.

Desired Candidate profile: 
1.     A Bachelor's/Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent combination of technical education from Elite College or institution and work experience.
2.     4+ years of Software Development experience.
3.     Excellent object-oriented design and coding skills (Java, C++ on a UNIX or Linux platform).
4.     Very strong software development background including design patterns, data structures, test-driven development.
5.     Ability to design and implement systems end to end on your own while maintaining highest coding standards.
6.     Excellent knowledge of design patterns and ability to reflect it in their code.
7.     Ability to lead projects and mentor junior engineers on the same.
8.     Mandatory work experience in skills sets: REST API, JDBC, RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
9.     Solid Experience with distributed (multi-tiered) systems, algorithms, and relational databases.
10.  Software development experience in Servlet, JSP, Spring, AWS, S3, SQS, building web services and highly scalable applications or Google Cloud Suite.
11.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

 Review all job requirements and specifications required for deploying the solution into the production environment. 

 Perform various unit/tests as per the checklist on deployment steps with help of test cases and maintain documents for the same. 

 Work with Lead to resolve all issues within the required timeframe and inform for any delays. 

 Collaborate with the development team to review new programs for implementation activities and manage communication (if required) with different functions to resolve issues and assist implementation leads to manage production deployments. 

 Document all issues during the deployment phase and document all findings from logs/during actual deployment and share the analysis. 

 Review and maintain all technical and business documents.  Conduct and monitor software implementation lifecycle and assist/make appropriate customization to all software for clients as per the deployment/implementation guide 

 Train new members on product deployment, issues and identify all issues in processes and provide solutions for the same. 

 Ensure project tasks as appropriately updated in JIRA / ticket tool for in-progress/done and raise the issues. 

 Should take self-initiative to learn/understand the technologies i.e. Vertica SQL, Internal Data integration tool (Athena), Pulse Framework, Tableau. 

 Flexible to work during non-business hours in some exceptional cases (for a few days) required to meet the client time zones. 

Experience on Tools and Technologies preferred: 

ETL Tools: Talend or Informatica ,Abinitio,Datastage 

BI Tools: Tableau or Jaspersoft or Pentaho or Qlikview experience 

Database: Experience in Oracle or SS 

Methodology: Experience in SDLC and/or Agile Methodology