Software Engineer - Backend

Mandatory Criteria :

• Candidate must have Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes of atleast 2 years in production environments.
• Candidate should have Expertise in at least one public cloud platform [GCP (Preferred), AWS, Azure, or OCI).
• Proficient in backend programming with Python, Java, or Kotlin (at least one is required).
• Candidate should have strong Backend experience.
• Hands-on experience with BigQuery or Snowflake for data analytics and integration.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Backend Engineer with 4–7 years of experience, who has worked extensively on at least one major cloud platform (GCP, AWS, Azure, or OCI). Experience with multiple cloud providers is a strong plus. As a Senior Development Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling backend services and infrastructure on cloud-native platforms.

# Experience with Kubernetes is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, reliable backend services and cloud-native applications.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs, microservices, and asynchronous data processing systems.
• Deploy and operate workloads on Kubernetes with best practices in availability, monitoring, and cost-efficiency.
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and product teams in an agile environment.
• Ensure high code quality through testing, reviews, and documentation.

Required Skills

• Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes of atleast 2 years in production environments (mandatory).
• Expertise in at least one public cloud platform [GCP (Preferred), AWS, Azure, or OCI].
• Proficient in backend programming with Python, Java, or Kotlin (at least one is required).
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native architecture.
• Experience with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes-native deployment workflows.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working across multiple cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Exposure to monitoring, logging, and observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Cloud Monitoring).
• Hands-on experience with BigQuery or Snowflake for data analytics and integration.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of NoSQL databases or event-driven/message-based architectures.
• Experience with serverless services, managed data pipelines, or data lake platforms.

Job Summary: 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior .NET Engineer with extensive database design experience to join our team. As a Senior .NET Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications using the .NET framework. You will also be responsible for designing and implementing complex database solutions using the EF Core framework that support these applications. 

 Specific Responsibilities and Accountabilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using the .NET framework and database solutions using Entity Framework Core 
• Create and maintain data models and schema designs using best practices and industry standards  
• Develop and implement database security measures to protect sensitive data  
• Optimize database performance and ensure data integrity  
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features  
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that meets specifications  
• Troubleshoot and debug software issues as needed  
• Keep up to date with emerging trends and technologies in software development and database design  
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to other developers  

Personal Qualities, Knowledge, Experience and Skills Required: 

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or related field 
• At least 5 years of experience in software development using the .NET framework and database design and development using Entity Framework Core  
• Experience with object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts, design patterns and microservice architecture.  
• Experience with database design, including data modelling and schema design  
• Experience with MySQL Server or other relational database management systems  
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies  
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills  

• Designing, coding, and debugging software using J2EE, Spring boot,Microservices ,AWS .
• Work closely with Solution architects to understand the architecture
  design and implement software designs accordingly.
• Improving the performance of existing software.
• Providing training to other engineers and code review.
• Maintaining and upgrading existing software.
• Recommending new technologies that can help increase productivity.
• Supervising and overseeing the technical aspects of projects.
• Investigating software-related complaints and making necessary adjustments to ensure optimal software performance.
• Regularly attending team meetings to discuss projects, brainstorm ideas, and put forward solutions to any issues.
• Mentioning Software engineers on correct coding practices.

About Strata

Strata is a commercial real estate investment platform that offers investors the opportunity to invest in pre-leased commercial assets such as offices, warehouses, and retail spaces across India.

We are one of the fastest-growing Fintech platforms in India and are backed by Elevation Capital, Mayfield, Kotak Investment Advisors, Gruhas (a venture by Nikhil Kamath of Zerodha), and DLF Family Office.

Our headquarter is in Bangalore, India.

We are a small yet close-knit team of 35+ people.

Job Description 

• Collaborate with a team of engineers and managers to create applications used by our Investors, Channel Partners and Operations Team
• Write clean, self-documenting code that follows best practices and design patterns
• Provide creative ideas to improve our product and technology
• Think beyond the specifics of a ticket in order to delight customers or grow the business
• Be a self-starter that can, at times, take initiative and execute on projects with little direction

Minimum qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience
• Expert in Python with knowledge on at least one industry standard framework like Django, Flask, etc.
• Solid knowledge of developing backend applications
• Have a strong demonstrated ability to ship high-quality products
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and diligent work ethic
• Experience using Docker and cloud technologies such as Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Database design skills