Software Engineer/ Backend developer

🔹 Job Title: Full Stack Java Developer

🔹 Experience: 4 to 6 Years

🔹 Location: Gurugram (Hybrid)

📝 Job Description:

Deqode is hiring a skilled Full Stack Java Developer to join our team of technology experts building scalable, enterprise-grade systems. We’re looking for passionate developers who thrive in fast-paced environments and love solving real-world challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable Java-based microservices using Spring Boot.
• Develop front-end components using any modern JavaScript framework.
• Build robust APIs and integrate third-party services.
• Work with Quarkus to enhance Java runtime performance (preferred).
• Implement containerized services using Kubernetes and manage deployments.
• Ensure clean, testable, and maintainable code in an Agile environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver high-quality products.

Must-Have Skills:

• 4–6 years of hands-on experience in Java and Spring Boot
• Proven experience in building and deploying Microservices
• Experience with Kubernetes and Kafka
• Proficiency in any modern frontend framework (React, Angular, etc.)
• Exposure to Quarkus is a strong plus
• Strong understanding of API design and RESTful services
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

• Develop, test, and maintain server-side applications using Node.js and related technologies.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture to support frontend functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Optimize application performance, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and ensure adherence to best practices.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and methodologies to improve development processes.

Mandatory

• SaaS experience of 2 years with total development experience of 4 years
• Must have worked in a smaller company of less than 100
• Should have built solutions/softwares end to end and not just as a part of bigger team
• Should see themselves going deeper into the same role even 5 years down the line
• Should have knowledge on Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and Node.js design patterns.
• Proficiency in working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL.
• Experience with API development, including RESTful services and microservices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex server-side issues.

Essential

• Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Knowledge of system design and scalable architecture.
• Understanding of security best practices and implementing secure APIs.

Good to Have

• Experience with GraphQL and related backend technologies.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Experience with platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, or other e-commerce technologies.
• Exposure to frontend technologies such as React for better cross-functional collaboration.

💥 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.

• Collaborate with the team members to understand the client requirements.

• Advance coding skills in PHP, HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Scripting language desirable.

• Must have experience in working on frameworks such as Laravel, CodeIgniter.

• Write clean and well-structured codes.

• Produce detailed technical product descriptions.

• Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software along with the databases to ensure strong functionality and optimization.

• Contribute to all the software development phases.

• Follow the industry’s best practices for writing clean code.

• Develop and deploy the latest features that facilitate the relevant tools and procedures if required.

• Improve the code-base of our products in a significant manner

1. Good knowledge of HTML, CSS, Javascript and JQuery is very important.
2. Good knowledge on ASP.NET with C# using Visual Studio 2008/2010.
3. Good Knowledge of AJAX is required.
4. SQL Server programming including Stored Procedures, Triggers & User Defined Functions.
5. Good communication Skills are required.
6. Good Knowledge of Web services and WCF will be a bonus.
7. Working knowledge of CMS and E-Commerce will be a bonus.

1. 2+ years of experience building REST APIs with Java
2. 1+ years of experience in maintaining REST APIs documentation.
3. 2+ years of experience programming and delivering in a production environment
4. Expertise working with data structures and algorithms
5. Proficiency in object-oriented programming and experience applying modern design patterns.