Sr Backend/ Backend Developer

Job Title: Senior Software EngineerLocationExperienceJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team, focusing on designing, developing, and optimizing large-scale ad technology systems. This role requires expertise in building high-performance, distributed systems capable of handling millions of transactions per minute. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance the scalability, robustness, and performance of our real-time bidding systems.

• ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement high-performance microservices to handle large volumes of real-time data requests.
• Collaborate with the AdExchange team to optimize real-time ad buying, selling, and auctioning processes.
• Lead the development and enhancement of key features such as loss notifications and bidder engagement strategies.
• Build A/B testing mechanisms to optimize bidder responses and URL accuracy.
• Improve the scalability and reliability of critical services, utilizing advanced monitoring tools like Prometheus and Kafka.
• Conduct code reviews, create design documents, and mentor junior engineers.
• Manage end-to-end project lifecycles, from architecture design to deployment in production environments.
• Required SkillsProficiency in Java, Docker, Aerospike, Kafka, and MySQL.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices, and real-time bidding technologies.
• Experience in optimizing system performance to handle high-throughput, low-latency requirements (600,000+ requests/min).
• Expertise in monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and log management systems.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS or similar).
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience in A/B testing for optimizing system components.
• Preferred SkillsExperience in ad technology or large-scale data processing systems.
• Familiarity with JavaScript, REST APIs, and integration workflows.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and event-driven architectures.

• 4+ years of experience in IT
• Demonstrable expertise in Golang development services, including a deep understanding of its syntax, advanced features, and standard library
• Familiarity with Go routines and channel patterns, as well as experience in writing high-performance Go code
• Solid grasp of web development fundamentals, including HTTP/HTTPS protocols, RESTful API design, data structures, and WebSockets
• Experience with designing and implementing microservices in Go and an understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes

• Programming Language: Java, J2EE
• Framework: Spring MVC, Spring Security, Hibernate, JMS
• Strong knowledge in any one Relational Databases (Mysql / Oracle/ SQL Server).
• Operating System: Windows & Linux.
• Configuration Management: GIT
• Tools & Utilities: STS / Eclipse / IntelliJ / NetBeans.Web/Application Server: Jboss.
• Excellent hands-on experience and knowledge of SQL.
• Strong experience in Web services (SOAP and RESTFUL).
•  Should have expertise in Design Patterns, Transactions, Multi-threading concepts.
• Experience using Maven.
•  Knowledge of data structure

• Deliver entire application life cycle - concept, design, build and test complex web applications.
•  Gather requirements around functionality and translate those requirements into elegant functional and technical solutions.
•  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Unit-test code for robustness, including corner cases, usability, and general reliability.
•  Perform bug fixing and ensure acceptable application performance.
• Continuously upgrade knowledge on technology changes, evaluate impact to application, and implement changes to ensure minimal latency in application availability to users.
•  Work closely with project/product managers while effectively working across multiple projects and delivering to deadlines.
• Mentor the team members on the nuances of technology and implement best practices within the team.

Experience:

The candidate should have about 1+ years of experience with design and development in Java/Scala. Experience in algorithm, data-structure, database is mandatory.

Required Skills:

1. Java or Scala
2. Extensive experience in developing web applications. Should possess good Oops knowledge and be aware of enterprise application design patterns.
3. Should have the ability to analyze, design, develop and test complexity of spark job.
4. Basic working knowledge of Unix/Linux.

Good To have: -

1. Python
2. Distributed Computing

THE POSITION:

- 3+ years of relevant experience in designing & implementing scalable, resilient backend microservices

- Expert at any backend programming language (Python/GoLang preferrable) and has exposure to API design and scalable architecture

- Hands-on experience on a couple of RDBMS/NoSQL/In-memory DBs

- Great database modelling skills

- Ability to choose the right algorithm, data-structure, and design pattern for the given problem statement

- Knowledge of any cloud based platform like AWS or GCP and scaling on the go

- Understanding of various application security principles and experience with building applications secure by design

QUALIFICATION:

                - We don't care about which college you are from, if you have the power to convert coffee into code, we got you.