Sr Backend Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Java Spring Boot Developer with 3-4 years of experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in developing scalable applications using Java Spring Boot framework, and proficiency in integrating various technologies including AWS services, Kafka messaging, Elasticsearch for indexing and search capabilities, and multiple databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB. Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs is essential for this role. Additionally, the candidate should have hands-on experience in developing microservices architectures.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and deploy Java Spring Boot applications.
• Integrate applications with AWS services for storage, computation, and messaging.
• Implement Kafka for real-time data processing and communication.
• Utilize Elasticsearch for indexing and querying large datasets.
• Work with various databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs for seamless interaction between systems.
• Create robust test cases and test plans for REST APIs to ensure functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Design and implement microservices architectures to support scalable and resilient applications.
• Ensure high performance, security, and scalability of applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3-4 years of experience in Java development with strong proficiency in Spring Boot framework.
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, SQS).
• Proficiency in Kafka for building scalable and resilient real-time data pipelines.
• Experience with Elasticsearch for data indexing and search functionalities.
• Solid understanding of relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design principles.
• Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to create comprehensive test cases and test plans for REST APIs.

• 3 - 5 years of progressive IT experience with a minimum of 1+ years in building Ruby on Rails Web applications and RESTful API endpoints
• Proficient with scripting languages, specifically Python and Bash
• Experience in Object Oriented Java Script.
• Must have Linux command line experience.
• Good experience in developing and integrating reliable REST web services.
• Possess good communication, organizational and creative thinking skills.
• Multi-tasking individual that likes to work both in a team environment and individually
• Excellent technical abilities, leadership, decision making, and adaptability to new technology
• Good knowledge of Agile processes and practice
• Team player

1. Building products that impact millions
2. Working on really tough problems that challenge you
3. Being part of a small team where you are impactful

1. 50K+ API requests/min
2. 25K+ concurrent users every second

• A team that loves coding & building exceptional quality products
• Challenges that will push you beyond your limits
• A democratic place where everyone is heard & aware
• No hierarchy, politics, bosses, managers or anything like that
• And most importantly, Happy Vibes!

• 2+ years of experience with Node.js
• Expertise in Typescript, AWS, Firebase, MongoDB, and Express

You will be bringing:

• Hands-on experience in writing applications using Node.js (including Socket.io and Express or similar)
• Excellent knowledge of a few of the available databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Proficiency in application deployment on Linux or Ubuntu environments
• Proficiency in JavaScript languages like React and/or Angular, along with a comprehensive experience in open-source frameworks
• Experience in server-client architecture project(s)
• Ability to prioritize in a chaotic and ambiguous environment
• An open, growth mindset when giving and receiving feedback

Candidates should have worked with Startups (IT Product Firms)

Should be from B2C Firms/Product/SaaS Firms

Key Skills: Python, Golang, Java, Distributed Systems, Cloud, Microservices Architecture, MVC, Design Patterns, Data Structure, Algorithms

Your Experience Across The Years in the Roles You’ve Played

• 6+ years of technology experience (at least 2 years in direct engineering management)
• Managing a 5-15 member engineering team in an agile product org
• Track record of collaborative working with multiple stakeholders
• Planning and analysis with effective communication skills

You’ll Be Improving & Responsible For

• Our products engineering team that works on initiatives fuelling the growth of our recent health retail insurance products
• Collaboration across cross-functional stakeholders to ensure delivery timelines are met
• Implementing product engineering best practices, and evangelizing them within the org
• Engineering management with a strong sense of ownership
• Problem solving with a clear and analytical approach and organized work habits
• Technological innovation in agile product engineering scenarios
• Product and business management principles and metrics