full stack java engineer

Design, develop, and maintain high-quality software solutions using programming

languages such as Java.

Implement backend services using frameworks like Spring Boot and frontend

interfaces using frameworks like React.

Apply deep knowledge of algorithms and data structures to solve complex problems

efficiently.

Optimize code for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Work with SQL and NoSQL databases to design, implement, and manage data storage

solutions.

Ensure data integrity and optimize database queries.

Leverage open-source tools and frameworks to develop scalable and maintainable

solutions.

Stay updated on the latest trends in open-source technologies.

Utilize Linux systems for development and deployment.

Automate and streamline processes using Linux tools and scripts.

Develop and maintain mobile applications that align with user requirements and

business goals.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with backend

systems.

Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to bring ideas to

life.

Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging to ensure high-quality

deliverables.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Software Engineer who’s passionate about building scalable, high-performance applications using Java and Kotlin on AWS. You’ll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — including DevOps, QA, and Product — to design, develop, and deliver robust software solutions.

Our culture values collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning. We embrace modern technologies to solve real-world problems and continuously evolve our platform to meet changing business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance features to collect, process, and deliver user-generated content.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to build end-to-end solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
• Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical brainstorming sessions.
• Identify and fix performance bottlenecks and technical issues.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and developer tooling initiatives.
• Maintain and improve application reliability, scalability, and security.

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of full-stack development experience using Java/Kotlin and AWS.
• Hands-on experience in API development for front-end applications.
• Strong understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and handling large datasets.
• Experience working with CI/CD tools (CircleCI, GitHub Actions, Drone).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Exposure to event-driven architectures (SQS, SNS, Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub) and idempotent patterns.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with automated database migration tools (Liquibase, Flyway).
• Experience with cloud storage (AWS S3, GCP Cloud Storage, Azure Blob) or document data stores (DynamoDB, MongoDB).
• Experience containerizing applications using Docker and deploying to ECS or Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
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WHAT YOU WILL DO

We are seeking a talented and motivated Backend Engineer to join our team, focusing on the design, development, and maintenance of high-performance enterprise software solutions using Java and Spring. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing robust REST APIs and orchestrating complex workflows across a microservice architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Software Development: Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code within Spring Boot Applications and Services
• API Design: Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure RESTful APIs to power front-end applications and third-party integrations. Build high-throughput, high-availability, and low-latency systems
• Microservices Orchestration: Orchestrate data flow and business logic across multiple microservices to ensure seamless end-to-end functionality.
• Database Management: Design schema, interact with, and optimize both NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) and SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL) databases.
• Code Quality & Tooling: Leverage AI coding tools such as Cursor, CodeX, GitHub Copilot or similar tools to enhance productivity, accelerate development cycles, and maintain high code quality standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define, design, and ship new features.
• System Architecture: Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, mentor and guide junior engineers, and help shape the future direction of our software platform.

REQUIREMENTS 

• 4+ years of relevant work experience in software engineering, preferably enterprise software development
• AI/ML Concepts: An understanding of AI agents, their application in enterprise systems, use of MCP servers and the principles of context engineering.
• Frontend Development: Experience with React, Next.js, component libraries like mui, and an interest in being a full stack developer. An understanding of CSS, HTML DOM is a plus.
• Cloud Experience: Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, GCP, or OCI.
• DevOps Practices: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

ABOUT RIA

RIA is a tech company that leverages cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the insurance and healthcare industry. RIA has operations in India and in the US. 

At the core of its operations is the Symphony platform, a Vertical AI platform which can be used for customised decision-making, automation, and data orchestration across Insurance and Health products.  

Symphony can support businesses with its microservices-based architecture and helps modernize and modularize the legacy system. 

WHY JOIN US

We’re building the foundation of our team right now, and are looking for ambitious team members to join us and increase with us. The work environment is fast-paced and you would make a clear impact! 

You’ll partner with a stellar leadership team from IIT Kanpur, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, IIT Guwahati, and the University of Michigan. The team has also worked at companies such as McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Niva Bupa, Acko, Care, ICICI Prudential, etc.

We’re a well-funded company, which has raised capital from top VCs, global insurers, and prominent Indian family offices. 

Founding Engineer:

As a Founding Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, building, and launching our product to customers. Specifically,

• Since our team is lean and we plan to keep it that way - you’ll be one of the first five engineers in leading the zero-to-one journey of a product our customers are hungry for
• Lead technical design and implementation of the frontend and backend of the product with coaching and mentorship from world-class technical architects
• Have knowledge of (or learn) how to work with Shopify’s CLI
• Iterate quickly to create delightful user experiences, working closely with customers/ design partners
• Help us hire a world-class engineering team in the months ahead
• Our team is currently fully remote (with offices to be opened in Bangalore and Mumbai over next few months) and cross-border across San Francisco, Boston, and India - help us cultivate a remote-first, inclusive, diverse, and friendly culture
• Work directly with the founders with an ownership mindset

Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience working with backend tech stacks (e.g. Spring Boot, Ruby on Rails, Django, Laravel)
• Experience with service service-oriented architecture, writing REST APIs, unit testing, and architectural design
• Understanding of modern web stacks and architecture (HTTP, REST, GraphQL, WebSockets)
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and other technologies (e.g. Mysql, Redis, Kafka)
• Prior experience working with frontend tech stacks (e.g. React, Angular, Vue.js)
• Prior experience working with frontend UI frameworks (e.g. Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS)

Primary Skills

• Java EE (Servlets, JSTL, JSP, JDBC)

• Frontend frameworks (ReactJS)

• Pure JavaScript, jQuery

• Bootstrap, HTML5, CSS, SASS

• Microsoft SQL Server (writing queries, stored procedures, triggers etc.)

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership:
• Provide technical leadership by guiding and mentoring software engineers in creating robust and scalable solutions.
• Lead the recruitment process to identify and onboard top-tier engineering talent.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and growth within the technical team.
• Architectural Vision:
• Collaborate closely with engineering leadership, senior technical stakeholders, and product managers to shape the architectural vision and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Actively participate in code reviews and technical design discussions and contribute hands-on expertise to development efforts.
• Drive the evolution of development processes, establish meaningful metrics, and cultivate a team culture emphasizing technical excellence.
• Lead POCs and technical evaluations
• Hands-on Technical Involvement:
• Demonstrate deep technical involvement through direct contributions to the codebase, technical design discussions, and the development of domain expertise.
• Utilize your extensive experience to guide the team in developing large-scale distributed systems, employing languages such as Java, Python, C++, Ruby, Go, or JavaScript.
• Process Evolution and DevOps:
• Innovate and evolve development processes to enhance efficiency and agility.
• Leverage a background in DevOps to oversee the operational aspects of widely deployed SaaS products.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD environments for seamless software delivery.

Must-Have:

• Managerial and Technical Expertise:
• Possess 3+ years of managerial experience and a solid 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering.
• Demonstrate prior success in leading and growing cross-functional development teams of 10-20 individual contributors.
• Software Delivery Excellence:
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software within tight deadlines, emphasizing agility in a collaborative and cross-functional environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
• Hands-on experience developing and designing large-scale distributed systems using languages like Java, Python, C++, Ruby, Go, or JavaScript.
• DevOps and SaaS Background:
• Background in DevOps with experience in the operation of widely deployed SaaS products.
• Communication and Organization:
• Exceptional organizational skills and effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• CI/CD and Cloud Platform Experience:
• Previous experience in designing CI/CD environments.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, or equivalent cloud platforms.
• Data-Driven Decision Making:
• Demonstrated experience using data to measure success, drive improvements, and inform strategic decisions.
• Global Team Collaboration:
• Previous experience working on geographically dispersed teams.

Your Opportunity Join our dynamic team as a Full Stack Software Dev, where you'll work at the intersection of innovation and leadership. You'll be part of a passionate group of engineers dedicated to building cutting-edge SaaS solutions that solve real customer challenges. This role is perfect for an experienced engineer who thrives on managing teams, collaborating with leadership, and driving product development. You’ll work directly with the CEO and senior architects, ensuring that our products meet the highest design and performance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of engineers to deliver scalable, high-performance solutions.
• Coordinate closely with the CEO and product leadership to align on goals and drive the vision forward.
• Collaborate with distributed teams to design, build, and refine core product features that serve a global audience.
• Stay hands-on with coding and architecture, driving key services and technical initiatives from end to end.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing systems to ensure smooth product operations.
• Requirements & Technical Skills
• Bachelor's/Master’s/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields (B.Tech, M.Tech, B.CA, B.E./M.E).
• 4 to 8 years of hands-on experience as a software developer, ideally in a SaaS environment.
• Proven track record in developing scalable, distributed systems and services.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Strong programming experience in Spring & Hibernate with Kotlin, React, Nest.js, Python, and Shell scripting.
• Expertise in Unix-based systems, container technologies, and virtual machines.
• Knowledge of both relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DocumentDB). Preferred Qualifications
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
• Experience working on both structured and unstructured data sources. Soft Skills
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities to inspire and guide a team of engineers.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptable to new technologies in a fast-paced environment.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Developing new user-facing features using React.js
• Developing and implementing highly responsive user interface components using react concepts.
• Writing application interface codes using JavaScript following react.js workflows.
• Experience with RESTful APIs
• Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes.
• Create database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Implement automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Optimize application for performance and speed.
• Implementation of security and data protection.
• Provide technical support to users.

Skills:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Java Developer or similar role
• Strong expertise in Java programming language and working Knowledge on Back-end technologies such as Spring/Spring Boot.
• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end languages.
• Knowledge of REACT tools including React.js, Webpack, Enzyme, Redux, and Flux.
• Experience with user interface design.
• Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, MongoDB.
• Good knowledge of Unit Testing.
• Experience with at least one of the Cloud Services such as AWS, GCP, Azure are plus.
• Familiarity with SCRUM methodologies
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Analytical and logical skills
• Good problem-solving skills.

Qualification:

• 3-4 years of experience working as a ReactJS Developer or in a similar role.

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours
• Up to 12 Lakh insurance
• Work life balance

• Bring in a "can-do" attitude
• Passion towards technology and software engineering - open source, pet projects, conference talks, getting better at writing clean code.
• Participate in a highly fluid environment applying agile software development principles.
• Carry out unit tests and other quality control mechanisms to inform and validate the designs and code
• Work with product owner/BAs to bring an end to end perspective of the problem.
• Ability to ask the right questions and communicate your ideas with clarity.
• Ability to collaborate with various stakeholders and take complete ownership.
• Participate actively in building one of the most impactful organizations in retail technology.

• Quickly adapt to our startup environment which is both demanding and fast-paced (but is also a lot of fun).
• Eager in learning new concepts, technologies and be productive in short time.
• Convert a raw idea into usable real-life software products Write modular, readable and maintainable code.
• Good understanding and working knowledge of technologies worked.
• Demonstrate good problem solving skills
• Own and be able to manage a small to medium sized modules.
• Demonstrate ability to guide and coach a new team member or fresher.