Senior Backend Developer

Position: Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE III) – Backend

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE III) – Backend with proven expertise in Java (Spring Boot), Node.js, and MySQL. As a senior engineer, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing scalable backend systems that power our applications. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in both enterprise-grade Java microservices and modern Node.js services, and can design robust, data-driven solutions that meet high performance and reliability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Backend Ownership: Lead the end-to-end development of backend services, APIs, and microservices across Java Spring Boot and Node.js.
• Architecture & Design: Design scalable, modular, and maintainable backend architectures with clear service boundaries.
• Database Expertise: Design, optimize, and manage MySQL databases (schema design, indexing, query tuning, replication).
• Cross-Stack Collaboration: Work closely with frontend engineers, DevOps, and product managers to deliver seamless, reliable features.
• Mentorship & Review: Conduct code reviews, mentor team members, and enforce high standards of backend engineering practices.
• Performance & Reliability: Build high-throughput, low-latency systems; implement caching, queuing, and failover mechanisms.
• Testing & Quality: Implement robust unit, integration, and contract tests across services.
• Security & Compliance: Apply best practices for securing APIs, data, and infrastructure.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Proactively monitor backend performance and continuously improve system scalability and reliability.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation for APIs, services, and system designs.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in backend development, with strong hands-on expertise in both Java (Spring Boot) and Node.js.
• Core Technical Skills:
• Expert in Java (Spring Boot) microservices development.
• Proficiency in Node.js for building scalable services.
• Deep knowledge of MySQL (schema design, optimization, indexing).
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with caching (Redis/Memcached) and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ).
• Hands-on with build tools and dependency managers (Maven/Gradle, npm/yarn).
• Version control proficiency (Git).
• Problem-Solving: Strong debugging, analytical, and system design skills.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, capable of working across teams.
• Agility: Comfort with fast-paced, agile product environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Additional Skills:
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Hands-on with observability & monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, New Relic).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹451,229.62 - ₹1,882,773.77 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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+91 8976756207