Senior Software Engineer – Backend

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About Vantage Circle

Role Overview

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Excellence: Design and develop robust, scalable backend systems and APIs, delivering high-quality, well-tested code aligned with industry best practices.
• Architectural Contributions: Take ownership of complex backend architecture and systems design; contribute to technology roadmaps that support business objectives.
• Project Leadership: Lead end-to-end development of critical features and services with minimal supervision, ensuring timely delivery.
• Mentorship & Coaching: Support junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing to elevate overall team performance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, frontend engineers, and DevOps to build cohesive and impactful features.
• Problem Solving & Innovation: Proactively identify bottlenecks and architectural challenges, and propose/implement innovative solutions to enhance system performance and maintainability.
  

Preferred Tech Stack

• Programming Languages: Scala (preferred), Java
• Frameworks: Play Framework or similar Java-based frameworks
• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
• Caching/Data Stores: Redis
• Tools: Git, Jenkins CI/CD, Docker (bonus)
  

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of object-oriented and functional programming paradigms
• Experience in designing RESTful APIs and building scalable microservices
• Good understanding of relational and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with performance tuning and distributed system design
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, agile environment
• Passion for clean code, testing, and continuous improvement