Senior Software Engineer - Backend Development
About the Role

We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. This role focuses on building robust, scalable backend systems and APIs that power our core products. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and have the opportunity to mentor junior developers while contributing to architectural decisions.
Key Responsibilities

Backend Development : Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and APIs using Java and Spring Boot

System Architecture : Contribute to architectural decisions and design patterns for scalable, maintainable systems

Code Quality : Write clean, effective, and well-documented code following best practices and design patterns

Database Design : Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and data access layers

Performance Optimization : Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve system performance and scalability

Testing : Develop comprehensive unit tests, integration tests, and participate in code reviews

Mentorship : Guide and mentor junior developers, sharing knowledge and best practices

Collaboration : Work closely with product managers, frontend developers, and DevOps teams

Problem Solving : Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide innovative solutions

Required Qualifications ✅

Experience : 5+ years of professional software development experience

Backend Expertise : Strong experience in backend development with focus on server-side technologies

Java Proficiency : Advanced knowledge of Java (Java 8+) and object-oriented programming principles

Spring Framework : Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring Data

Database Skills :



Proficiency with relational databases (MySQL) and SQL optimization

API Development : Experience building RESTful APIs and understanding of API design principles

Version Control : Proficient with Git and collaborative development workflows

Problem Solving : Strong analytical and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

Cloud Platforms : Experience with AWS

Microservices : Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems

Containerization : Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Message Queues : Familiarity with message brokers (Apache Kafka, AWS SQS)

NoSQL Databases : Experience with MongoDB, Redis, or Elasticsearch

CI/CD : Knowledge of continuous integration and deployment pipelines

Monitoring : Experience with application monitoring tools

Additional Technologies : Familiarity with Hibernate/JPA, Maven and build tools

Technical Skills ️

Core Technologies:
Java 8+, Spring Boot, Spring Framework ecosystem

RESTful API development and microservices architecture

SQL and database optimization techniques

Git version control and collaborative development

Additional Technologies:
Cloud services and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Message queuing systems and event-driven architecture

Caching strategies (Redis)

Monitoring and logging solutions

Soft Skills

Communication : Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Leadership : Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor team members

Collaboration : Strong team player with cross-functional collaboration experience

Adaptability : Comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced environment

Continuous Learning : Passion for staying updated with latest technologies and best practices

Problem Solving : Creative approach to complex technical challenges

📌 Senior Software Engineer (India)
🏢 PayU
📍 India