Job Description

Job Summary:

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A Senior Back-End Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend systems. This position plays a key role in contributing to the definition of architecture, improving system efficiency, and ensuring seamless integrations. This role requires a strong technical background, hands-on experience with backend development technologies, and the ability to solve complex problems. A Senior Back-End Developer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and contribute to the continuous improvement of best practices, system reliability, and code quality.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

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- Development of Backend Solutions
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- Implement and maintain high-quality backend components, ensuring they meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.
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- Code Quality & Standards:
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- Follow production, productivity, and quality standards to maintain high coding excellence.
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- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
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- Contribution to Architecture
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- Provide input on architectural decisions, collaborating with the development team to design sustainable and efficient solutions.
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- Error Monitoring and Issue Resolution
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- Continuously monitor system performance and proactively identify potential errors.
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- Implement necessary corrections in a timely manner to maintain system stability and reliability.
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- Technical Documentation
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- Prepare and maintain clear, high-quality technical documentation as per company standards to support development, maintenance,



and knowledge sharing.
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- Ensure documentation is accessible to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
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- Communicate essential technical information effectively to ensure smooth collaboration.
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- Mentorship and Collaboration
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- Support junior developers through code reviews, knowledge sharing, and best practices adoption.
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- Cooperate with team members and other departments to align development efforts with business needs.
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Education and Experience:

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- At least 5+ years of relevant work experience.
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- Must have AI experience - developing prompts.
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- Must have at least 3 years of enterprise-level experience specializing in the architecture of tools utilizing low-code or internal application development platforms, such as Superblocks, Retool, Appsmith, Palantir Foundry, Lovable, or other AI rapid development tools.
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- Strong proficiency in Kotlin, Java / Spring.
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- Bachelor's or master's degree in CS, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
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- Experience with relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, MongoDB, or similar).
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- Experience with CI/CD tools, repositories, and build processes.
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- Knowledge of Agile methodologies
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- Robust design and problem-solving skills, with a focus on engineering excellence.
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- Good knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and operational best practices.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Nice to Have:

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- Previous experience with HR and/or Payroll software
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- Payroll-related knowledge
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📌 Senior Back-End Developer (India)
🏢 Mercans
📍 India