Job Description : As a Software Development Engineer II (SDE II), you will design, build, and maintain scalable, high-throughput backend applications and services. You will take end-to-end ownership of software components, contribute to High-Level and Low-Level system designs, build and optimise algorithms, and interface with distributed streaming platforms, databases, APIs, and modern deployment environments. The role requires strong software engineering fundamentals, problem-solving skills, and the ability to independently own technical deliverables while collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams.Responsibilities : - Own and work end-to-end on applications, covering the server, deployment, configuration management, backend application, containers, and database.- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend applications and services.- Write efficient, readable, maintainable, and testable code.- Design High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) based on user and business requirements.- Develop web applications, web services, desktop applications, and Windows services as required.- Develop, implement, profile, and optimise algorithms for backend software.- Work with microservice-based applications and REST-based APIs.- Work with distributed message streaming architectures (such as Apache Kafka).- Work with relational databases and develop efficient SQL queries.- Contribute to build and configuration management processes.- Follow software development best practices, including version control, testing,



and code quality.- Collaborate effectively with engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions.Requirements : - B. E. / B. Tech. / M. E. / M. Tech. in Computer Science from a Tier 1 / Tier 2 premier institute.- 2 - 5 years of relevant software development experience with demonstrated problem-solving skills (Product - based companies or fast-scaling tech startups strongly preferred).- Strong backend development experience across C++, Java, or Python.- Hands-on experience working with distributed streaming/messaging platforms (Apache Kafka).- Development experience using a microservice platform/architecture.- Experience working with REST-based API integration.- Good RDBMS and SQL skills.- Good understanding of : Object-oriented design, Design patterns, and Software development frameworks.- Experience in algorithmic development.- Good understanding of version control systems (Git).- Strong end-to-end ownership mindset and ability to independently drive deliverables.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels.Good to Have : - Familiarity or exposure to Erlang or Elixir (or robust willingness to learn).- Exposure to databases and associated technologies such as PostgreSQL and Redis.- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.- Exposure to cloud-based deployment environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.- Knowledge of developing scripts using Python and Shell.- Knowledge of working with time-series databases, such as InfluxDB. (ref:hirist.tech)

📌 GreyOrange - Senior Software Developer II - Backend Applications (Gurugram)
🏢 Grey Orange India
📍 Gurugram