Job Description: Backend Developer

Job Title: Backend Developer / Backend Software Engineer
Experience: 0–3 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Engineering / Technology
Location: Remote / Hybrid / On-site

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated Backend Developer to join our engineering team and help design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems.

The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in programming, data structures, databases, API development, and backend architecture. You will work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps engineers to build secure and efficient server-side applications.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and applications.
- Build, integrate, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
- Develop backend applications using Java, Spring Boot, Node.js, or other relevant technologies.
- Design and optimize relational and NoSQL databases.
- Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms using JWT, OAuth 2.0, and role-based access control.
- Write efficient SQL queries and optimize database performance through indexing, query tuning, and schema optimization.
- Implement asynchronous processing and event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
- Develop caching strategies using Redis to improve application response times.
- Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve backend performance issues and production bugs.
- Write clean, modular, reusable, and maintainable code following industry best practices.
- Develop unit tests and integration tests to ensure application reliability.
- Collaborate with frontend, QA, and DevOps teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, technical discussions, and Agile ceremonies.
- Support application deployments, CI/CD pipelines, and production monitoring.

Required Technical Skills1. Programming Languages





- Strong proficiency in Java or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Understanding of Python, Go, or other backend programming languages is an advantage.
- Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).

2. Backend Frameworks

- Spring Boot and Spring Framework.
- Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Hibernate.
- Node.js and Express.js.
- REST API development and integration.
- Understanding of Microservices Architecture.

3. Database Management

- PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle.
- MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
- SQL queries, joins, indexing, and query optimization.
- Database normalization and schema design.
- ORM frameworks such as Hibernate / JPA.

4. API Development & Security

- RESTful API design and development.
- HTTP methods, status codes, and request-response lifecycle.
- JWT authentication and OAuth 2.0.
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
- API validation, exception handling, and rate limiting.
- Understanding of API security and OWASP fundamentals.

5. Cloud & DevOps

- AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, and RDS.
- Docker and containerization.
- Git, GitHub, and version control.
- CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
- Linux fundamentals and shell scripting.
- Application deployment and production debugging.

6. Distributed Systems & Performance

- Understanding of asynchronous programming.
- Message brokers such as Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ.
- Caching mechanisms such as Redis.
- Database transactions and ACID properties.
- Concurrency, multithreading, and synchronization.
- Basic understanding of load balancing and horizontal scaling.

7.



Computer Science Fundamentals

- Data Structures and Algorithms.
- Object-Oriented Programming and SOLID principles.
- DBMS and Operating Systems.
- Computer Networks and HTTP/HTTPS.
- Low-Level Design (LLD) and basic System Design.
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience developing and deploying production-ready backend applications.
- Hands-on experience building microservices using Spring Boot.
- Familiarity with event-driven architectures and distributed systems.
- Experience with Redis caching and Kafka-based messaging.
- Knowledge of application monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.
- Familiarity with automated testing frameworks such as JUnit, Mockito, and Jest.
- Understanding of database migration tools such as Liquibase or Flyway.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub portfolio.

What We Are Looking For

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Good understanding of backend engineering principles.
- Ability to write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code.
- Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and engineering practices.
- Ownership mindset and attention to detail.

What We Offer

- Chance to build scalable, production-grade backend systems.
- Exposure to distributed systems and modern backend architectures.
- Mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Opportunities to work with cloud infrastructure and DevOps technologies.
- Collaborative engineering culture and continuous learning.
- Opportunities to take ownership of critical backend components.

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹400,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

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