This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend Engineer in India.
This role offers the opportunity to work on high-performance, large-scale backend systems that support millions of users daily. You will develop microservices in a distributed environment, leveraging containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, and contribute to the core logic of cutting-edge applications. The position allows you to work with modern tools and frameworks while designing highly transactional, scalable systems. You will collaborate closely with product owners, engineers, and stakeholders to implement new features, optimize performance, and ensure system reliability. Mentoring junior team members and participating in code reviews and agile ceremonies are also key aspects of the role. This is an ideal opportunity for engineers eager to work on innovative projects in a dynamic, fast-growing technology environment.
Accountabilities:
- Develop and maintain highly-scalable backend services for millions of users
- Implement microservices architecture with REST APIs, message queues, and cloud-native technologies
- Collaborate with product owners and development teams to define and implement new features and user stories
- Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to design standards and best practices
- Diagnose and resolve production issues to maintain high system uptime and reliability
- Mentor junior engineers and support team knowledge sharing
- Participate in all agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, grooming, demos, and retrospectives
- Potential on-call responsibilities depending on team needs and tenure
Requirements
- Minimum 3+ years of relevant backend development experience
- Strong proficiency in Java and object-oriented programming principles
- Experience with Spring Boot, Spring Cloud, Spring Data, and iBATIS (preferred)
- Solid understanding of microservices architecture and designing highly transactional systems
- Proficient in SQL, database technologies (MySQL, MongoDB), caching (Redis, Elasticsearch), and message queues (RocketMQ, RabbitMQ)
- Hands-on experience with containerization and cloud technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
- Familiarity with monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, and AWS CloudWatch
- Strong problem-solving skills, independent work ethic, and excellent English communication skills
- Advanced knowledge of software qualities such as resiliency, maintainability, and modern testing techniques
Benefits
- Remote-first work environment with flexible arrangements
- Competitive salary with individual performance-based quarterly bonuses
- 21 days of paid annual leave plus 12 public holidays
- Health and life insurance coverage
- Referral and flash bonuses
- Top-of-the-line equipment for work
- On-call compensation
- Annual company retreats and team-building activities
Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role. Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!
