Job Requirements
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled
Backend Java Developer (PDE II) to join our product engineering team. You will play a key role in designing and building scalable backend systems, microservices, and APIs that power our product ecosystem. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth product environment and are eager to take ownership, innovate, and solve complex engineering challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java & Spring Boot
- Build RESTful and event-driven microservices with high performance and reliability
- Collaborate with product managers, architects, and front-end developers to define technical solutions
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best engineering practices
- Optimize application performance, security, and scalability
- Participate in design discussions, code reviews, and technical architecture decisions
- Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to root-cause analysis & resolution
- Work in an Agile environment leveraging CI/CD, automated testing, and cloud deployment workflows
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience in Java, Spring Boot, and Microservices architecture
- Proficiency with REST APIs, distributed systems, and multi-threading concepts
- Experience with SQL & NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Strong understanding of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and build tools (Maven/Gradle)
- Experience with unit testing frameworks (JUnit, Mockito) and test automation mindset
- Strong problem-solving and system-design fundamentals
Nice to Have
- Experience with Kafka / RabbitMQ / SQS / Event Streaming
- Familiarity with Redis, ElasticSearch
- Exposure to container orchestration, service mesh, and observability tools
- Experience working in a high-scale SaaS or startup product environment
- Understanding of DDD, TDD, and Clean Architecture principles
Soft Skills
- Ownership and bias for action
- Curiosity and continuous learning mindset
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced environments with small agile teams
Education
- B.Tech / B.E / MCA in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)
