PDE II - Backend

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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• 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
  
  

• B.Tech / B.E / MCA in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)