Sr Software Engineer Backend - Java

Role: Sr. Software Engineer – Backend

This role will contribute to the backend development of the SaaS platform. With expertise in back-end

(Java), REST API development and database (PostgreSQL, Redis) technologies, youll ensure

development and seamless integration across all layers of the application. Reporting to the Tech Lead,

youll play a pivotal role in designing and delivering high-quality, maintainable, and scalable software

solutions.

Responsibilities and KPIs

• Backend Development: Design and develop robust back-end services built in Java. Implement
  
  

features across the entire tech stack, ensuring high performance and seamless user experience.

Ownership of estimates for design, development, and unit testing of one’s deliverables.

• API Design and Development: Design and implement robust RESTful APIs that facilitate secure data
  
  

exchange between internal platform modules and external services. Ensure API architecture aligns

with the overall platform structure.

• Database Management: Design, optimize, and integrate database layers using relational databases
  
  

(MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases. Implement data storage and retrieval strategies that

ensure data integrity and efficient access.

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• Code Quality and Testing: Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices in
  
  

coding and testing. Conduct code and Unit testing to maintain high-quality standards and mentor

junior developers in following coding guidelines.

• Technical Architecture & Design: Collaborate with architects and other engineers to design scalable
  
  

and secure components. Ensure that the data flow, API integration, and microservices architecture

aligns with the platforms overall structure.

• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with engineering teams, product managers, and
  
  

designers to ensure alignment on business requirements. Provide technical input during feature

planning to identify dependencies, challenges, and technical feasibility.

• Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Stay updated with emerging trends, frameworks, and
  
  

tools, incorporating them into the platform when appropriate. Identify areas of improvement in

existing codebases and suggest enhancements that promote maintainability and scalability.

• Documentation: Develop comprehensive documentation for back-end implementations to ensure
  
  

knowledge sharing and code maintainability. Provide technical insights and contribute to

architecture documentation.

Desired Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or master’s in computer science or software engineering
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of software development experience, with a strong understanding of backend development.
• Technical Skills: Back-End: Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, building RESTful APIs, and
  
  

familiarity with microservices architecture. Experience in Python will be a preference. Databases:

Experience in relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases, with data

modelling and optimization knowledge. Good understanding of Frameworks and Design Patterns

and able to understand complex Architectural patterns.

• Soft Skills: Strong debugging & problem-solving skills, able to solve complex technical challenges
  
  

independently and collaboratively. Effective communication skills, capable of sharing technical

insights across teams. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize tasks effectively.

Other Expectations

• Role will be based in Pune

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