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Senior Software Engineer/ SDE-IIIConfidential • Gurgaon / Gurugram, India
Senior Software Engineer / SDE-III

Senior Software Engineer / SDE-III

Confidential • Gurgaon / Gurugram, India
6 days ago
Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Backend Lead Engineer (Java) to lead our backend engineering team. As a Lead Engineer, you will be responsible for driving technical excellence, leading the design and implementation of complex backend services, and ensuring that the team follows best practices. You will play a key role in mentoring engineers, shaping the architecture, and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Mentorship

  • Lead and mentor a team of backend engineers, providing guidance and support to help them grow professionally.
  • Conduct regular one-on-ones, provide feedback, and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.

Architect & Design Solutions

  • Lead the design, architecture, and implementation of scalable and maintainable backend systems and services using Java, Spring Boot, and other relevant technologies.
  • Code Quality & Best Practices

  • Establish and enforce best practices for clean, maintainable, and high-performance code.
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards and perform regular code reviews to ensure quality.
  • Collaborate Across Teams

  • Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Performance Optimization

  • Monitor and optimize the performance of backend services, ensuring high availability and scalability.
  • Continuous Improvement

  • Continuously evaluate and improve engineering processes, tools, and technologies to maintain a high level of efficiency and quality within the team.
  • API Development & Integration

  • Design and develop RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring that they are easy to use, secure, and highly performant.
  • System Reliability

  • Design systems with fault tolerance, resilience, and scalability in mind.
  • Ownership

  • Take full ownership of the backend systems, from design through deployment and ongoing maintenance.
  • Own the process of troubleshooting and resolving complex production issues.
  • Agile Development

  • Lead the team in agile software development methodologies, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
  • Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 6 years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Java (Spring Boot, Hibernate, etc.).
  • 3 years of experience in a leadership or lead engineer role, managing or mentoring a team of engineers.
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and high-performance backend systems and microservices.
  • Expertise in building and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating with third-party services.
  • Strong experience with databases (SQL / NoSQL) and database optimization techniques.
  • Solid understanding of software architecture patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture).
  • Experience working with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong knowledge of CI / CD pipelines, version control (Git), and modern software development practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment with a focus on delivering high-quality software.
  • Locations

  • Gurgaon
  • Skills Required

    Nosql, Java, Git, Hibernate, Database Optimization, Docker, Spring Boot, Restful Apis, Sql, Kubernetes, Microservices

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