Senior Software Engineer – Backend Development ( Java and Kotlin)
Location : Trivandrum / Kochi
Salary up to 16 LPA
About the Role :
We are seeking a versatile Senior Software Engineer with expertise in backend development, passionate about building high-performance, scalable, and secure services. This role is ideal for engineers who enjoy tackling complex system-level problems, writing clean and maintainable code, and contributing to modern backend architectures. You will join a fast-paced R&D environment, developing backend systems for our cybersecurity and network intelligence products used by global service providers and enterprises.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, and maintain efficient backend services, APIs, and infrastructure components.
- Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to ensure seamless integration of features.
- Write clean, maintainable, and performant code in Rust, Kotlin, Python, or Node.js .
- Leverage generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot) to accelerate development, improve quality, and streamline documentation and testing.
- Participate in system architecture and design discussions, contributing to scalable solutions.
- Work closely with QA, Product, and DevOps teams to ensure rapid, reliable, and high-quality releases.
- Stay current with backend development trends and tools, particularly those enabling AI-assisted workflows.
- Thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional teams and embrace collaborative engineering.
Required Skills & Experience :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong backend focus.Proficiency in at least two of the following languages : Rust, Kotlin (server-side), Python, Node.js.Experience designing and working with RESTful APIs and / or messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and infrastructure-as-code practices.Understanding of scalable systems and distributed architectures.Experience with CI / CD pipelines and agile development practices.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).Nice-to-Have :
Experience in cybersecurity or network intelligence domains.Knowledge of AI-assisted development workflows beyond standard coding tools.Contributions to open-source projects or internal tooling initiatives.Skills Required
Rabbitmq, Rust, Gcp, Node.js, Kafka, Kotlin, Restful Apis, Azure, Python, Aws