Job Title : Senior Backend Developer (Java / Golang)
Location : Bengaluru (On-site)
Experience Required : 5 - 8 Years
Department : Information Technology
Employment Type : Full-time / Permanent
About the Role :
We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer who is strong in designing, developing, and scaling backend systems using Java or Golang.
In this role, you will drive architectural decisions, mentor developers, and own delivery of backend services that power large-scale enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities :
Backend Engineering & Architecture :
- Architect and develop backend services using Java / Golang
- Own design of scalable, secure and high-performance APIs and microservices
- Ensure clean, modular code using industry best practices and design Leadership :
- Mentor and guide junior developers, conduct code reviews
- Lead technical discussions and influence engineering decisions
- Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions
Performance & Reliability :
Identify, troubleshoot, and optimize performance bottlenecksBuild systems with high availability and fault toleranceEnsure end-to-end CI / CD, automation, monitoring & observabilityQuality & Delivery :
Implement unit, integration and E2E testing strategiesCollaborate with Product, DevOps, QA & UI teams in Agile / Scrum setupEnsure timely delivery aligned with engineering standardsMust-Have Skills :
6- 9 years of backend development experienceStrong hands-on experience in Java OR GolangExpertise in Spring Boot / Gin FrameworkStrong in RESTful API design & microservice architectureSolid understanding of OOPS, design principles & patternsHands-on with SQL & NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Mongo, etc.)Experience with Git, CI / CD pipelines, DockerFamiliarity with cloud platforms AWS / Azure / GCPStrong unit testing experience (JUnit / Mockito / similar frameworks)Good to Have Skills :
Experience with Jaeger / distributed tracingKubernetes, container orchestrationGraphQL exposureKnowledge of secure coding standards, OAuth, JWTExperience in highly scalable enterprise SaaS environmentsAbility to own technical roadmap & drive improvementsSoft Skills :
Strong analytical & problem-solving abilityAbility to mentor and lead teams technicallyExcellent stakeholder communication skillsIndependent ownership of modules / deliveryEducation :
B.Tech / B.E / B.Sc / BCA / MCA / M.Tech in Computer Science or related fieldWhy Join Us?
Build scalable systems used globallySenior-level ownership of architecture & deliveryCollaborative engineering-first cultureGrowth opportunity into Technical Lead / Architect roles(ref : hirist.tech)