Back End Developer

Experience Required : 6 to 8+CTC : 14 to 20 LPAEmployment Type : Full-timeAbout Company : At Gintaa, we are transforming the way India experiences food ordering by combining affordability, trusted restaurant partnerships, and efficient hyperlocal logistics. Our vision is to bring seamless access to great food across Tier 1 and Tier 2 cities, while building solutions that create real impact at scale. Backed by a passionate, mission-driven team, we are in an exciting phase of rapid growth. This is the perfect time to join our core tech leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of food ordering in India.Job Description : We are seeking a talented and experienced Mid-Senior Level Software Engineer (Backend) to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in backend technologies, microservices architecture, and cloud environments. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance backend systems to support scalable applications.Responsibilities : Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services and APIs.Work extensively with Java, Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Hibernate to build and optimize backend applications.Develop and manage microservices-based architectures.Implement and optimize RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.) solutions.Build and maintain RESTful services for seamless integration with frontend and third-party applications.Basic understanding of Node.Js and Python is a bonus.Ability to learn and work with new technologies.Optimize system performance, security, and scalability.Deploy and manage applications in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, DevOps, and product teams.Convert business requirements into technical development items using critical thinking and analysis.Lead a team and manage activities, including task distribution.Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and contribute to architectural decisions.Required Skills : 9+ years of experience in backend development with Java and Spring framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC).Strong knowledge of Hibernate (ORM) and database design principles.Hands-on experience with Microservices architecture and RESTful API development.Proficiency in RDBMS (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, etc.).Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.Experience with Kafka or equivalent tool for messaging and stream processing.Basic knowledge of Node.Js for backend services and APIs.Proven track record of working in fast-paced, Agile / Scrum methodology.Proficient with Git.Familiarity with IDE tools such as IntelliJ and VS Code.Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.Understanding of system security, authentication and authorization best practices.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Preferred Skills (Nice to Have) : Experience with Elasticsearch for search and analytics.Familiarity with Firebase tools for real-time database, Firestore, authentication, and notifications.Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.Hands-on experience of working with Node.Js and Python.Exposure to containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.Experience in CI / CD pipelines and basic DevOps practices.