Lead Software Engineer - Backend Development

Description Software Engineer - : 6 12 Years

Location : Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Job Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer Backend to join our dynamic and fast-growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Java, Spring, and Microservices, with a deep understanding of scalable backend architecture, database design, and cloud infrastructure.

As a Lead Engineer, youll play a crucial role in designing, developing, and optimizing backend systems, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality, performant solutions for large-scale SaaS applications.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java, Spring, and Microservices architecture.
• Build and optimize APIs adhering to RESTful best practices and modern integration standards.
• Collaborate with front-end, DevOps, and product teams to design efficient solutions.
• Manage database schema design, optimization, and data integrity using PostgreSQL.
• Leverage Redis for caching and improving system performance.
• Contribute to CI / CD pipelines, deployment automation, and containerization using Docker.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and debugging tools to ensure system reliability and performance.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and guide team members to ensure adherence to best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with quick turnaround and minimal downtime.
• Continuously explore and integrate new technologies to improve backend performance and Skills :
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud)
• Hands-on experience with Microservices and distributed systems
• Expertise in PostgreSQL database design and optimization
• Proficiency in Redis for caching and session management
• Experience working with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.)
• Solid understanding of Docker, Git, and CI / CD pipelines
• Knowledge of HTTP protocols, API design, and message brokers Strong problem-solving, debugging, and performance tuning skills

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Role Overview :

You will be responsible for architecting and implementing backend components that power our platform. This role requires hands-on coding expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and experience working in distributed systems and microservices environments. Youll also drive best practices in code quality, performance, and security.

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