This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Backend Senior Software Engineer in India.
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Senior Software Engineer to help design, develop, and optimize large-scale distributed systems. In this role, you will work on backend services, APIs, and microservices that power high-performance applications, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. You will play a key role in building scalable, secure, and maintainable software solutions, influencing technical architecture, and mentoring junior engineers. This is an opportunity to contribute to complex systems, implement cloud-native solutions, and shape the technical direction of the platform while working in a remote-friendly environment.
Accountabilities :
As a Backend Senior Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development and optimization of backend systems, while collaborating across teams. Key responsibilities include :
- Design, develop, and optimize backend services, APIs, and distributed systems.
- Build scalable, secure, and high-performance microservices and backend architectures.
- Collaborate with product managers, front-end engineers, and data teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices.
- Investigate and resolve software issues, optimize system performance, and enhance user experience.
- Contribute to architecture and design discussions to influence technical strategy.
- Advocate for new technologies and development practices that improve productivity and scalability.
- Actively participate in team discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
Requirements
The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with experience in distributed systems and cloud environments. Required qualifications include :
6+ years of experience in software engineering with expertise in Java and Spring Boot.Proven experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and working with microservice architectures.Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, and familiarity with containers and cloud-native development.Strong knowledge of data structures, software design, relational and NoSQL databases, performance tuning, and caching strategies.Experience with distributed systems, scalable architectures, and high-performance backend solutions.Proven leadership abilities and readiness to step into a team lead role within 6 months.Familiarity with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus.Knowledge of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code is advantageous.Benefits
Competitive compensation based on local market rates.Remote work flexibility with opportunities to occasionally visit offices for team events.Paid time off, retirement savings options, equity grants, and employee stock purchase plans.Parental leave and other family-friendly benefits.Opportunities to grow into leadership roles and influence technical strategy.Access to a diverse and inclusive work environment with employee resource groups.Support for entrepreneurial initiatives and side projects.Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
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Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
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