Software Engineer ( Backend ) at Bengaluru (Bangalore) Full Time

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Engineer to join our dynamic and fast-paced development team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Java development, particularly in Java 8 or above, and extensive hands-on experience with Apache Spark, Spark Streaming, and Spring Boot for developing scalable and high-performance microservices. The candidate must also have strong problem-solving skills, a deep understanding of distributed computing, and experience with cloud technologies (Azure).

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable microservices and optimized RESTful APIs using Spring Boot in Java 8 or above.
• Write efficient and maintainable Spark and Spark Streaming code for processing large-scale data in real-time.
• Implement Java 8 advanced features such as Functional Interfaces, Lambda Expressions, Streams, Parallel Streams, Completable Futures, and Concurrency API improvements.
• Work with relational (SQL) and non-relational (Cosmos DB) databases for data modeling and optimization.
• Utilize Maven for building and deploying artifacts to the snapshot repository.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Business, Automation, and other stakeholders, to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Follow Agile SCRUM methodologies for software development and actively participate in sprint planning and retrospective meetings.
• Maintain version control using Git and ensure best practices for code collaboration and peer code reviews.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions to automate build and deployment processes.
• Work with Azure Cloud Technologies to build and deploy cloud-based applications.
• Apply software design patterns and best practices in backend development to enhance system architecture and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications, ensuring high performance, security, and scalability.
• Keep up to date with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to continuously improve development processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 4+ years of industry experience in developing highly scalable microservices and optimized RESTful APIs using Spring Boot in Java 8 or above.
• 3+ years of experience in version control tools like Git.
• 3+ years of experience working in an Agile SCRUM environment.
• Strong understanding of software design patterns and distributed computing concepts.
• Solid experience in relational and non-relational databases (SQL and Cosmos DB).
• Experience with Maven for building and managing dependencies.
• Knowledge of CI/CD workflows and experience with Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Prior enterprise experience in working with Azure Cloud Technologies.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality product features.
• Strong problem-solving skills, debugging techniques, and ability to troubleshoot complex issues efficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Kafka or other messaging queues for real-time data processing.
• Exposure to Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration tools.
• Hands-on experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB.
• Experience with performance optimization techniques for backend applications.
• Knowledge of test-driven development (TDD) and unit testing frameworks like JUnit.