Overview
Product Engineer III (Backend)
Experience: 6 to 8y
Product Engineer II
Experience: 2 to 5y
Mode - WFO (Technopark, Trivandrum), Hybrid.
What will you do?
Thoroughly understand the requirements and design of backend systems.
Collaborate with internal teams, including Product teams, Project Managers,
Architects, Software Engineers, Business Analysts, and QA teams across multiple
locations.
Understand High-Level Design (HLD) and prepare Low-Level Design (LLD),
particularly focusing on integration and interface modules.
Conduct code reviews and evaluate project documentation developed by juniors
and peers.
Review and report the status of development, proactively addressing any issues
that might impact timelines.
Embed and enforce quality and coding standards within the development team.
Continuously improve the quality of delivery and build high-performance teams.
Report deliverables to managers and contribute to knowledge bases and process
improvements.
Adhere to company core standards and guidelines.
Assign detailed and accurate tasks to the development team regularly.
Conduct model-level effort estimation and integrate components for complete
application development.
Drive performance engineering, tuning, and architect scalable backend systems.
Collaborate on the design and optimization of RESTful APIs and Kafka-based
streaming architectures.
Ensure system performance, scalability, and security for real-time data streaming
and integration processes.
What do I need to succeed?
Must Have:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, Information Technology, or
related field.
Minimum 6 years of backend development experience, with demonstrated lead
experience for Product Engineer III & Minimum 2 years for Product Engineer II
Strong database knowledge and expertise in writing complex queries across
Postgres, MS SQL, Oracle, and DB2.
Experience with Application Servers like JBoss, WebSphere, and WebLogic.
Proven expertise in Java, J2EE, Spring, Hibernate, and modern backend
frameworks.
Strong experience in multi-threaded server-side Java programming.
Hands-on experience with REST-based APIs, Kafka, Docker, Kubernetes, and
microservices architectures.
Strong understanding of API security, scalability, and performance optimization.
Experience with Eclipse, Maven, Sonar, and JUnit for development and testing.
Proven experience in developing real-time data processing pipelines using Kafka
or similar streaming technologies.
Familiarity with web technologies like HTML, JavaScript, CSS, XML.
Working knowledge of OOAD, UML, and agile development methodologies.
Ability to work in remote and office settings, with flexibility for offshore hours and
fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
Experience in product implementation and delivery in enterprise environments.
Domain knowledge in banking and financial institutions will be considered a
strong asset.
Nice to Have:
Strong, clear, and concise written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to foster team collaboration.
Creative and out-of-the-box thinking with the ability to conceptualize and
articulate new solutions.
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines while managing multiple priorities.
Analytical mindset with problem-solving aptitude.
Proactive approach with a strong desire to learn and innovate.
This role is crucial in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-
performance backend systems, with an emphasis on API and streaming data integration.
The candidate will drive technical excellence, mentor teams, and ensure robust product
delivery in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Location Type:
- In-person
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Fixed shift
Work Location: In person