Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Translates complex business requirements and functional specifications into executable stories, designs, and code modules; partners with product teams to understand business needs and functional specifications.
• Independently writes high quality, maintainable, and robust code by building adequate test suits and observability framework.
• Guides application and software development teams in the design and build of complex solutions and ensures teams are in alignment with the architecture blueprint, standards, and strategies.
• Participates and mentors other engineers in software development technologies and processes by creating onboarding documents, root cause analysis, key learnings, demos, and share-out sessions.
• Automates and simplifies team development, tests, and operations processes for efficiency of delivering the work.
• Evaluates modern software, tools, and technologies to provide objective analysis and recommendations to the team.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and implement new features and improvements.
• Analyze and optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and enhance system scalability and responsiveness.
• Stay up to date with the latest technology trends, tools, and frameworks. Continuously improve development processes and workflows to increase efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner. Work with the team to identify root causes and implement solutions to prevent recurrence.

Years of Experience:

• 5 years of experience in software development or a related field
• 4 years of experience in any of following competencies: Expertise in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, Ruby, Go), middleware (microservices and application programming interfaces), database technologies, or DevOps. Awareness of frontend technologies is added advantage.
• 4 years of experience working on project(s) involving the implementation of solutions applying development life cycles (SDLC) through iterative agile development
• 4 years of experience writing technical documentation in a software environment, developing, and implementing business systems within an organization, and working with source code control systems
• 4 years of experience working with an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) framework, defect or incident tracking software, web services, and application and integration middleware
• 4 years of experience in systems analysis, including defining technical requirements and performing high level design for complex solutions
• 4 years of experience working with three or more of the following: Continuous integration/continuous deployment tools, frontend technologies, middleware, database technologies, and/or DevOps

Education Qualification & Certifications (optional)

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree In Computer Science, Computer Information Systems (CIS), or related field (or Equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)

Skill Set Required

Primary Skills (must have)

Programming Languages: Expertise in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript, Ruby, Go).

• SaaS Development: Strong experience in building, deploying, and maintaining SaaS applications with a focus on scalability, reliability, and cloud infrastructure.
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with cloud services such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft Azure. Familiarity with cloud-native architectures (serverless, microservices).
• Web Development Frameworks: Awareness in frameworks like React, Angular, Node.js, Django, Flask, Spring Boot, or similar is added advantage.
• Database Management: Strong knowledge of both relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Ability to design and optimize database schemas and queries.
• Version Control Systems: Proficient in using Git for version control and managing code in collaborative environments.
• API Development & Integration: Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services and APIs.
• Testing & Quality Assurance: Proficiency in unit testing, integration testing, and test-driven development (TDD). Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or JUnit.
• Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile development environments and using Agile tools (JIRA, Trello, etc.) for task management and collaboration.
• Problem-Solving & Debugging: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex software issues and optimize code performance.
• Security Best Practices: Familiarity with secure coding practices, data encryption, authentication, and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.).

Secondary Skills (desired)

DevOps Practices: Experience with DevOps tools and practices, including infrastructure as code (IaC), automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and managing infrastructure on cloud platforms.

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