Senior Software Engineer

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer – Backend (Microservices)

Location: Bangalore (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Required: 3–4 years

Job Description

Our client KJBN Labs Private Limited is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer with a strong background in developing scalable and efficient backend systems. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and clean architecture patterns. This role requires deep technical expertise, a passion for building high-quality software, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and reliable backend microservices using one or more languages from Python, GoLang, Typescript
• Champion strong API design principles, including RESTful APIs, gRPC APIs and API documentation
• Implement cloud-native design patterns and leverage cloud events for asynchronous communication
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers to ensure smooth deployments and efficient infrastructure utilization
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Must be champion of Clean/Hexagonal/Onion Architecture
• Must be champion of Clean code
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers
• Stay up-to-date on the latest backend technologies and best practices

Qualifications

• Strong educational background ( Engineering undergrad or equivalent )
• 3/4+ years of experience as a software engineer with a focus on backend development
• In-depth knowledge of techstack with experience in building microservices
• Experience with API design principles and best practices (RESTful APIs, gRPC)
• Familiarity with cloud-native architecture and cloud events
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker) a plus
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines a plus
• Strong understanding of design patterns and clean coding practices
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Bonus Points

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Experience with message brokers (Kafka)
• Experience with performance optimization techniques
• Experience with security best practices for backend development

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects with a talented team
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities