- Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA

- Architecture: RESTful APIs, gRPC-based inter-service communication, microservices architecture

- Databases: PostgreSQL preferred; strong expertise in SQL-based relational databases (MySQL or equivalent)

- Caching: Distributed caching / in-memory data grids (Hazelcast or equivalent)

- Deployment & DevOps Exposure: Docker, Apache Tomcat, Nginx; CI/CD pipelines

- Logging & Monitoring: Working exposure to ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

- Security: Authentication, authorization, data protection, audit logging

- Agile / Scrum: Strong working experience in Scrum-based Agile development

- Open Source: Exposure to open-source frameworks, tools, and libraries used in backend development.

Roles and Responsibilities :

- Design and deliver scalable, high-availability backend systems aligned with defined architecture guidelines

- Prepare and own Low-Level Designs (LLDs) and contribute to High-Level Designs (HLDs) and API documentation

- Define detailed backend designs for modules and data flows; conduct design reviews for critical components

- Develop and review RESTful and gRPC-based backend services and service interactions

- Ensure implementation adheres to approved coding and design standards

- Ensure adequate code coverage, including new and relevant legacy backend components

- Prepare, review, and support deployment scripts, releases, and environment configurations

- Provide inputs for estimation, planning, and release execution

- Conduct design walkthroughs for development teams

- Oversee backend development and perform code reviews to ensure quality and architectural compliance

- Implement distributed caching, database optimization, and performance tuning

- Use logging and monitoring tools to analyze issues and support production environments

- Integrate backend services with external systems and third-party platforms

- Drive Proof of Concepts (PoCs) and evaluate new backend technologies, open-source tools, and utilities

- Mentor backend developers and collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, and QA teams

- Ensure adherence to security, reliability, resiliency, and accessibility-related backend support requirements.