Software Development Engineer II - Backend Services

Role Overview :

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Backend Engineer (SDE 2) to join our engineering team.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing scalable system architectures, building robust backend services, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact features.

You will be responsible for developing RESTful APIs, ensuring performance optimization, and managing backend infrastructure.

This role requires a problem-solver mindset, ownership of projects from concept to deployment, and an eagerness to mentor junior developers.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain backend services with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance.

- Build RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend infrastructure for web and mobile applications.

- Write clean, modular, and testable code with appropriate documentation.

- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless product experiences.

- Conduct thorough code reviews, enforce best practices, and contribute to architectural decisions.

- Design and maintain database schemas and optimize query performance.

- Ensure robust integration with third-party services and internal systems.

- Implement and maintain unit, integration, and performance tests.

- Monitor backend performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize application workflows.

- Participate in Agile development methodologies and maintain development timelines.

PI Development :

- Hands-on experience designing and building RESTful APIs and working knowledge of GraphQL is a plus.

Version Control :

- Proficient with Git, GitHub/GitLab workflows.

Testing :

- Experience with writing unit tests, integration tests, and using tools like Postman, PyTest, JUnit, Mocha, etc.

CI/CD :

- Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, etc.

Cloud & DevOps :

- Basic to intermediate experience deploying services on AWS / Azure / GCP using Docker, Kubernetes, or serverless frameworks.

Nice to Have :

- Experience working with message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS).

- Exposure to event-driven architecture and microservices-based design.

- Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic, or Datadog.

- Familiarity with domain-driven design (DDD) and clean architecture principles.

- Understanding of OAuth, JWT, and general API security best practices.

Soft Skills & Attributes :

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

- Effective communication and documentation skills.

- Willingness to mentor junior engineers and perform peer code reviews.

- Passion for learning new technologies and driving continuous improvement