Job Title: Senior Back-End Engineer
Reports to: Technical Lead/Director of Digital Platforms
Location: Pune, India
Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Senior Back-End Engineer to join our dynamic team at a pivotal stage in our growth. In this role, you will design, develop, deploy, and maintain scalable, high-performance back-end systems that underpin our enterprise applications. You will drive key architectural decisions, embrace strategic technical initiatives, and mentor team members, ensuring robust code quality, exceptional performance, and overall system reliability.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILTIES
Back-End Development

• Design, develop, and maintain reliable and scalable back-end systems using modern programming languages such as C# or Java, while adhering to best practices and SOLID principles.
• Implement microservices and serverless solutions using frameworks like .NET Core or Spring.
• Develop and maintain relational (MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases.
• Create and manage RESTful APIs along with event-driven architectures for seamless data exchange.

Architecture and Design

• Collaborate on design of cloud-native system architecture Microsoft Azure.
• Ensure the back-end design supports scalability, maintainability, and security requirements

Performance Optimization and Quality

• Optimize the performance, scalability, and reliability of our back-end systems through rigorous testing and performance tuning.
• Implement unit, integration, and performance tests for the back-end solution.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices to uphold high engineering standards.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Establish, implement, and maintain monitoring solutions and centralized logging to capture critical runtime data (Azure Monitor, Azure Application Insights).
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, perform root cause analysis, and set up performance alerts in production environments.

Collaboration and Mentoring

• Work closely with cross-functional teams including front-end Engineers, product management, and DevOps to deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Mentor junior Engineers by providing guidance, conducting code reviews, and sharing knowledge to foster continuous improvement.

 
QUAILIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in back-end development, with a proven track record in large-scale enterprise application design.

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in back-end frameworks (e.g., .NET Core, Spring) and modern programming languages (C# or Java).
• Experience in cloud-based development using Microsoft Azure, including the design and deployment of cloud-native services.
• Proficient in creating and managing RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid knowledge of both Relational and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with implementing CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated testing.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams.
• Passion for mentoring and helping others grow professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with serverless architectures.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and WebSocket-based communication.
• Certification in cloud platforms (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect).