Senior Backend Developer

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Spring Security, Spring Data JPA, and Hibernate.
• Proven experience designing and developing RESTful APIs and secure backend systems.
• Solid understanding of authentication, authorization, API security, and system design principles.
• Experience with Node.js and Express.js.
• Working knowledge of React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Strong experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, database design, query optimization, indexing, and Redis caching.
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Docker Compose, Git, Linux, Nginx, and CI/CD practices.
• Proven track record of building, deploying, and maintaining production-grade applications.
• Experience working on Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) products such as SaaS, EdTech, E-commerce, Marketplaces, or Consumer Applications.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, scalability, and performance optimization.
• Ability to independently deliver complete features from concept to deployment.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Self-driven, accountable, and capable of working with minimal supervision in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with AI-powered applications.
• Experience in the EdTech industry.
• Knowledge of RabbitMQ, Kafka, WebSockets, or event-driven architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms and infrastructure management.
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools.
• Experience working with microservices or modular monolith architectures.

Backend Development

• Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Design database schemas and optimize application performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and maintainability of systems.

Full Stack Contribution

• Contribute to frontend features using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to deliver seamless user experiences.
• Participate in end-to-end feature development and deployment.

Architecture & Engineering

• Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making.
• Improve engineering standards, processes, and code quality.
• Review code and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Identify technical debt and recommend scalable solutions.
• Build systems that support long-term business growth.

Collaboration & Ownership

• Work closely with founders and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in product planning and technical discussions.
• Take ownership of deliverables and drive projects to completion.
• Communicate risks, blockers, and solutions proactively.

We are looking for a proactive and ownership-driven Senior Backend Developer with 5+ years of experience in Java, Spring Boot, and scalable backend systems. The ideal candidate thrives in startup environments, solves problems independently, and delivers high-quality solutions from concept to deployment.