Software Development Engineer III - Backend Engineering

Role Overview : As a Software Development Engineer - 3, Backend Engineer, you will play a critical role in architecting, designing, and delivering robust backend systems that power our platform. You will lead by example, driving technical excellence and mentoring peers while solving complex engineering problems.Key Responsibilities : Technical Leadership : - Design and develop highly scalable, fault-tolerant, and maintainable backend systems using Java and related frameworks.- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and growth.- Review code and ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and security guidelines.System Architecture and Design : - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and frontend engineers, to translate business requirements into efficient technical solutions.- Own the architecture of core modules and contribute to overall platform scalability and reliability.- Advocate for and implement microservices architecture, ensuring modularity and reusability.Problem Solving and Optimization : - Analyze and resolve complex system issues, ensuring high availability and performance of the platform.- Optimize database queries and design scalable data storage solutions.- Implement robust logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to proactively identify and mitigate issues.Innovation and Continuous Improvement : - Stay updated on emerging backend technologies and incorporate relevant advancements into our systems.- Identify and drive initiatives to improve codebase quality, deployment processes, and team productivity.- Contribute to and advocate for a DevOps culture, supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.Collaboration and Communication : - Act as a liaison between the backend team and other technical and non-technical teams, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.- Document system designs, APIs, and workflows to maintain clarity and knowledge transfer across the team.Qualifications : - Experience : 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Java (Spring/Spring Boot frameworks preferred).- Educational Background : Bachelors or Masters degree in Comp Science, Engg, or a related field.Technical Expertise : - Proficiency in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures.- Solid understanding of distributed systems, multithreading, and asynchronous programming.- Hands-on experience with databases (both relational and NoSQL).- Familiarity with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) and caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis, Memcached).- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.Soft Skills : - Strong analytical skills and a passion for tracking challenging technical problems.- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment and contribute to the success of the organization.- Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects and deliver high-quality results. (ref:hirist.tech)