Senior Backend Engineer

• Architect and build a new backend module from the ground up in a microservices-based architecture.
• Drive product development from ideation to deployment, collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Develop RESTful APIs using Spring Boot and Spring REST for seamless frontend integration.
• Design and optimize data models and persistence layers using Hibernate and MySQL/Snowflake.
• Ensure production-grade security using IAM (Azure AD), WAF Gateway, and secure API practices.
• Lead code reviews, establish engineering best practices, and ensure code quality across the team.
• Manage project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and ensure timely delivery of product milestones.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA, DevOps) to deliver seamless and cohesive experiences.
• Work with containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes on Azure Infrastructure.
• Maintain clean code standards, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience working in SAAS or Fintech.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science from a Tier 1 college Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design, ORM, multithreading, and system design.
• Experience with cloud-native architecture; Azure preferred.
• Hands-on with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools (e. g., SonarQube, StrongDM, Cloudflare).