Software Development Engineer - IV (Backend Engineering, Java)

Software Development Engineer - IV (Backend Engineering, Java)

Experience: 6+ years
Salary : Competitive
Preferred Notice Period: Within 30 Days
Shift: 10:00AM to 6:00PM IST
Opportunity Type: Remote
Placement Type: Permanent

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' Partners)

What do you need for this opportunity
Must have skills required :
Java, Spring Boot, Restful APIs, Microservices, MySQL, Message brokers, Unit Testing, Ci/Cd Pipelines
Good to have skills :
Redis, Datadog, AWS Lambda, cloud platforms, Performance Optimization, AWS, JVM optimization

Our Hiring Partner is Looking for:
Software Development Engineer - IV (Backend Engineering, Java) who is passionate about their work, eager to learn and grow, and who is committed to delivering exceptional results. If you are a team player, with a positive attitude and a desire to make a difference, then we want to hear from you.

Role Overview Description
About Us:
Vajro aims to automate and reduce the programming effort for businesses as well as other developers by building innovative products, solutions, and automation. Vajro has built an automated mobile app platform that enables E-Commerce brands to instantly create native Android & iOS apps.

The Technology & Product team is a very critical part of Vajro. The team is responsible for developing innovative technology by staying abreast of emerging trends, guiding implementations and staying current on reference implementation patterns, and creating a technology security assessment standard.

Required Skills & Experience:
● 6 to 8 years of experience in building and managing large-scale backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
● Proficiency in Java (JDK 11+), with strong expertise in writing clean, efficient, and scalable code.
● Deep understanding of Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security.
● Experience designing and implementing RESTful APIs and working with API documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
● Strong knowledge of Microservices architecture and distributed systems.
● Expertise in working with relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (Firebase, Redis).
● Hands-on experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) for asynchronous communication.
● Proficiency in writing unit tests and integration tests using frameworks like JUnit, TestNG, and tools like Mockito.
● Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
● Proficient in version control systems (Git) and collaboration workflows (e.g., GitFlow).
● Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.

Good to Have Skills:
● Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
● Knowledge of caching strategies using Redis or Memcached.
● Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like DataDog or Prometheus.
● Exposure to Serverless architectures and tools like AWS Lambda.
● Experience in performance optimization, profiling, and troubleshooting JVM-related issues.

Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned backend engineer, self-motivated, and passionate about solving challenging technical problems. In this role, you will:
● Take end-to-end ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs.
● Architect and build highly scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
● Troubleshoot, debug and resolve production issues with a focus on root cause analysis.
● Collaborate closely with front-end and mobile-app engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless product experiences.
● Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexing strategies for high performance.
● Implement robust authentication, authorization, and security best practices across backend services.
● Ensure code quality and best practices through code reviews, automated testing, and documentation.
● Drive system performance optimizations, load balancing, and fault-tolerant designs.
● Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the existing stack.

Why join Vajro?
● Our Culture: We are a 50-member team that loves to play just as hard as we work.
● Unlimited Leaves: Your paid time off has no limit. Our only ask is for you to take accountability for your work.
● Health Insurance: 1+5 family health insurance with up to 5L coverage. Additional floater plans are available for low rates.
● Ownership and Opportunities: Ample opportunities for all to be resourceful. As with any startup, we are looking for individuals who do not shy away from taking up ownership when it comes to Problem-solving.
● Globally Spread Team: You will have the opportunity to travel overseas and work for Vajro globally.
● Employee-Friendly Salary Structure: We have built a salary structure that will help you save on your taxes. Allowances for food, fuel, gym, HRA, etc. will make your life a whole lot easier when it comes to ITRs.

How to apply for this opportunity

1. Register or login on our portal
2. Click 'Apply,' upload your resume and fill in the required details.
3. Post this click ‘Apply Now' to submit your application.
4. Get matched and crack a quick interview with our hiring partner.
5. Land your global dream job and get your exciting career started!

About Our Hiring Partner:
Vajro aims to automate and reduce the programming effort for businesses as well as other developers by building innovative products, solutions, and automation. Vajro has built an automated mobile app platform that enables E-Commerce brands to instantly create native Android & iOS apps. The Technology team is a very critical part of Vajro. The team is responsible for developing innovative technology by staying abreast of emerging trends, guiding implementations and staying current on reference implementation patterns, and creating a technology security assessment standard.

About Uplers:
Our goal is to make hiring reliable, simple, and fast. Our role will be to help all our talents find and apply for relevant opportunities and progress in their career. We will support any grievances or challenges you may face during the engagement. You will also be assigned to a dedicated Talent Success Coach during the engagement.

(Note: There are many more opportunities apart from this on the portal. Depending on the assessments you clear, you can apply for them as well).

So, if you are ready for a new challenge, a great work environment, and an opportunity to take your career to the next level, don't hesitate to apply today. We are waiting for you!