Software Development Engineer - III (Backend)

As a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE-3), you will play a key role in developing and enhancing our back-office software. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality solutions, driving technical excellence, and contributing to the overall success of our product development team.

Responsibilities
 Design and implement complex features and functionalities in Java, leveraging the Spring framework.
 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features in an Agile environment.
 Develop and maintain efficient and reliable SQL queries.
 Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
 Participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality, best practices, and adherence to coding standards.
 Contribute to architectural decisions, providing insights and recommendations for system improvements.
 Work closely with product managers and business analysts to understand and translate requirements into. technical specifications.

Requirements
 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
 6+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on Java.
 Proven expertise in the Spring framework, including Spring Boot for developing microservices.
 Solid experience with MS SQL Server, including designing and optimizing complex queries.
 Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment.
 Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
 Strong communication and collaboration skills.
 Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in the financial industry or securities brokerage. Familiarity with cloud technologies, especially in the context of a startup environment.
 Java and Spring Expertise: The candidate should have extensive Java development experience and demonstrate deep understanding and proficiency in the language. Proven expertise in the Spring framework, particularly Spring Boot, for building robust and scalable applications.
 Database Management: The candidate should have good knowledge of different databases and strong experience in designing and optimizing complex queries and managing database interactions. Especially with MSSQL and MySQL
 Product Development with Agile: The candidate should have experience in end-to-end product development, from conceptualization to delivery, preferably in the financial industry or securities brokerage. Thorough understanding and practical experience with Agile methodologies, contributing effectively in Agile development environments.
 Cloud Technologies: The candidate should have Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e. g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and the ability to leverage cloud services for scalable solutions.
 Architecture Design: The candidate should have a Proven ability to design and implement scalable, high-performance, and secure backend architectures.
 Comfortable with Startup Environment: The candidate should be comfortable working in a startup environment, showcasing adaptability, initiative, and a proactive approach.
 Soft Skills: The candidate should have excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. He should be able to demonstrate Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, focusing on delivering practical solutions.
 Team Collaboration: The candidate should have a proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
 Cloud Certifications: Certifications related to cloud platforms, demonstrating a deeper understanding of cloud services.
 Front-End Technologies: Familiarity with front-end technologies such as Angular or React.
 Financial Industry Knowledge: Understanding of the financial industry, securities brokerage, or related domains.
 Containerization: Knowledge of containerization technologies (e. g., Docker) for efficient deployment and scalability.
 CI/CD Practices: Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
 Microservices Architecture: Familiarity with microservices architecture and the ability to design and implement microservices-based solutions.
 Security Best Practices: Understanding and implementation of security best practices in software development.
 DevOps Practices: Exposure to DevOps practices for streamlined development and deployment processes.
 Big Data Technologies: He should have exposure to big data technologies for efficiently handling large volumes of data.

This job was posted by Asutosh Maharana from Upstox,