Founding Backend Engineer (Java / Spring Boot) – Sustainability PlatformLocation: Remote-first (IST ± 3h) / DelhiType: Full-Time
About Us
We are an innovative climate-tech startup building a cloud-native ESG & carbon accounting platform to help organizations track, manage, and reduce their environmental footprint. Our tools enable manufacturers and enterprises to comply with global regulations, meet net-zero targets, and make data-driven sustainability decisions.If you’re passionate about technology, sustainability, and solving real-world climate challenges, this is your chance to shape a product from the ground up and make a global impact.What You’ll DoAs a Founding Backend Engineer, You Will
Back-End Development: Design and implement scalable microservices with Spring Boot (REST APIs, data services, batch jobs).Carbon Data Services: Build and maintain APIs for GHG activity data, carbon accounting, and ESG metrics.Data Management: Design relational & NoSQL schemas, manage migrations, and optimize queries for large sustainability datasets.Cloud Integration: Deploy and operate services in cloud environments (GCP/AWS/Azure) with containers & orchestration (Kubernetes/Docker).Continuous Delivery: Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and observability.Security & Compliance: Implement OAuth2.0, JWT, Spring Security, and ensure best practices for handling sensitive regulatory data.Collaboration: Work closely with product and sustainability teams, ensuring alignment between technical implementation and ESG reporting requirements.Core Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Java (11+/17) with strong OOP and functional design skills.Deep expertise in Spring Boot (Web, JPA, Security) for building scalable backend systems.Strong database skills: PostgreSQL, schema design, migrations, SQL optimization.Knowledge of microservice design patterns (REST, caching, fault tolerance, multi-tenancy).CI/CD, Git workflows, Gradle/Maven build tools.Experience deploying applications on cloud platforms (GCP preferred, AWS/Azure welcome).Test-Driven Development: JUnit 5, Mockito, Testcontainers.Solid understanding of authentication & authorization (OAuth 2.0, JWT).Nice-to-HavesFamiliarity with ESG metrics, GHG reporting, or carbon accounting systems.Cloud-native skills: Kubernetes, Docker, container orchestration.Frontend exposure (Angular/React) for end-to-end collaboration.Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced environment.Soft SkillsStrong problem-solving and debugging mindset.Clear and proactive communication.Ownership and accountability for production-grade systems.Passion for sustainability, climate action, and building meaningful technology.About Company: We, at 4N EcoTech, are building products in stealth mode. We build next-generation products and solutions and think about problems in multiple dimensions. We are always at the cutting edge of innovation and transformation, Our approach is futuristic and out of the box. We are an ethical & conscious company, where we consider our impact on the people & planet.