Senior Backend Engineer (Java)

This role is for one of our clientsIndustry: Technology, Information and MediaSeniority level: Associate levelMin Experience: 4 yearsLocation: Remote (India)JobType: full-time

About The Role

We’re on the lookout for a

Senior Backend Engineer

who’s passionate about building reliable, scalable, and high-performance backend systems—especially those that connect the dots between platforms. In this role, you’ll take ownership of designing and developing APIs and system connectors that power our third-party integrations, while actively collaborating across full-stack teams and contributing to architectural decisions.If you're someone who thrives on solving system-to-system communication challenges, enjoys clean code, and can bring clarity to complex backend interactions, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Build Scalable Integrations:

Design, develop, and maintain integration services and APIs to connect with third-party platforms and internal tools.

Own Backend Excellence:

Write robust, efficient, and well-tested Java code using modern frameworks like Spring Boot.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with product, design, and frontend engineering teams to ship end-to-end features.

Troubleshoot and Optimize:

Identify bottlenecks in existing workflows, debug integration issues in production, and ensure smooth data flows between systems.

Performance & Security Focus:

Continuously improve performance, reliability, and security of backend systems and integration points.

Mentorship:

Lead by example—review code, share knowledge, and help level up junior developers.

Architectural Influence:

Provide input on system design and architectural improvements, especially in the context of distributed systems and integrations.

What You Bring

4–5 years of backend engineering experience

, primarily in Java-based environments.Deep expertise with

Java

, especially the

Spring Boot

ecosystem.Proven success in designing

RESTful APIs

, webhooks, or middleware solutions for system integration.Solid grasp of

microservices architecture

and distributed system patterns.Practical experience with

cloud infrastructure

(AWS, GCP, or Azure).Hands-on familiarity with

Docker

and container orchestration tools like

Kubernetes

.Competency in

SQL

and working with relational databases using JDBC or ORM tools.Awareness or hands-on experience with frontend technologies (React, Vue, or Angular) is a bonus.Comfortable with

CI/CD practices

,

test automation

, and working in agile environments.Strong problem-solving mindset, attention to detail, and ability to work autonomously.