Senior Platform Engineer

About the Role We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking Senior Platform Engineer – Backend Systems to join our dynamic team. This role goes beyond Java — it focuses on building reliable, scalable, and event-driven backend systems using a modern tech stack. You will be instrumental in designing distributed systems, optimizing data pipelines, and contributing to our evolving platform architecture. 💡 *This role offers flexibility to work from home.* Key Responsibilities · • Architect, develop, and maintain robust backend systems using best practices in design and scalability. · • Work with event-driven and message-driven architectures to enable reliable system communication. • Design and manage data pipelines leveraging tools like Kafka, Redis, and RabbitMQ. • Apply design patterns effectively and educate the team on their use. • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline development and deployment. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions. • Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability. • Participate in system design exercises, especially involving high-throughput systems (e.g., MQTT, microservices, messaging platforms). • Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to continuous improvement. What We're Looking For (Core Skills) These are the main skills we are actively prioritizing: ✅ Event-Driven Architecture ✅ Message-Driven Systems – Kafka, RabbitMQ, MQTT ✅ Data Pipeline Engineering – Kafka, Redis, SQL & NoSQL ✅ System Design Thinking – Scalable, distributed systems ✅ Coding & Problem Solving – LeetCode/HackerRank-level data structure and algorithm skills ✅ Design Patterns – Practical application in real-world projects Technical Requirements · • 4–6 years of backend or full-stack development experience. · • Proficiency in Java, with experience in Spring and Hibernate. · • Strong grasp of microservices architecture and RESTful API development. · • Proficiency in version control (Git), and build tools (Maven, Gradle). · • Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes). · • Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and tools like Jenkins, Terraform, or Ansible. · • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Understanding of Agile methodologies and collaborative development practices. Nice to Have · • Experience working with real-time data systems or IoT-based architecture. · • Familiarity with DevSecOps principles. · • Exposure to Apache Pulsar, Apache Flink, or other streaming tools. · Show more Show less