About Dataction
Dataction is a new age technology services firm that offers best in class information technology, analytics, and consulting services to renowned international companies. Dataction was established in 2010 and has grown rapidly over the last decade. Dataction has built a reputation for providing differentiated and reliable services to a wide range of customers across multiple sectors.At Dataction we connect every dot and reimagine every business process. Our lean, agile, and consultative approach towards problem solving and execution, helps our client achieve sustainable growth and secure a profitable business, while safeguarding a viable future. Our people are committed, courageous, and unafraid of pushing boundaries. They help our clients make decisions that deliver immediate and measurable outcomes, justifying investments. Our engagement models provide the perfect blend of quality, control, and cost for our customers.To know more about Dataction, please visit https://dataction.co
Job Purpose
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering complex, high-performance backend systems for one of our esteemed UK-based clients—a global leader in travel and event management, recognized for their exceptional service and proprietary, client-driven technology.In this role, you’ll not only design and build mission-critical systems that process large data volumes and support seamless integrations but also influence technical direction, mentor junior engineers, and ensure adherence to best practices in scalability, reliability, and performance. By partnering with engineers, product managers, and business stakeholders, you’ll help drive strategic enhancements to a platform trusted by enterprise clients worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Full-Stack Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Spring Boot, along with responsive and user-friendly frontend applications using React, Angular, or Vue along with TypeScript.
- Own Features End-to-End: Take full ownership of features—from system design and development to deployment, monitoring, and support, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
- Tackle Integration Challenges: Work on distributed systems and external integrations with partners, data providers, and platforms to ensure accurate, secure, and smooth data flow.
- Develop APIs and Microservices: Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices that support core platform functionalities for global enterprise customers.
- Implement CI/CD Pipelines: Use automated CI/CD tools to ensure smooth build, test, and deployment workflows.
- Automated Unit Testing: Write automated unit and integration tests to ensure code quality, prevent regressions, and support continuous delivery.
- Cloud Development with AWS: Leverage AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS) to build and deploy cloud-native applications.
- Message-Driven Architecture: Use Apache Kafka for real-time event streaming and decoupled service communication.
- Code Quality & Reviews: Lead and participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality, ensure best practices, and promote clean, maintainable codebases.
- Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers, fostering professional growth and a collaborative team environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders across regions to deliver impactful solutions.
- Promote Engineering Excellence: Contribute clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Advocate for best practices in testing, monitoring, and operational reliability.
- Continuous Learning and Innovation: Stay up to date with emerging technologies in backend, data systems, and cloud. Propose and implement improvements to enhance system performance and user value.
Qualifications, Skills And Experience
- 5–7 years of hands-on experience in full-stack development, preferably in fast-paced or large-scale environments.
- Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot with deep understanding of backend architecture and JVM performance optimization.
- Proven experience building dynamic and scalable frontend applications using React, Angular, or Vue, with solid knowledge of TypeScript for building robust, maintainable frontend code.
- Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS) and building CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment.
- Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design and query optimization.
- Practical experience designing and developing microservices, RESTful APIs, and working with distributed systems.
- Hand-on experience of Apache Kafka or similar messaging systems for event-driven architectures.
- Proven ability to deliver production-quality code with strong practices in automated unit testing, integration testing, documentation, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Demonstrated ability to mentor team members and lead technical discussions.
- Collaborative team player comfortable working with global, cross-functional teams including engineers, product managers, and stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset, eager to tackle complex backend and data challenges.
- Nice to have familiarity with data pipelines, reporting systems, or travel industry concepts (e.g., bookings, inventory, integrations).
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field—or equivalent hands-on experience
Why should you join Dataction?
Fairness, Meritocracy, Empowerment, And Opportunity Are Pillars Of Our Work Culture. In Addition To a Competitive Salary, You Can Look Forward To
- Great work-life balance through hybrid work arrangement.
- Company funded skill enhancement and training.
- Exciting reward and recognition programme.
- Opportunity to bond with colleagues through exciting employee engagement initiatives.
- Great on the job learning opportunity through involvement in new product/ ideation teams.
- 60 minutes with the CEO each quarter to pick his brains on any topic of your choice.
