Software Engineer- Backend

As a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the core backend components that power our web and enterprise applications. You will collaborate closely with front-end developers, QA engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. This role requires a strong foundation in backend technologies, a passion for clean code, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will be instrumental in building scalable systems, integrating third-party services, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain components for web and enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, QA engineers, and other team members to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise backend systems to ensure performance and scalability.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices and organisational standards.
• Assist in integrating third-party APIs and services as required.
• Work with microservices architecture to build scalable and maintainable backend systems.
• Implement and manage message streaming and event-driven communication using Apache Kafka.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Strong programming skills in C# and .NET framework.
• Experience with Java and Spring Boot for building scalable backend services.
• Basic understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Familiarity with relational databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Exposure to version control systems (preferably Git) and JIRA.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and principles.
• Basic knowledge or exposure to using Apache Kafka or similar message streaming platforms.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
• Internship or project experience in backend development using C#, .NET, Java, or Spring Boot.
• Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Project or coursework experience with microservices architecture and Kafka integration.

Mindset & Behaviour

• Strategic, analytical, and committed to delivering high-quality solutions.
• Operates with ownership, accountability, and integrity consistent with company values.
• Thrives in a collaborative, high-performance environment.
• Willing to mentor junior colleagues and contribute to a culture of shared technical excellence.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a dynamic engineering team building impactful solutions.
• Access to modern technology stacks and a culture of continuous learning.
• Competitive compensation linked to performance and contribution.
• Clear career pathway to senior engineering and leadership roles.
• A values-driven culture that prioritises integrity, trust, and excellence at every level.