Sr. Backend Engineer

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in Java, Spring Boot 3+, microservices architecture, and relational databases such as PostgreSQL. The ideal candidate is a technology enthusiast with a passion for AI and modern software engineering practices, possesses a problem-solving mindset, and demonstrates deep analytical skills. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, proactively adopting tools like Cursor and GitLab Copilot to improve productivity and quality of delivery.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and performant Spring Boot 3+ microservices.
• Design and optimize data models and SQL queries for PostgreSQL.
• Implement and maintain REST APIs and ensure high-quality integration with frontend and third-party systems.
• Champion AI-assisted development practices, using tools like Cursor and GitLab Copilot to accelerate delivery.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, QA, DevOps, and product managers to deliver end-to-end features.
• Mentor junior developers and promote engineering best practices.
• Continuously evaluate and propose modern technologies, tools, and techniques to improve product quality and team efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and cross-team knowledge sharing.
  

Requirements

• Education: B. Tech/M. Tech in Computer Science or a related field from a reputed institute.
• Experience: 4+ years of backend development experience with enterprise-grade systems.
• Expertise in Core Java and Spring Boot 3+, with a strong background in building microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or Oracle, and ORM tools like Hibernate.
• Strong foundation in object-oriented programming, system design, and design patterns.
• Solid experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and following API-first design.
• Deep problem-solving abilities, analytical thinking, and the ability to navigate complex scenarios.
• Passionate about AI, modern technologies, and leveraging tools like Cursor, GitLab Copilot, or similar AI-assisted coding platforms to boost productivity.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player with mentoring capabilities.
  

Great To Have

• Exposure to AI/ML frameworks or concepts (e. g., LangChain, LLM integration, NLP pipelines).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS.
• Experience working with ReactJS, Single Page Applications (SPA), and modern front-end architectures.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, GitLab, and containerization.
• Experience in event-driven systems using RabbitMQ, etc.
• Strong interest in exploring and applying AI tools for code generation, testing, and automation.
• Deep understanding of modern web technologies and the ability to architect full-stack solutions.
• Familiarity with API gateways, service discovery, and observability tools in a microservices ecosystem.
• Drive to constantly learn, experiment, and innovate with emerging technologies.
  

This job was posted by Ana Singhal from UZIO.