Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: Onsite – Gurugram, Haryana, India

Roles and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
• Work with outside data sources and APIs to support the backend requirements.
• Consistently deliver high-quality code and improvements to existing services and workflows.
• Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback to peers to maintain quality across the codebase.
• Manage deployment, monitoring, and performance optimization of backend services.
• Work in an Agile environment to continuously deliver and improve our platform’s functionalities.
• Implement and apply security best practices to protect data and the integrity of our services.
• Prepare and produce software releases as required by the business environment.
• Ensure the scalability and reliability of the backend features through rigorous test plans.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in JAVA, with a solid understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot for backend development.
• Strong familiarity with MySQL databases, including designing schemas and optimizing queries.
• Ability to integrate third-party APIs to enhance functionality.
• Prior experience in building and deploying applications in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to different audiences.
• Proven experience in software development best practices and understanding of design patterns.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Comfortable with using version control systems like Git.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain highly scalable backend services using technologies such as JAVA, MySQL, and Spring Boot.
• Enhance and customize backend functionality to improve user engagement and overall system performance.
• Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable JAVA code.
• Utilize a strong background in MySQL to create efficient database schemas and write queries that adhere to performance standards.
• Facilitate interaction between the backend components and the user-facing Angular application layers.
• Identify bottlenecks and bugs within the system and devise solutions to address these issues.
• Coordinate with other developers and teams to integrate RESTful services efficiently and reliably.
• Maintain updated documentation for code and APIs to ensure clear communication across teams.
• Stay updated on the latest technologies and methodologies to bring innovation into the development processes.