SDE II

Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Engineer II to join our engineering team. This role requires solid expertise in Java backend development and cloud technologies, with the ability to design, develop, and maintain scalable distributed systems. The ideal candidate will be a strong individual contributor who can collaborate effectively with senior engineers while delivering high-quality, maintainable solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Development & Implementation• Develop and maintain robust, scalable backend services using Java and related technologies• Implement microservices-based applications following established best practices• Participate in technical design discussions and code reviews• Support adoption of new technologies and development practices• Contribute to application performance optimization and reliability improvementsCloud Development & Operations• Develop cloud-native solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP platforms• Work with containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes• Support production system monitoring and maintenance• Implement security best practices in cloud environmentsCollaboration & Growth• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Product, QA, and DevOps• Support mentoring of junior engineers• Participate in architectural discussions and provide technical input• Assist in incident response and troubleshooting efforts• Contribute to engineering best practices and process improvementsRequired Technical SkillsCore Java & Backend Technologies• 4-6 years of professional Java development experience• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Spring Framework, and Spring Cloud• Proficiency with RESTful API design and implementation• Experience with message queuing systems (RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka, AWS SQS)• Database design and optimization experience (SQL and NoSQL databases)• Understanding of caching strategies (Redis, Hazelcast, etc.)Cloud Platforms & Technologies• 2-4 years of hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)• Working knowledge of cloud services: compute, storage, networking, and managed databases• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)• Experience with container orchestration using Kubernetes and Docker• Exposure to serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions)Development & Operations• Good understanding of microservices architecture patterns• Experience with API gateways and service mesh technologies• Proficiency with Git, Maven/Gradle, and modern development workflows• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)• Knowledge of security practices and compliance requirementsExperience Requirements• BE/B.Tech Only• 4-6 years of software development experience• 2-4 years of cloud platform experience• 1-2 years of experience in a senior individual contributor role• Experience with medium to high-traffic applications• Track record of delivering projects from design to productionPreferred Qualifications• Cloud certifications (AWS Developer Associate, Azure Developer Associate, Google Cloud Associate)• Experience with event-driven architectures and distributed systems• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and data processing pipelines• Experience with additional programming languages (Python, Go, Scala)• Familiarity with streaming data platforms (Apache Kafka, Kinesis)• Experience with performance testing and optimization• Background in financial services, healthcare, or other regulated industriesSoft Skills & Collaboration• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities• Excellent communication and collaboration skills• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, agile environments• Willingness to mentor and support junior team members• Good project management and organizational skills• Adaptability to new technologies and changing requirements• Strong attention to detail and commitment to code quality