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Location: Chennai, India (Hybrid)
Job ID: 42158
Profile Summary:
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Backend Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in building scalable backend systems using Java, Python and related technologies. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance APIs and services that power our applications.

About HID Global
HID Global powers the trusted identities of the world's people, places and things. We make it possible for people to transact safely, work productively and travel freely. Our trusted identity solutions give people secure and convenient access to physical and digital places and connect things that can be accurately identified, verified and tracked digitally. Millions of people around the world use HID products and services to navigate their everyday lives, and over 2 billion things are connected through HID. We work with governments, educational institutions, hospitals, financial institutions, industrial businesses, and some of the most innovative companies on the planet. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, HID Global has over 4500 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID Global is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. HID Global has is the trusted source for secure identity solutions for millions of customers and users around the world. In India, we have two Engineering Centre (Bangalore and Chennai). Global Engineering Team is based in Chennai and one of the Business Unit Engineering team is based in Bangalore. Check us out: and

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Are You Ready to Join the Team?
Our company is committed to finding the best and the brightest talent to help us reach the top. If you are a dynamic, highly skilled, experienced Cloud engineer and technology enthusiast, and you enjoy working in a rapid pace within a rapidly growing business environment, then you will want to consider this position. If you excel at communication, collaboration, and unrelenting innovation, we want to talk to you. And if you bring dedication, positive energy and integrity to the table, you just might be the right fit for our team.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties and Responsibilities include and are not limited to the following:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Java (preferably Java 8+).
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality software.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot and debug production issues.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology evaluations.

Technical Requirements:

• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns.
• Experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data).
• Proficiency in RESTful API design and development.
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and ORM tools (e.g., Hibernate).
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes is a plus).
• Experience/exposure with AI technologies & tools usage
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in backend development using Java,Python.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Knowledge of security best practices in backend development.

*Why apply?*

• Empowerment: You'll work as part of a global team in a flexible work environment, learning and enhancing your expertise. We welcome an opportunity to meet you and learn about your unique talents, skills, and experiences. You don't need to check all the boxes. If you have most of the skills and experience, we want you to apply.
• Innovation: You embrace challenges and want to drive change. We are open to ideas, including flexible work arrangements, job sharing or part-time job seekers.
• Integrity: You are results-orientated, reliable, and straightforward and value being treated accordingly. We want all our employees to be themselves, to feel appreciated and accepted.

This opportunity may be open to flexible working arrangements.

HID is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

We make it easier for people to get where they want to go
On an average day, think of how many times you tap, twist, tag, push or swipe to get access, find information, connect with others or track something. HID technology is behind billions of interactions, in more than 100 countries. We help you create a verified, trusted identity that can get you where you need to go – without having to think about it.

When you join our HID team, you'll also be part of the ASSA ABLOY Group, the global leader in access solutions. You'll have 63,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally. As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.