Overview
As an SDE-II at our stealth-mode, well-funded startup, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the foundation of our cutting-edge platform. Working alongside visionary founders, seasoned engineering leaders, and product innovators, you’ll design, build, and scale high-quality software solutions that will redefine our industry. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and innovation, where your contributions directly impact the company’s growth and success.
Qualifications
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Education: B.Tech / B.E. in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
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Experience: 3+ years of strong software development experience, ideally in product-driven or high-growth environments.
Responsibilities
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Design & Build: Architect, design, and develop scalable, secure, and resilient systems from the ground up.
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Agility: Thrive in a fast-paced startup culture by iteratively delivering features with agility and adaptability.
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Technical Depth: Apply expertise in performance optimization, security, and system reliability while keeping scalability in mind.
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Collaboration & Mentorship: Partner closely with product and business stakeholders, and mentor junior engineers (SDE-I).
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Continuous Innovation: Identify opportunities for technical innovation, reduce technical debt, and optimize workflows.
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Code Quality: Uphold high engineering standards with code reviews, testing, and automation.
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DevOps & CI/CD: Contribute to and enhance CI/CD pipelines to accelerate reliable product delivery.
Requirements
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3+ years of professional experience in software development.
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Proficiency in Java (Java 8+ preferred) with strong understanding of OOP, design patterns, and data structures.
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Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
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Strong database knowledge (SQL & NoSQL) and familiarity with messaging systems like Kafka/RabbitMQ.
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Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
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Passion for building scalable, user-centric, high-performance systems.
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Ability to work in an ambiguous, fast-moving startup environment with a collaborative mindset.
Preferred Skills
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Exposure to distributed systems and large-scale architectures.
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Familiarity with DevOps tools and practices.
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Prior startup or early-stage product development experi