Senior Software Engineer / Team Lead

Overview

Key Responsibilities

● Lead backend development efforts, ensuring high-performance systems.

● Architect and optimize microservices for scalability and efficiency.

● Guide a team of engineers in Java (Kotlin) with Spring Boot development.

● Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Frontend, Mobile, QA, and DevOps).

● Implement database scaling, sharding, and caching strategies.

● Ensure code quality, security best practices, and compliance.

● Drive CI/CD and DevOps best practices for seamless deployments.

Required Skills & Experience

● Experience Level: 10 to 14 years of software development experience in backend systems, databases, and scalable applications.

● Programming: Expertise in Java (Kotlin) with Spring Boot.

● Architecture: Strong understanding of microservices, RESTful APIs, and event-driven systems.

● Databases: Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis.

● Cloud & Infrastructure: Proficiency with AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

● Real-Time Communication: Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Redis Pub/Sub.

● Security: Implementation of OAuth, JWT authentication, and data encryption.

● Leadership: Proven track record of leading development teams and mentoring engineers.

Preferred Skills

● Experience with ride-hailing, mobility, logistics, or e-commerce platforms.

● Knowledge of database partitioning, sharding, and replication.

● Experience with geo-spatial databases for real-time location tracking and route optimization.

● Experience in designing, building, and maintaining search engine infrastructure (e.g., Elasticsearch, OpenSearch) to support scalable search functionalities

● Experience in AI/ML for demand forecasting and driver allocation algorithms.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹653,803.81 - ₹3,557,774.63 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience you have in Kotlin?

Work Location: In person