Sr. Backend Engineer (Node, Docker, AWS, GraphQL, gRPC)

India

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I am hiring for position with client. Please go through the JD below and let me know your interest on swapnil.t@ipeopleinfosystems.com

Role: Sr. Backend Engineer (Microservices and GraphQL)

Location: Remote

Type: Full time

Must have skills:

Node.js / TypeScript

Docker

AWS only lamda

GraphQL

gRPC

REST APIs

any data stores like MongoDB, Redis for caching, PostgreSQL.

Nice to have (not mandatory) - java, looker, python

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Backend Engineer (P3) to join our growing offshore team. This role is crucial for developing our next-generation customer intelligence and personalization services, building performant, scalable microservices and GraphQL APIs that create custom experiences for our customers throughout their entire journey.

The ideal candidate is not only a seasoned engineer but also a technical leader who can mentor junior colleagues and drive technical initiatives within the team. Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment are essential.

Responsibilities

· Take ownership of complex problem statements, independently driving the execution and successful delivery of scalable solutions.

· Actively participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, from leading discovery and design to implementation and deployment.

· Design and implement appropriate, scalable, and performant microservices and GraphQL APIs to support customer intelligence, personalization, and custom offers.

· Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, providing high-quality code reviews and fostering a spirit of continuous improvement.

· Contribute to the team's coding standards, architectural direction, and best practices.

· Collaborate effectively across team boundaries and with cross-functional partners, including product managers and designers, with minimal supervision.

· Provide technical leadership on multi-week/month initiatives and assume ownership of critical issues and service disruptions.

· Clearly communicate complex technical concepts, advocate for appropriate investments, and guide risk/reward discussions with both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Skills and Experience

· Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree;

· Experience in backend software development, with a focus on building microservices and GraphQL APIs.

· Core Backend Services: Proficiency in one or more of the following languages for core backend services: Java, Node.js / TypeScript, Python, or Go.

· Service Architecture & Orchestration: Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS on AWS) for container orchestration, Docker for containerization, and AWS Lambda for serverless functions.

· APIs & Messaging: Experience with GraphQL, gRPC for high-performance service-to-service communication, REST APIs, and asynchronous event pipelines using Kafka or AWS Kinesis.

· Data & Storage: Hands-on experience with data stores such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, and the Snowflake data warehouse.

· Data Engineering & Analytics: Familiarity with data transformation using dbt and business intelligence platforms like Looker, as well as customer data ingestion with Segment.

· Strong verbal and written English communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively with remote and distributed teams.

· A proven track record of mentoring and providing constructive code reviews to other engineers.

Best regards,

Swapnil Thakur

Recruitment & Delivery Lead

iPeople Infosystems LLC

Contact No: +91 7972726448

Email ID: swapnil.t@ipeopleinfosystems.com

Visit us at www.ipeopleinfosystems.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹2,000,000.00 - ₹2,600,000.00 per year

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