Software Engineer II - Distributed Systems

Job Description : We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer II (SSE2) to design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance software solutions. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in backend or full-stack development, distributed systems, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices. As an SSE2, you will own key features end-to-end, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable and scalable products. Responsibilities commonly include feature ownership, code reviews, scalable system design, and mentoring junior engineers. Key Responsibilities : - Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applications and microservices. - Build high-quality, reusable, and maintainable code following engineering best practices. - Own features throughout the software development lifecycle, from design to production deployment. - Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions. - Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and third-party services. - Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security. - Write comprehensive unit, integration, and automation tests. - Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards. - Troubleshoot production issues and participate in on-call support when required. - Collaborate with Product Managers, QA Engineers, DevOps, and UX teams to deliver business requirements. - Mentor Software Engineers and support their technical growth. - Drive continuous improvements in development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering practices. Required Skills : - Strong programming experience in Java, Python, C#, Go, or Node.js. - Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, .NET Core, Django, FastAPI, Express.js, or similar frameworks. - Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, and Algorithms. - Experience designing and developing Microservices Architecture. - Strong knowledge of REST APIs, API security, and asynchronous messaging. - Hands-on experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis). - Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments. - Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). - Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps. - Proficiency with Git, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and software engineering best practices. Preferred Skills : - Experience with distributed systems and event-driven architectures. - Knowledge of Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging platforms. - Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation). - Experience with monitoring and observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Splunk. - Understanding of security best practices and secure coding standards. - Exposure to AI/ML-powered applications or GenAI integration is an added advantage. Qualifications : - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. - 5-8 years of professional software development experience. - Proven experience building scalable enterprise or SaaS applications. Job Description : We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer II (SSE2) to design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance software solutions. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in backend or full-stack development, distributed systems, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices. As an SSE2, you will own key features end-to-end, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to build reliable and scalable products. Responsibilities commonly include feature ownership, code reviews, scalable system design, and mentoring junior engineers. Key Responsibilities : - Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applications and microservices. - Build high-quality, reusable, and maintainable code following engineering best practices. - Own features throughout the software development lifecycle, from design to production deployment. - Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical design decisions. - Develop RESTful APIs and integrate with internal and third-party services. - Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security. - Write comprehensive unit, integration, and automation tests. - Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards. - Troubleshoot production issues and participate in on-call support when required. - Collaborate with Product Managers, QA Engineers, DevOps, and UX teams to deliver business requirements. - Mentor Software Engineers and support their technical growth. - Drive continuous improvements in development processes, CI/CD pipelines, and engineering practices. Required Skills : - Strong programming experienc