GreyOrange - Senior Software Developer II - Backend Applications

Job Description :

As a Software Development Engineer II (SDE II), you will design, build, and maintain scalable, high-throughput backend applications and services. You will take end-to-end ownership of software components, contribute to High-Level and Low-Level system designs, build and optimise algorithms, and interface with distributed streaming platforms, databases, APIs, and modern deployment environments. The role requires strong software engineering fundamentals, problem-solving skills, and the ability to independently own technical deliverables while collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities :

• Own and work end-to-end on applications, covering the server, deployment, configuration management, backend application, containers, and database.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend applications and services.

• Write efficient, readable, maintainable, and testable code.

• Design High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) based on user and business requirements.

• Develop web applications, web services, desktop applications, and Windows services as required.

• Develop, implement, profile, and optimise algorithms for backend software.

• Work with microservice-based applications and REST-based APIs.

• Work with distributed message streaming architectures (such as Apache Kafka).

• Work with relational databases and develop efficient SQL queries.

• Contribute to build and configuration management processes.

• Follow software development best practices, including version control, testing, and code quality.

• Collaborate effectively with engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions.

Requirements :

• B. E. / B. Tech. / M. E. / M. Tech. in Computer Science from a Tier 1 / Tier 2 premier institute.

• 2 - 5 years of relevant software development experience with demonstrated problem-solving skills (Product - based companies or fast-scaling tech startups strongly preferred).

• Strong backend development experience across C++, Java, or Python.

• Hands-on experience working with distributed streaming/messaging platforms (Apache Kafka).

• Development experience using a microservice platform/architecture.

• Experience working with REST-based API integration.

• Good RDBMS and SQL skills.

• Good understanding of : Object-oriented design, Design patterns, and Software development frameworks.

• Experience in algorithmic development.

• Good understanding of version control systems (Git).

• Strong end-to-end ownership mindset and ability to independently drive deliverables.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels.

Good to Have :

• Familiarity or exposure to Erlang or Elixir (or strong willingness to learn).

• Exposure to databases and associated technologies such as PostgreSQL and Redis.

• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.

• Exposure to cloud-based deployment environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

• Knowledge of developing scripts using Python and Shell.

• Knowledge of working with time-series databases, such as InfluxDB.