What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backend Developer position at Kezan India Private Limited?
Job Details
Title: Backend developer
Location: Hybrid NYC/Midtown No Relocation Candidates must be onsite day one and go into the office three times a week.
Job Description
The Backend Engineer will play an integral role in designing and implementing systems that power the platform. We are looking for engineers who can build APIs and applications that are highly performant and intuitive. More than checking the boxes on specific technologies, we are looking for driven team members with technical depth and a desire to deliver end products for our clients.
You will work closely with our Integrated Offerings Product Management team throughout the software development process, detailing requirements, reviewing work in progress, and addressing issues found via testing, specifically supporting our Integrated Education efforts.
Our client's platform sits on top of a micro-services architecture with services built in Scala, Ruby, Node.js and Python. If you are not already familiar with the technologies used, you will have the opportunity to pick up these new tools and technologies while on the job with support from management and mentors.
Must have: Scala and Node.JS experience
Responsibilities
- Building cloud native services using Scala using open-source frameworks Akka, ZIO etc.
- Unit and integration test development using Scala Test
- Active participation in stand-up meetings
- Active participation in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change Management Process
- Support clients through system integrations and production issues
Qualifications
- Degree in Software Engineering
- 5 years of web-based application development
- Experience in Scala, Node.js or Java a plus
- Demonstrated understanding of relational or NoSQL database concepts and modeling practices
- Passion for actively learning new technologies
- Ability to work independently or as part of a group effort, as required
- Solid problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills
Collaborative approach to software development
