Backend Developer – Chandigarh

Anlight Consulting Services Private Limited; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Anlight Consulting Services Private Limited in Chandigarh is seeking a backend developer with 2-4 years of experience in Java and Spring Boot. The ideal candidate will be involved in designing and maintaining robust backend systems for fintech and SaaS platforms, building APIs, and optimizing performance. Strong skills in SQL databases and familiarity with cloud platforms are required. Join us to work in a collaborative environment with frontend and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Qualifications

• 2 – 4 years of backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot.
• Good understanding of REST API design and development.
• Hands-on experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL or equivalent).
• Basic experience with AWS or any cloud platform.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications.
• Optimize backend services for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

REST APIs

SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL)

AWS

Docker

CI/CD

Job description

The ideal candidate should have strong fundamentals in Java, Spring Boot, REST APIs, and working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or similar) and SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).

You will work closely with frontend, product, and DevOps teams to build reliable and efficient backend systems for our fintech and SaaS platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Java and Spring Boot
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications
• Work on modular / microservices-based backend systems
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code
• Integrate backend services with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL or equivalent)
• Implement unit and integration tests to ensure code quality
• Optimize backend services for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and sprint planning
• Collaborate with frontend teams for seamless API integration
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues in development and production
• Follow best practices for security, performance, and maintainability

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2 – 4 years of backend development experience
• Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot
• Good understanding of REST API design and development
• Hands-on experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL or equivalent)
• Basic experience with AWS or any cloud platform
• Familiarity with Docker and container-based deployments
• Understanding of Git and version control workflows
• Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines
• Good problem-solving and debugging skills

Good to Have

• Exposure to microservices architecture
• Experience with event-driven systems (SQS, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Familiarity with API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI)
• Knowledge of caching
• Basic understanding of system design and scalability concepts
• Experience working in Fintech / SaaS products
• Understanding of authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth)
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments