Backend Developer - UIDAI, Bengaluru

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG); Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institute for Smart Government (NISG) in Bengaluru seeks an experienced backend developer to design, build, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and microservices. The role emphasizes performance, security, and robust data processing in a government-focused context.

The candidate will collaborate with frontend engineers, architects, and QA teams, implement CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to identity and authentication workflows.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in backend software development with microservices architecture.
• Experience with digital identity, authentication, or secure data processing systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Optimize application performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, architects, and QA teams.
• Write unit and integration tests, and participate in code reviews.
• Provide support for CI/CD pipeline integration and production troubleshooting.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

Kafka

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Azure

SQL

NoSQL

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Information Technology / related

Job description

Location -

Technology Centre, Bengaluru

Educational Qualification -

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.

Relevant technical certifications preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years in backend software development with expertise in microservices architecture.
• Experience with digital identity, authentication, or secure data processing systems preferred.

Primary Skills:

• Proficiency in Java, Python, Go, Kafka, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Strong knowledge of database management (SQL and NoSQL).

Secondary Skills:

• Familiarity with security standards, encryption, and authentication protocols.
• Experience with container orchestration and infrastructure automation.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Job Profile

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Optimize application performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, architects, and QA teams.
• Write unit and integration tests, and participate in code reviews.
• Provide support for CI/CD pipeline integration and production troubleshooting.