Backend Engineer (Java + Python)

Uplers; Remote; INR 50,00,000 - 60,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in India is looking for a Sr. Backend Engineer to design scalable systems and tackle complex backend challenges. Candidates should have 4-5 years of experience, strong skills in Java (Spring Boot) and good knowledge of Python. The role involves collaboration with AI and frontend teams, API development, and system optimization. Enjoy work flexibility in a company that values ownership and innovation.

Benefits

Hybrid work flexibility

Ownership-driven culture

Direct impact in cloud operations

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and good working knowledge of Python.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java and Python.
• Work closely with AI and frontend teams to build features.
• Develop and integrate APIs and microservices.

Skills

Java (Spring Boot)

Python

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Docker

Kubernetes

Problem Solving

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

Experience: 5+ years
Salary: INR 5,000,000-6,000,000 / year (based on experience)
Expected Notice Period: 15 Days
Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)
Opportunity Type: Remote
Placement Type: Full Time Permanent position (Payroll and Compliance managed by Rtifact)
Client: Rtifact (Uplers's client)

Backend Engineer (Java + Python)

At rtifact, we’re building the Intelligence Layer for Cloud, Support, and Reliability Engineering—a platform that unifies DevOps, Support, and SRE operations across cloud environments.

We’re looking for a Sr. Backend Engineer who’s passionate about designing scalable systems, loves solving complex backend problems, and wants to be part of a team shaping the future of autonomous cloud operations.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Java (Spring Boot) and Python (FastAPI / Flask).
• Work closely with AI, frontend, and platform teams to build features that power real‑time insights and automation.
• Develop and integrate APIs, microservices, and event‑driven systems.
• Collaborate on architecture, design reviews, and technical strategy discussions.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code following best practices.
• Deploy and monitor services in cloud environments (AWS / GCP / Azure).
• Optimize performance and reliability for large‑scale distributed systems.

What We’re Looking For

• 4‑5 years of hands‑on experience in backend development.
• Strong expertise in Java (Spring Boot) and good working knowledge of Python.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience with databases – SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Kafka / SQS / RabbitMQ for asynchronous processing is a plus.
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure.
• Strong problem‑solving, debugging, and system design skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to participate in discussions with the customer.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with observability tools.
• Exposure to GraphQL APIs.
• Basic familiarity with AI or automation‑driven workflows.
• Contributions to open‑source or developer community projects.

Why Join rtifact

• Build real products that make cloud operations autonomous and intelligent.
• Collaborate with a top‑tier team working on AI + Cloud reliability challenges.
• Hybrid work flexibility and an ownership‑driven culture.
• See the direct impact of your work across leading enterprise environments.

How to apply for this opportunity?

• Step 1: Click on “Apply” and register or login on our portal.
• Step 2: Complete the screening form and upload an updated resume.
• Step 3: Increase your chances to get shortlisted and meet the client for the interview.