SDE II (Backend)

Navi; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Navi in Bengaluru is looking for an SDE-2 to design and build backend systems that are robust, cost-efficient, and optimized for performance. You will own solutions, review code, and collaborate with stakeholders to raise the bar on quality and consistency.

Expect to work with Java, Python, Go, or Kotlin, applying OO design, patterns, and data structures to scalable distributed systems. You will mentor others, improve observability, and deliver high-quality results on time.

Qualifications

• Strong ownership and accountability in all areas of your work.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Attention to detail, balanced with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes while meeting deadlines.
• Curiosity to learn and mentor others.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, Go, or Kotlin.
• Strong grasp of OO design, design patterns, and data structures.
• Experience designing and implementing algorithms for complex problems.
• Experience building backend systems focused on scalability, performance, robustness, and cost-efficiency.
• Troubleshooting and performance optimization of distributed systems.
• Ability to automate and scale systems and tools.
• Strong coding practices including testing and peer reviews.

Responsibilities

• Build backend systems that are robust, cost-effective, and performant.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and maintain high-quality code with reviews.
• Improve team standards through feedback and collaboration.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge with others.
• Emphasize observability, monitoring, and maintainability.

Skills

Java

Python

Go

Kotlin

Object-Oriented Design

Design Patterns

Data Structures

Distributed Systems

Unit Testing

Git

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Observability Tools

Job description

As an SDE-2 you'll play a key role in building backend systems that are robust, cost-effective, and optimized for performance. This role requires strong problem-solving ability, technical expertise, and a mindset of continuous improvement. You'll work closely with stakeholders, demonstrate high quality and consistency in code and reviews, and contribute to improving team standards through feedback and collaboration.

Requirements:

• Strong ownership and accountability in all areas of your work.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Attention to detail, balanced with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes while meeting deadlines.
• Curiosity to learn and the initiative to mentor and share knowledge with others.
• Proficiency in at least one of Java, Python, Go, or Kotlin.
• Strong grasp of object-oriented design, design patterns, and data structures.
• Proven ability to design and implement algorithms for complex real-world problems.
• Experience in building backend systems focused on scalability, performance, robustness, and cost-efficiency.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and performance optimization of distributed systems.
• Consistent drive to improve, automate, and scale systems and tools.
• Strong coding practices, including design documentation, unit testing, peer reviews, and an agile mindset.
• Communicate effectively with peers, product managers, and cross-functional partners to ensure smooth delivery.
• Demonstrated record of on-time delivery with a focus on output quality.
• Emphasis on observability: systems must be monitorable and maintainable.
• Minimum of 3 years of software development experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Good to Have:

• Exposure to event-driven architectures and tools like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
• Understanding of security best practices for backend services and APIs.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new, complex development environments.
• Experience in mentoring and guiding junior engineers.