Senior Backend Developer

Idfc First Bank Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Idfc First Bank Limited is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain high-performance Java/Golang services. You will work with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, reliable software and drive technical direction across projects.

The role emphasizes RESTful APIs, database integration (SQL/NoSQL), microservices, and cloud platforms. You will mentor junior developers and contribute to code quality, testing, and DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of backend experience in Java or Go.
• Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and databases.
• Experience with microservices and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services.
• Drive performance optimisation and scalability.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior developers.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders.
• Implement testing strategies across unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.

Skills

Java

Golang

Spring / Spring Boot

RESTful API design

SQL / MySQL / PostgreSQL

NoSQL

Git

Microservices

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

GraphQL

CI/CD (Jenkins, Docker)

Unit testing

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GraphQL tooling

Jenkins

Job description

As a Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining complex backend systems. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver highquality software solutions and drive the technical direction of our projects. Your experience and expertise will be vital in ensuring the performance, scalability, and reliability of our applications.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Develop: Architect, design, and implement high-performance Java/Golangbased backend services and applications.
• Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers, promoting best practices and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Performance Optimisation: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and scalability issues.
• Testing: Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in Java/Golang development, and continuously improve our development processes.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of professional experience in Java/Golang backend development.
• Expert proficiency in Java/Golang and related frameworks (e. g., Spring, Spring Boot, Gin).
• Extensive experience with RESTful API design and development.
• Strong knowledge of database technologies, including SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL databases.
• Deep understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns.
• Experience with version control systems (e. g., Git).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud platforms (e. g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with GraphQL.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e. g., Jenkins, Docker).
• Proficiency in unit testing frameworks.