Staff Cloud Backend Engineer

Geminus; Pune District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Geminus Tech, a premier product engineering partner, seeks an experienced backend leader to drive architecture, design, and scalable cloud services.

You will architect microservices, implement serverless solutions, optimize performance, and mentor engineers while collaborating with product and front-end teams to deliver reliable, secure APIs across cloud platforms.

The role requires 10+ years of backend experience, strong full-stack collaboration, and a passion for engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience designing RESTful and GraphQL APIs and serverless architectures.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable backend services and APIs.
• Architect microservices and serverless solutions.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency of backend systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.
• Collaborate with frontend and product teams to translate requirements.

Skills

Go

Java

Scala

Rust

Microservices

Kubernetes

Docker

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Security

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/SE

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Serverless

SQL

NoSQL

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

Geminus Tech, founded in 2015, is a leading provider of product engineering services, partnering with cutting-edge technology companies, product startups, and industry leaders.

With a team of over 120+ engineers, we specialize in Kubernetes, Cloud Infrastructure, Data Center foundational technologies, and software for Satellites and Software-Defined Vehicles (SDV). Our focus is on driving innovation and delivering excellence in the technology and design space.

At Geminus Tech, we offer exciting opportunities to be part of groundbreaking projects that shape the future of technology.

Job Description

Client Details : https://www.sonatus.com/About Geminus TechGeminusTech is a trusted development partner for software product startup companies as well as industry leading multi facet product companies. Our team is a bunch of seasoned professionals working with cutting edge technologies in storage, networking, satellite, SDV and cloud domain.Duties and ResponsibilitiesBackend Architecture and Development:Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable backend services and APIs for cloud-based applications.Architect and implement microservices and serverless solutions using programming languages like Go.Ensure backend services are highly performant, scalable, and resilient, with a focus on meeting SLAs and minimizing downtime.Performance Optimization and Scalability:Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in backend services, optimizing for speed, reliability, and cost-efficiency.Implement strategies for database optimization, including schema design, indexing, and query tuning for SQL and NoSQL databases.Scale backend systems to handle increasing loads, ensuring consistent performance under heavy traffic and data processing demands.Security:Lead the implementation of security best practices, including encryption, authentication, and secure API development.Technical Leadership and Mentorship:Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers, promoting best practices in cloud backend development and architecture.Lead code reviews, design sessions, and architectural discussions, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.Stay updated on the latest advancements in cloud computing, backend development, and related technologies, and apply them to drive innovation.Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:Work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable backend solutions.Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and timelines.Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless integration of backend services with front-end applications and other systems.Qualifications and ExperienceBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.10+ years of experience in backend development.Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including cloud-native services.Proficiency in backend programming languages (e.g., Go, Java, Scala, Rust) and microservices architecture.Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, containerization (e.g., Docker), and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful and GraphQL APIs, as well as serverless architectures.Deep knowledge of database systems, including both SQL and NoSQL databases, with experience in database optimization.Experience working with distributed systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, etcStrong leadership abilities, with a track record of mentoring and guiding engineering teams.Excellent problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.Effective communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.