Staff Software Engineer

MetaProp; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

MetaProp is searching for a Backend Developer in Bengaluru, India. The successful candidate will design and develop robust backend systems and APIs, while focusing on performance and reliability.

With 2-5 years of backend development experience, strong skills in languages like Python or Java, and knowledge of cloud platforms, you will ensure the systems are maintainable and scalable. Join us in creating impactful solutions!

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Strong programming skills in one or more backend languages.
• Deep understanding of database fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly available backend systems.
• Optimize database design and queries.
• Own components from design to monitoring.

Skills

Backend development

Problem-solving

Database design

RESTful APIs

Programming languages (Python, Go, Java, C#, Node.js)

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Backend Developer with a strong foundation in distributed systems, clean architecture, and performance-oriented design. You’ll focus primarily on building reliable, scalable, and maintainable backend services that power end-to-end features across multiple platforms. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on solving system-level challenges, understands database and API design fundamentals, and values code quality and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly available, performant, and fault‑tolerant backend systems and APIs.
• Apply SOLID principles and clean architecture to ensure modular and maintainable services.
• Own components end-to-end — from design, implementation, testing, deployment, to monitoring.
• Optimize database design and queries; ensure efficient indexing, replication, and scaling.
• Implement proper error handling, logging, and observability mechanisms (metrics, tracing).
• Collaborate closely with frontend and DevOps teams to define clear API contracts and deployment workflows.
• Ensure secure handling of data and credentials using industry‑standard practices.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests, and participate in code and design reviews.
• Continuously improve system reliability, scalability, and developer experience.

Required Skills

• 2–5 years of hands‑on experience in backend development.
• Strong programming skills in one or more backend languages (Python, Go, Java, C#, or Node.js).
• Deep understanding of database fundamentals — schema design, indexing, transactions, and connection pooling.
• Experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs or GraphQL services.
• Solid grasp of scaling principles — caching, load balancing, asynchronous processing, and message queues.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Working knowledge of version control, CI/CD, and deployment best practices.

Good to Have

• Experience with distributed system design — queues, event‑driven architecture, or microservices.
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, OpenTelemetry).
• Familiarity with security and compliance concepts (OAuth, JWT, secrets management).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm, CloudFormation).
• Knowledge of caching and queuing tools (Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS).

Who You Are

• You believe in building clean, reliable, and maintainable systems that scale with business growth.
• You think in systems and trade‑offs, not just code.
• You’re curious about the full stack and understand how backend decisions impact product experience.
• You’re proactive, analytical, and comfortable working independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• You value collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning.

Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non‑discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or write e‑mail to [e-mail].