Backend Engineering Lead – Java, Python & AI-enabled Systems.
Job Highlights
· Lead the design, development, and scaling of backend systems for a high-performance e-commerce platform (Smytten).
· Architect and build scalable, fault-tolerant microservices using Spring Boot.
· Drive AI-assisted development practices using tools like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, or similar.
· Own end-to-end backend delivery including design, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
· Ensure high system performance through load testing, performance tuning, and observability practices.
· Work closely with product, frontend, and QA teams to deliver robust and scalable features.
· Improve unit testing, integration testing, and debugging using AI assistance
· Work with and integrate Python-based services for AI, data processing, chatbot and automation use cases.
· Total experience: 4 – 6 years in Java development.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead the architecture, design, and development of scalable backend systems for our e-commerce platform
· Build and optimize REST APIs used across mobile apps, websites, CMS.
· Drive adoption of microservices architecture at both application and database levels.
· Conduct code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of production systems.
· Promote and guide the team in effective use of AI tools for development, testing, and debugging
· Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments
· Integrate and leverage Python-based services where applicable (e.g., AI integrations).
Required Skills & Qualifications
· Strong expertise in Java (8+) and Spring Boot
· Working knowledge of Python is a must
· Knowledge of AI/ML integration in backend systems is a must
· Hands-on experience with Microservices Architecture
· Deep understanding of REST API design and best practices
· Experience with ORM frameworks (JPA/Hibernate)
· Strong experience with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases
· Experience in e-commerce domain (consumer end)
· Exposure to event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
Good to Have
· Experience in analytics systems using bigquery.
· Familiar with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization
· Exposure to libraries/frameworks (FastAPI, Flask, Pandas, etc.) is a plus
Education: B.Tech / BE / M.Tech / MCA.
Pay: ₹2,500,000.00 - ₹3,000,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Internet reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bangalore City, Bengaluru, Karnataka: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Python: 4 years (Preferred)
- Java: 4 years (Preferred)
- AI enabled systems: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
