Senior Software Developer II - Backend Applications
First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026.
Job Description :
As a Software Development Engineer II (SDE II), you will design, build, and maintain scalable, high-throughput backend applications and services. You will take end-to-end ownership of software components, contribute to High-Level and Low-Level system designs, build and optimise algorithms, and interface with distributed streaming platforms, databases, APIs, and modern deployment environments. The role requires strong software engineering fundamentals, problem-solving skills, and the ability to independently own technical deliverables while collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities :
- Own and work end-to-end on applications, covering the server, deployment, configuration management, backend application, containers, and database.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend applications and services.
- Write efficient, readable, maintainable, and testable code.
- Design High-Level Designs (HLDs) and Low-Level Designs (LLDs) based on user and business requirements.
- Develop web applications, web services, desktop applications, and Windows services as required.
- Develop, implement, profile, and optimise algorithms for backend software.
- Work with microservice-based applications and REST-based APIs.
- Work with distributed message streaming architectures (such as Apache Kafka).
- Work with relational databases and develop efficient SQL queries.
- Contribute to build and configuration management processes.
- Follow software development best practices, including version control, testing, and code quality.
- Collaborate effectively with engineers and stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions.
Requirements :
- B. E. / B. Tech. / M. E. / M. Tech. in Computer Science from a Tier 1 / Tier 2 premier institute.
- 2 - 5 years of relevant software development experience with demonstrated problem-solving skills (Product - based companies or fast-scaling tech startups strongly preferred).
- Strong backend development experience across C++, Java, or Python.
- Hands-on experience working with distributed streaming/messaging platforms (Apache Kafka).
- Development experience using a microservice platform/architecture.
- Experience working with REST-based API integration.
- Good RDBMS and SQL skills.
- Good understanding of : Object-oriented design, Design patterns, and Software development frameworks.
- Experience in algorithmic development.
- Good understanding of version control systems (Git).
- Strong end-to-end ownership mindset and ability to independently drive deliverables.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues at all levels.
Good to Have :
- Familiarity or exposure to Erlang or Elixir (or strong willingness to learn).
- Exposure to databases and associated technologies such as PostgreSQL and Redis.
- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes.
- Exposure to cloud-based deployment environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Knowledge of developing scripts using Python and Shell.
- Knowledge of working with time-series databases, such as InfluxDB.
Skills
C++, Java, Python, Application Designing, Webservices, Kafka, Distributed Systems, Microservices Architecture, REST API, Design Patterns, System Design