Software Development Engineer II (SDE 2) – Java or Golang (Backend)

Job Title : Software Development Engineer II (SDE 2) – Java or Golang (Backend)

Experience : 3+ Years

Location : Bengaluru

Working Days : 5 Days WFO

Notice Period : Immediate to 15 Days

Interview Process : 3 Client Rounds

Job Overview :

We are looking for an SDE 2 – Backend with strong hands-on experience in Java / Spring Boot or Golang to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend applications. Candidates with experience in caching services will be highly preferred.

Mandatory Skills :

Java, Spring Boot, Golang, Gin, gRPC, REST APIs, Microservices, MySQL / PostgreSQL / Oracle, System Design, Caching, Data Structures & Algorithms, Git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS / GCP.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend applications and APIs.
• Develop microservices using Java / Spring Boot or Golang.
• For Golang roles, experience with Gin and gRPC is preferred.
• Work with MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar databases.
• Design and optimize caching solutions for application performance.
• Participate in system design and architecture discussions.
• Conduct code reviews and write unit/integration tests.
• Troubleshoot bugs and performance issues.
• Collaborate with Product, QA, and other engineering teams.
• Contribute to CI/CD, cloud, and DevOps practices.

Requirements :

• 3 to 5 years of backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Java / Spring / Spring Boot or Golang.
• Good understanding of REST APIs, Microservices, DSA, and System Design.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Exposure to AWS/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, and CI/CD.
• Java candidates with end-to-end application design experience are preferred.
• Exposure to AI/ML tools or Low-Code/No-Code frameworks is a plus.

Interview Process :

Round 1 – LeetCode / Coding Round

• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Problem-solving and coding proficiency

Round 2 – System Design

• System architecture
• Scalability and performance
• API and database design
• Caching and distributed systems

Round 3 – Hiring Manager Round

• Technical depth
• Project and ownership experience
• Problem-solving approach
• Communication and collaboration
• Role and culture fit

Skills

Java, Spring Boot, Go Programming (Golang), Gin, grpc, RESTful APIs, Microservices, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Systems design, Data Structures, Git, CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, Amazon Web Services (AWS)