Software Developer

Role Summary

We are seeking a skilled Software Developer with 2-6 years of experience to design, develop, and maintain scalable software applications. This role involves contributing to high-quality, efficient, and reliable systems in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will possess strong coding expertise, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a solid understanding of system design and best development practices.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable software applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following coding standards.
• Develop backend services, APIs, and business logic components.
• Participate in architectural discussions and technical design reviews.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

Requirement Analysis & Collaboration

• Collaborate with product managers, QA teams, UI/UX designers, and DevOps engineers.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Participate in sprint planning, estimations, and backlog grooming.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing.

Testing & Debugging

• Perform unit testing, integration testing, and support UAT.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues.
• Ensure code quality through peer reviews and static code analysis tools.
• Improve application performance and reliability.

Database & API Development

• Design and manage relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Develop and consume RESTful APIs.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and performance optimization.
• Write efficient queries and optimize database operations.

Version Control & CI/CD

• Utilize Git for source code management and collaboration.
• Work with platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
• Participate in CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.
• Maintain release documentation and change logs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-6 years of professional software development experience.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Technical Skills Required

Programming Languages

• Strong proficiency in at least one of the following: Java, Python, C#.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
• Knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

Backend & API Development

• Experience building RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of microservices architecture (preferred).
• Familiarity with authentication/authorization (JWT, OAuth).

Databases

• Hands-on experience with SQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server).
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra).
• Database schema design and query optimization.

Frontend (Preferred but Optional)

• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Familiarity with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue (nice to have).

Tools & Platforms

• Git and GitHub for version control.
• CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI).
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred).
• Familiarity with Docker and containerization (preferred).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset.
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments.

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience in scalable distributed systems.
• Knowledge of design patterns and clean architecture.
• Exposure to DevOps practices.
• Experience in performance tuning and security best practices.
• Contribution to open-source projects.

Experience Breakdown (2–6 Years Leveling)

2–3 Years

• Strong individual contributor.
• Works on feature development and bug fixes.
• Requires moderate supervision.
• Writes unit tests and participates in code reviews.

4–6 Years

• Independently handles modules or components.
• Participates in system design discussions.
• Mentors junior developers.
• Takes ownership of end-to-end feature delivery.

Career Growth Path

• Senior Software Developer
• Technical Lead
• Software Architect
• Engineering Manager