Sr. Backend Engineer (Java + SQL) - Product Engineering

Location: Bangalore, India (Hybrid Onsite required)

Experience: 8 to 15 years

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive, above-market salary for the right candidate

Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer (Java + SQL) for a US-based enterprise software product company building high-performance, AI-driven data connectivity and integration platforms used across Fortune 500 enterprises.

This is a core backend engineering role involving deep work on Java frameworks, database engines, data connectors, and performance-critical systems. You will work closely with senior engineering leadership in the US, contribute to architecture, and mentor junior developers.

If you enjoy solving complex backend problems at scale, this role will excite you.

What You Will Work On

Build and optimize backend components using Core Java, Spring Boot, multithreading

Design and tune complex SQL queries, schemas, and RDBMS interactions

Develop data connectors and integration components used by global enterprises

Contribute to system design, architecture decisions, and code reviews

Work with senior engineers across the US, Japan & India

Ensure high-performance, secure, reliable backend services

Mentor junior developers and set engineering best practices

Collaborate cross-functionally with product, QA, DevOps & platform teams

What Were Looking For

715 years of strong backend development experience

Deep expertise in Core Java (Java 8+), multithreading & concurrency

Strong command over SQL, query optimization & database internals

Hands-on experience with Spring Boot, REST APIs, microservices

Solid understanding of design patterns & distributed systems

Experience with AWS / Azure / CI/CD pipelines (nice to have)

Product-based experience or enterprise-grade systems experience

Strong problem-solving, debugging, and ownership mindset

Ability to mentor, guide, and influence teams technically

Who Will Succeed in This Role (Benchmark Profile)

The ideal candidate looks similar to the benchmark were evaluating internally:

1014 years backend experience with deep Java + SQL skills

Exposure to cloud architecture, messaging systems (Kafka/Rabbit)

Experience building scalable microservices & performance-intensive systems

Strong engineering discipline, stability, and long-term intent

Who Should NOT Apply

To keep the pipeline high-quality, please DO NOT apply if:

You have an active offer elsewhere or are exploring multiple options

You do not respond promptly to recruiter/engineering emails or messages

You are on a long notice period (more than 15 days )

You are not currently based in Bangalore (relocation not preferred)

You frequently switch jobs every 612 months

You are not available for in-person discussions in Bangalore office

You require special conditions like 100 percent remote or flexible timing

We are strictly prioritizing immediate joiners or 12 week notice candidates.

Why Work Here

Build cutting-edge backend systems used by global enterprises

Work with highly skilled engineering leaders across the US & Japan

Opportunity to take real ownership of frameworks & components

Strong engineering culture, low hierarchy, high accountability

Exposure to AI-driven data connectivity products

Competitive, above-market compensation for the right individual

How to Apply

If you match the requirements and are available to join immediately or within 15 days:

Send your resume to:

Subject: Senior Backend Engineer Bangalore

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Serious applicants only.