Are you passionate about building scalable backend systems and shaping the future of intelligent software solutions?
Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges while collaborating with talented teams to deliver meaningful customer impact?
About Team:
The team works on the product which is a search engine and analytics platform for researchers, including academicians, research organizations, and international bodies like the UNDP, providing research data and analytics capabilities.
About the Role:
Acts as a backend software engineer and technical contributor within a cross-functional squad. Contributes to the design, development, testing, deployment, and operational stability of scalable backend systems and APIs. Works collaboratively with Product Managers, Architects, QE, SRE/Platform Engineering, and other squads to deliver reliable, secure, observable, and maintainable software solutions.
This role requires strong technical expertise, ownership mindset, and collaboration skills.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and APIs
Participate actively in Agile ceremonies including refinement, planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Deliver high-quality software solutions within agreed timelines
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues with urgency and ownership
Contribute to production incident response and post-incident improvements
Perform code reviews and ensure adherence to engineering standards
Collaborate with Product Managers, Architects, QE, SRE, and other squads to deliver business value
Drive proactive maintenance and technical debt reduction initiatives
Improve application reliability, performance, scalability, and security
Document technical designs, decisions, and operational procedures when necessary
Contribute reusable engineering solutions that benefit Scopus teams broadly
Requirements
Expertise in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) and Object-Oriented Design (OOD)
Strong expertise in Java backend development
Openness to learn and contribute using new technologies when required
Strong understanding of API and service development principles
Experience designing and implementing scalable and resilient backend services
Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms
Strong knowledge of agentic programming
Understanding of software architecture and design principles
Strong debugging and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and testable code
Understanding of concurrency, resiliency, and performance optimization concepts
Strong understanding of testing strategies including unit testing, mocking, and integration testing
Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
Experience conducting code reviews and maintaining engineering quality standards
Good understanding of relational databases and database management tasks
Experience writing optimized SQL queries
Understanding of database performance tuning and indexing concepts
QUALIFICATIONS
4+ years of experience in backend software engineering building and supporting production systems
Strong hands-on experience developing scalable backend applications using Java and Spring Framework
Demonstrated experience working within Agile development environments
Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams and stakeholders
BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Experience contributing to production support, incident resolution, and operational improvements
Experience mentoring or supporting junior engineers is preferred
Work in a Way That Works for You
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working Pattern
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything…