Backend Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Backend Engineer (Java) - KYC Tech based in India.

• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable backend services, working closely with relevant stakeholders and ensuring solutions are supported by meaningful automated tests.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java applications and distributed services using established engineering best practices.
• Build and optimize high-throughput backend systems that support secure, reliable, and seamless KYC and customer onboarding processes.
• Work with Spring Framework, MySQL, NoSQL databases, messaging middleware, and distributed system architectures to deliver resilient services.
• Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, production incidents, reliability issues, and other technical challenges.
• Conduct performance tuning across areas such as JVM, SQL, RPC, and distributed application components where required.
• Produce and maintain clear, accurate technical documentation covering system designs, implementations, operational processes, and relevant engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders to integrate services and deliver business-critical capabilities.
• Contribute to engineering excellence by promoting clean code, testing, maintainability, scalability, and sound software development practices.
• Share technical knowledge and mentor junior engineers, helping strengthen engineering capabilities across the team.
• Stay adaptable and effective while working with distributed colleagues across different time zones and evolving business priorities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 4 years of professional experience building high-throughput, distributed applications in production environments.
• Strong proficiency in core Java and the Spring Framework.
• Solid experience with MySQL and familiarity with at least one NoSQL database.
• Strong understanding of distributed system design, scalability, reliability, and the principles behind distributed architectures.
• Experience with at least one messaging middleware technology and a good understanding of its underlying design principles.
• Experience diagnosing technical issues and optimizing application performance is highly desirable, particularly across JVM, SQL, RPC, or related layers.
• KYC, AML, compliance, fintech, or other regulated-industry experience is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn quickly and remain effective under pressure.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with remote teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong commitment to code quality, testing, technical documentation, and engineering best practices.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of complex technical problems from investigation through resolution.

• Fully remote work opportunity, subject to business and team requirements.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale backend systems supporting critical KYC and compliance capabilities.
• Exposure to distributed systems, high-throughput applications, financial technology, and responsible AI/ML applications.
• Collaboration with experienced engineering talent in a global, user-focused organization.
• Flat and fast-paced working environment with significant autonomy and ownership.
• Opportunities for professional growth, technical learning, and continuous development.
• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative products operating across international markets.
• Inclusive and diverse global working environment.