Deloitte—Senior Associate | Backend Developer | Hyderabad | Engineering as a Service/ Operate

Job description

Description: Role Overview We are looking for a skilled Back-End Developer with 3–5 years of experience to build and maintain scalable, high-performance server-side applications. The ideal candidate should have strong coding skills, a solid understanding of APIs and databases, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable backend services. Key Responsibilities - Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and APIs - Build scalable and secure RESTful / microservices-based architectures - Collaborate with front-end developers, QA, and product teams to deliver features end-to-end - Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices - Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and reliability - Develop and manage database schemas, queries, and integrations - Implement authentication, authorization, and data protection mechanisms - Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning - Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues - Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes - Leverage and adopt AI-assisted development tools and practices to improve productivity and code quality Must-Have Skills Programming & Frameworks - Strong proficiency in at least one backend language: - Java (Spring Boot) / Node.js / Python (Django, Flask) / .NET Core - Experience in building RESTful APIs and web services - Solid understanding of object-oriented and/or functional programming concepts Databases - Hands-on experience with: - Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) - NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis) - Strong knowledge of data modeling and query optimization Core Backend Concepts - Understanding of microservices architecture - Knowledge of API security (OAuth, JWT, etc.) - Experience with asynchronous processing and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ) - Familiarity with caching strategies DevOps & Tools - Experience with version control systems (Git) - Basic knowledge of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps) - Familiarity with containerization (Docker) Good to Have - Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) - Exposure to GraphQL APIs - Understanding of event-driven architecture - Knowledge of performance monitoring tools (New Relic, Prometheus) - Familiarity with test-driven development (TDD) Soft Skills - Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking - Good communication and collaboration skills - Ability to work in an Agile environment - Ownership mindset with attention to detail Education - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field Key Success Metrics (KPIs) - API performance and response times - System reliability and uptime - Code quality and maintainability - Defect rate and production issue resolution time - Timely delivery of features