Scout Motors is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join the IT Team. Reporting to the Full Stack Team Lead, you will work on impactful projects that enhance the e-commerce platform and internal operations, while honing skills in backend and full stack development.

What You'll Do

Participate in all phases of software development: requirements, design, construction, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Design and develop reliable and scalable distributed systems.
Ensure system reliability, optimized performance, and compliance with security policies.
Ensure industry standard development best practices are observed, including accessibility and privacy compliance.
Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
Assess the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and partner with business analysts to refine project requirements.
Collaborate with project owners and development teams to ensure implementation and designs are in-sync, and to deliver client facing products.
Evaluate technical designs and conduct code reviews.
Serve as a mentor to junior team members.
Review requests to address features/issues submitted by various internal departments as well as provide solutions and estimates.
Maintain current technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology, constantly looking for modern technologies and working with the team in introducing these technologies.

What We're Looking For

A Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 7+ years of progressive experience. Alternatively, a Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and 5+ years of progressive experience.
5+ years of professional experience with Java frameworks such as Spring, Struts, Hibernate.
5+ years of professional experience with relational databases (MySQL and/or Oracle).
Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.
Experience making complex backend architecture design choices.
Experience with the full Software Development Lifecycle: frontend and backend web application development, implementing business logic, and developing user interfaces.
Ability to work with minimal technical supervision and supplemental engineering support, while responding efficiently to multiple program priorities.
Experience with Linux, Shell, and Perl scripting, writing and executing UNIX commands, and utilizing Linux servers to debug, deploy code, install, and monitor software to be used in testing and production environments.
Experience with webservers including Apache and Nginx.
High-level proficiency of written and verbal communication in English.

Technical Stack

Java, Spring, Struts, Hibernate
MySQL, Oracle
Linux, Shell scripting, Perl scripting
Apache, Nginx

Team & Environment

You will report to the Full Stack Team Lead within the IT Team.

Benefits & Compensation

Compensation: $40,000 - $45,000 USD per year.
Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options.
Competitive Provident Fund contributions.
Paid casual and sick leave, plus country-specific holidays.
Mental health support and wellbeing program.
Company-provided equipment and one-time $250 USD work from home stipend.
$750 USD annual professional development budget.
Company rewards and recognition program.
Ownership for All program for financial benefit from company growth.
Wellness initiatives and Flex-Time Policy.
Opportunities for career growth through annual merit and bonus opportunities, hands-on training, diversity and inclusion initiatives, internal mobility options, and professional development budget.

Work Mode

This is a remote position open to candidates located in India.

Scout Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer, strongly values inclusion, and encourages individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this position.