Hybrid

Ethos is hiring a Senior Software Engineer I/II (Backend)

About the Role

Happy Money is hiring a Senior Software Engineer I/II (Backend) to build robust, high-performance applications, APIs, and services. You will be responsible for the full application lifecycle, from design to deployment, while collaborating closely with cross-functional team members.

What You'll Do

  • Actively participate in the overall application lifecycle.
  • Define and communicate technical and design requirements.
  • Develop and maintain all server-side network components.
  • Write testable, reusable, and efficient code to create high-performance applications.
  • Design customer-facing APIs and back-end services for various business processes.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
  • Implement effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
  • Write technical documentation, including database schemas, and prepare reports.
  • Recommend and implement improvements to processes and technologies.
  • Keep informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.
  • Train, help, and support other team members.

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or a similar field.
  • Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, ES5, ES6, and relevant libraries.
  • Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks such as Express or Fastify.
  • Knowledge about Directory Integration like Microsoft Entra, OKTA, or Google.
  • Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming using AWS SQS / SNS and its quirks and workarounds.
  • Working Experience using different protocols like gRPC for designing highly performant applications.
  • Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
  • Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms and optimizing output to match.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
  • Great organizational and time management skills.
  • Availability to resolve urgent application issues outside of business hours.
  • Knowledgeable of OWASP security principles.
  • Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
  • Microservice architecture experience.
  • Familiar with Agile/Scrum development with sprints.

Nice to Have

  • Serverless cloud architecture experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
  • Familiar or involved with open-source projects.
  • Experience with Terraform scripts to deploy infrastructure on AWS Cloud.

Technical Stack

  • Languages: JavaScript
  • Backend: Node.js, Express, Fastify
  • Cloud & Messaging: AWS SQS, AWS SNS, AWS Cloud, Azure, Google Cloud
  • Protocols: gRPC
  • Tools: Git, Terraform

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Ahmedabad.

Required Skills
JavaScriptNode.jsExpressFastifyAWS SQSAWS SNSgRPCGitTerraformAWS CloudMicroservicesAPI DesignDistributed SystemsSystem DesignDatabases
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Ethos is a leading life insurance technology company on a mission to protect families by democratizing access to life insurance and empowering agents at scale. It offers instant, accessible life insurance products with a seamless online process requiring no medical exams.

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Category backend
Posted 2 months ago