SDE- II [Backend, Java]

About Us

Superfans.io is a SaaS startup revolutionising how modern e-commerce brands connect with their customers through mobile-first experiences. We empower thousands of e-commerce brands worldwide with our app builder, enhanced by cutting-edge social commerce, customer retention analytics, and community engagement tools that transform mobile presence from afterthought to loyalty driver.

We create a comprehensive ecosystem where brands don't just build mobile apps, they build relationships with their customers.

Position: Software Development Engineer - II (Backend Engineering, Java)

Location: Remote (Chennai HQ)

Experience Level: 3 - 4 Years

Job type: Permanent

What You'll Do

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned backend engineer, self-motivated, and passionate about solving challenging technical problems. In this role, you will:

• Take end-to-end ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs.
• Architect and build highly scalable backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Collaborate closely with front-end and mobile-app engineers, product managers, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless product experiences.
• Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexing strategies for high performance.
• Implement robust authentication, authorization, and security best practices across backend services.
• Ensure code quality and best practices through code reviews, automated testing, and documentation.
• Drive system performance optimizations, load balancing, and fault-tolerant designs.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the existing stack.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• 3 to 4 years of experience in building and managing backend systems using Java and Spring Boot.
• Proficiency in Java (JDK 11+), with expertise in writing clean, efficient code.
• Good understanding of Spring Framework, including Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring Data JPA, and Spring Security.
• Experience implementing RESTful APIs and working with API documentation tools like Swagger/OpenAPI.
• Expertise in working with relational databases (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (Firebase, Redis).
• Proficiency in writing unit tests and integration tests using frameworks like JUnit, TestNG, and tools like Mockito.
• Proficient in version control systems (Git) and collaboration workflows (e.g., GitFlow)
  
  

Good To Have

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like DataDog or Prometheus.
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Our Culture: We are a 50-member team that loves to play just as hard as we work.
• Unlimited Leaves: Your paid time off has no limit. Our only ask is for you to take accountability for your work.
• Health Insurance: 1+5 family health insurance with up to 5L coverage. Additional floater plans are available for low rates.
• Ownership: At Vajro, we look for people who don’t just do the work, but own it end to end. You see an idea through, you stand by it—that’s the kind of spirit we admire.
• Role Scalability: We’re driven by solving problems that can help us empower the e-commerce domain. That means listening closely, spotting the real pain points, and building experiences that bring an impactful and positive experience to our customers.
• Globally Spread Team: You will have the opportunity to travel overseas and work for Vajro globally.
• Employee-Friendly Salary Structure: We have built a salary structure that will help you save on your taxes. Allowances for food, fuel, gym, HRA, etc., will make your life a whole lot easier when it comes to ITRs.