Senior Backend Engineer( Apache Kafka) Offline

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to lead the development of core services within our microservice infrastructure  and mobile experience. This is a senior-level, hands-on role with architectural ownership, ideal for someone who thrives in building scalable systems, designing robust APIs, and mentoring fellow engineers. You will drive technical decisions, contribute to cross-functional planning, and work closely with our architects, frontend developers, and product teams to shape reliable and future-proof services.

Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of backend services in a Docker/Kubernetes-based environment
Drive architectural improvements and technical best practices across the backend stack
Implement and optimize event-driven systems using Kafka
Design secure, scalable RESTful APIs for internal and external integrations
Model and query complex data structures using PostgreSQL with performance in mind
Collaborate closely with frontend and product teams to deliver features from concept to production
Ensure observability and reliability through logging, tracing, and monitoring
Contribute to our AI strategy by enabling integrations with data pipelines and ML-powered services
Mentor junior developers and support peer code reviews

Your Profile:
5+ years of experience in backend development in modern microservice/cloud-native environments
Deep understanding of:
Kafka and event-driven architectures
PostgreSQL, including advanced schema design and query optimization
Secure API design and implementation (OAuth2, HTTPS, mTLS)
Production experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines
Strong experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives
Track record of mentoring or guiding less experienced engineers
Exposure to video streaming backends or media platforms is a plus
Strong interest or background in ML/data-driven applications
Bonus: Experience with observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana) or real-time analytics systems