Senior Backend Developer (AWS / Kafka / Event-Driven Systems)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Backend Developer to build a cloud-native, event-driven platform for proactive broadband diagnostics.

This role involves independently designing, implementing, and delivering scalable backend solutions, developing microservices, integrating enterprise systems, and enabling real-time customer communication using AWS and Kafka, with minimal supervision.

In addition, the role requires strong DevOps ownership, including building, deploying, monitoring, and operating services in production environments.

Mandatory Skills :

• Strong hands-on experience in backend development (Node.js / Python) (MANDATORY)
• Proven experience with Kafka / event-driven architecture (MANDATORY)
• Strong experience with AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, ECS/EKS)
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs (OpenAPI/Swagger)
• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB / DynamoDB)
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and environment management
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices including build, release, and operational ownership
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies

Good to Have :

• Telecom domain experience (OSS/BSS, service assurance)
• Exposure to TIBCO / ESB / iPaaS platforms
• Awareness of TMF APIs (TMF681, TMF622)
• Experience with monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus, ELK / OpenSearch)
• Knowledge of Docker / Kubernetes (EKS)
• Experience in event-driven testing and mocking frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment in collaboration with the Infra/DevOps team
• Support application deployments on AWS (Lambda, ECS/EKS) ensuring smooth releases
• Implement basic infrastructure configurations using existing templates/tools (IaC handled primarily by Infra team)
• Ensure adequate logging, monitoring, and alerting using tools like CloudWatch, Grafana, etc.
• Assist in troubleshooting production issues and support root cause analysis
• Follow best practices for application reliability, performance, and scalability
• Contribute to automation of development and operational tasks where applicable

Key Expectation:

Candidates must have real-world experience building event-driven systems using Kafka and AWS (not just theoretical or POC-level work).