Senior Software Engineer – Backend and Integration

Senior Software Engineer – Backend and Integration

Location

Hyderabad - Western Aqua Hitech City– India

Work Mode

Hybrid - 3 Days office

Experience

6 to 8 yrs

Notice period

Immediate Only

Budget

30 LPA Max

Tech Stack

Python, Java, Node.js, AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, AppSync, Step Functions, EventBridge, SQS, SNS), SQL and Stored Procedures, MongoDB, AI-Assisted Software Development

Working Knowledge

EKS, ECS, Docker, OpenShift, VPC, RDS, Security Groups, Terraform, GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, encryption, IAM

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build and maintain backend and integration services on AWS. You will develop serverless, event-driven APIs and integrations in Python, Java, and Node.js, work closely with the Backend and Integration Technical Lead, and take ownership of well-scoped features from design through production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test backend services and integrations in Python, Java, and Node.js
• Build serverless and event-driven solutions on AWS using Lambda, API Gateway, AppSync, Step Functions, EventBridge, SQS, and SNS
• Develop and tune SQL queries and stored procedures, and work with MongoDB data models
• Implement and document APIs consumed by the Angular front end and by other services
• Write unit, integration, and API tests, and support the Automation Engineer in building test coverage
• Take part in design and code reviews, and give constructive feedback to peers
• Troubleshoot defects and production issues, and contribute to root-cause analysis
• Use GitHub, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins to build and deploy services, following security practices such as IAM and encryption
• Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to speed up design, coding, testing, and documentation
• Act as backup for the Technical Lead on key services, and support the Angular front end as needed
• Mentor junior engineers on coding practices and AWS patterns

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 6 to 8 years of software engineering experience in backend or integration development
• Strong proficiency in Python (must have), with working proficiency in Java and/or Node.js
• Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and AppSync (must haves), and working experience with Step Functions, EventBridge, SQS, and SNS
• Hands-on knowledge of SQL and stored procedures, and experience with MongoDB
• Experience building and consuming REST and event-driven interfaces

Experience across the full software development lifecycle

design, configuration, testing, debugging, implementation, and support of large-scale, business-centric, process-based applications

• Working awareness of EKS, ECS, Docker, OpenShift, VPC, RDS, Security Groups, Terraform, GitHub, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, encryption, and Identity and Access Management (IAM); working knowledge of ECS and Terraform is a must have
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams

AI Knowledge & AI-Assisted Development (Required)

• Good understanding of AI/LLM models and how they can be applied to accelerate delivery, including prompt engineering
• Daily, practical use of AI development tools such as Devin AI, Cursor, and Claude Skills to accelerate coding, testing, and documentation
• Able to critically review and validate AI-generated code for correctness, reliability, and security before committing it
• Understanding of secure and compliant AI tool usage, including never entering PHI, member data, client-specific credentials, or other sensitive information into prompts or external AI tools

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the health insurance or payer domain

claims, eligibility, enrollment, provider, or member data, with HIPAA-aware system design and data handling practices

• Exposure to healthcare interoperability and data standards (HL7, FHIR, X12 EDI)
• Working knowledge of Angular to act as backup for UI/UX work
• AWS Developer or Solutions Architect Associate certification