Associate Software Architect (Backend)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Principal
Engineer/Associate Software Architect

to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will
be a key technical leader, responsible

for designing, building, and scaling our backend systems.
You will be a hands -on contributor, a

mentor to other engineers, and a strategic partner in
shaping our technology roadmap. This is a

unique opportunity to bridge the gap between high -level
architecture and implementation, ensuring

our systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with our
business goals..

Key Responsibilities:

∙Architectural Design and Strategy:

∙Lead the design and development of high -performance,
scalable, and resilient backend services

and APIs.

∙Define and drive the long -term technical vision and
architectural roadmap for our backend

systems.

∙Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and
frameworks to improve system

performance and engineering productivity.

∙Create and maintain architectural documentation, including
system diagrams, design patterns,

and best practices.

∙Technical Leadership and Mentorship:

∙Provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of
backend engineers, fostering a culture of

innovation and excellence.

∙Lead by example with hands -on coding, code reviews, and
setting high standards for code

quality and test coverage.

∙Collaborate with cross -functional teams, including product
management, frontend engineering,

and DevOps, to deliver end -to -end solutions.

∙System Development and Optimization:

∙Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in
 Java.

∙Design and implement data models for relational and NoSQL
databases.

∙Optimize application performance, scalability, and
reliability through profiling, load testing, and

monitoring.

∙Implement and champion best practices for security, data
protection, and compliance

Requirements

Must -Have Skills:

∙8–10 years of experience in backend development,
with 3+ years in a leadership or

architecture -focused role

∙Strong expertise in Java (8+) and Spring ecosystem
(Spring Boot, Spring MVC, Spring

Data)

∙Proven experience designing and building microservices
and distributed systems

∙Hands -on experience with REST APIs, SQL and NoSQL
databases (e.g., PostgreSQL,

MongoDB, Redis)

∙3+ years working with AWS services (e.g., ECS,
Lambda, S3, RDS)

∙Experience with CI/CD tools, containerization using Docker, and Linux environments

∙Proficiency with build tools like Maven or Gradle and test
frameworks like JUnit/Mockito

∙Strong focus on system performance, security,
scalability, and reliability

∙Excellent communication, problem -solving, and
cross -functional collaboration skills

Good to Have:

∙Experience building and using ETL systems and
integrations. (Python)

∙Exposure to Spring Cloud, Spring Security

∙Experience with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Sentry

∙Experience with ElasticSearch or event -driven
architectures

∙Experience working in a DevOps culture; good to have
hands -on DevOps skills (e.g.,

Terraform, Ansible, etc.)

Preferred Qualification:

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or
a related field.

Benefits

SarvaGram is on a mission to revolutionize financial
services for millions in rural India. We're

building the nation's first data -driven platform that
combines cutting -edge technology with a human

touch to unlock financial possibilities for underserved
households.

This is your chance to be at the forefront of innovation.
Join us and:

∙Shape the future of FinTech: We're not just building
a product, we're creating a new

category. Be a part of defining the future of financial
inclusion for rural India.

∙Embrace a high -growth, high -impact environment: This
is a non -linear growth

opportunity. Build a platform used by millions and witness
the network effect drive massive scale.

∙Tackle real -world challenges: Apply your skills to
solve critical problems and directly

empower rural communities.

∙Craft solutions that touch lives: Develop innovative
products used by diverse household

members, each with unique needs.