Savii 2

Sr. Backend Engineer

Savii 2 Gurgaon - Remote 1 day ago
engineering
✨ Be Part of SAVii: Empowering Change & Transforming Lives! 🌍

About SAVii
At SAVii, we’re on a mission to revolutionize the employee wellness landscape. Since our founding in 2017 as SAVii PH, we’ve been changing the way employee benefits work by providing 360° salary-linked wellness services in emerging markets like the Philippines and India. Our platform empowers HR leaders to support their teams’ financial wellness, both personally and professionally. As the leaders in the Philippines, we’re now expanding, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join us! 🚀
Are you ready to be part of something that’s changing lives? 💡

Our Culture: Empowering You to Thrive
At SAVii, people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the power of individuality and the strength of a team that values each person's unique perspective. As a remote-first organization, we trust you to work where you’re most productive and happiest. We’re all about flexibility and work-life harmony, so you can focus on what matters most, whether that’s your career growth or personal well-being. 💡

We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous growth, where every voice is heard and every idea is valued. We know that our success comes from embracing diversity, and we welcome all the different backgrounds, talents, and experiences that each team member brings. Together, we’re not just achieving goals, we’re transforming lives and making a meaningful impact every day. 🌍

We work fast, execute faster, and challenge ourselves to constantly evolve. SAViiers are encouraged to take bold steps, learn from every experience, and push the limits of what's possible. Bring your whole self to work, because we believe that’s how the best ideas happen and how we’ll continue to lead in the employee wellness space. 💫

Job Purpose
The Backend Engineer knows their way around Web applications, and should be able to develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient server-side applications using Python as well as Java/Spring boot and relevant frameworks (e.g., Flask, Django, FastAPI). API Design and Development: Design, implement, and document RESTful ensuring they are intuitive, efficient, and well-documented.

We’re not looking for rockstars or ninjas as no single person is bigger than the team. We want someone who is friendly, thoughtful, and mature. Be patient and kind and you’re on the right track. Be relentlessly honest but polite and you’re well on your way to having the traits we’re looking for. You’ll have to show the team best practices and they’ll lean on you when they have problems and need help so treat this as a responsibility and not a power.

Your Impact: What You’ll Do

  • Be a role model for other members within the engineering community at Savii. Your standards of code quality, delivery, and attitude should set you apart.
  • Become a close partner of the Tech Lead and Product Manager, working alongside them on new initiatives and developing long term technical strategy.
  • Taking the lead on the front-end / back-end  roadmap, building out a component library to be shared across the whole software estate. Work to build consistency across all front-end projects, caring deeply about high quality documentation and interfaces. We’re looking for Managers of One (search for the Signal v Noise article), so defining your own direction is important.
  • Supporting junior members to learn and thrive through building a strong and patient code review culture.
  • Be a firm believer in pragmatism and all it entails. We’re practical and we understand that we don’t always have the ability to get things done the way we intend. Help us deliver the longer and more deliberate strategy of continuous improvement.
  • Work to build consistency across projects, caring deeply about high quality documentation and interfaces. We’re looking for Managers of One (search for the Signal v Noise article), but we don't expect you to know everything. We're here to help set your direction rather than micromanage.
  • Be highly conscientious of the end-user, and understanding that if you put the user first everything will follow. You’ll continue to take part as a key member of a product team, so radical focus on user needs is a must.
  • What We’re Looking For: Skills & Experience

  • Strong experience working in product teams, interfacing with engineers of all levels, and working closely alongside Product Managers to refine requirements, flush out technical dependencies.5+ years in the industry in web app development.
  • Database Management: Design, create, and optimize database schemas for different use cases. Utilize PostgreSQL and MongoDB to store and manage structured and unstructured data effectively.
  • Data Modeling: Translate complex business requirements into well-structured data models that ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and manipulation of data.
  • Authentication and Authorization: Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms in APIs, ensuring proper access control to resources.
  • Caching Strategies: Implement caching mechanisms using Redis to improve application performance, reduce database load, and speed up frequent queries.
  • Microservices Architecture: Design, develop, and maintain microservices using Python as well as Java/Spring boot. Implement communication between microservices using appropriate protocols (e.g., REST, gRPC).Database Query Optimization: Write efficient SQL queries and use indexing techniques to optimize database queries for better performance and reduced latency.
  • Code Quality and Testing: Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. Develop unit tests, integration tests, and conduct code reviews to ensure high code quality.
  • Good understanding of design patterns, test-driven development, and software development best practices. Demonstrable experience on unit testing.
  • Why Join SAVii?
    When you join SAVii, you're joining a company where you matter. Your work will have a direct impact on employees' lives through financial wellness, and you’ll be part of a team that encourages personal growth and professional development. We offer flexible benefits designed to support you in both your work and personal life.

    Ready to make a real difference?

    Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
    At SAVii, diversity and inclusion aren’t just words, they’re the foundation of everything we do. 🌈 We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we welcome individuals from all walks of life. We believe a mix of backgrounds, ideas, and experiences fuels innovation, and we are stronger because of it.

    We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We’re here to ensure that every voice is heard. 🎉

    💡 Convinced You’re the Perfect Fit? Let’s Make It Happen!

    We’re looking for bold thinkers, problem solvers, and passionate individuals who want to be part of something transformative. If you’re excited to help us change lives, grow in a fast-paced environment, and be part of a collaborative team, we want to hear from you!

    Apply Now and let’s transform lives - together! 🌟

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