Software Engineer - Backend Jobs in Chennai Software Product Company

📋 Job Description

Jobzi is sourcing qualified candidates for Software Engineer - Backend positions in Chennai's private Software Product Company sector. This is a full-time opportunity with a reputed Software and Technology employer in Chennai offering competitive salary, structured growth, and a professional work environment. Tamil communication skills are preferred alongside English for professional and business interaction in Chennai.

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and REST APIs for the company's product platform.
• Write clean, well-tested server-side code in Node.js, Java, Python, or Go following established coding standards.
• Design and optimise relational and NoSQL database schemas, queries, and indexes to support product data requirements.
• Implement authentication, authorisation, and data validation logic to ensure product security and integrity.
• Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions for new product features.
• Debug production issues, analyse logs, and resolve performance bottlenecks in backend services.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps, and QA teams in an agile sprint cycle to deliver product increments on schedule.

🎓 Qualifications and Requirements

• B.E. or B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Electronics and Communication Engineering.
• Proficiency in at least one backend language: Node.js, Java (Spring Boot), Python (Django/FastAPI), or Go.
• Working knowledge of RESTful API design principles, HTTP protocol, and API versioning.
• Familiarity with relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and ability to write complex SQL queries.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Redis for caching and document storage use cases.
• Understanding of basic software design patterns such as MVC, Repository, and Dependency Injection.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to break down complex product requirements into implementable technical solutions.
• Good Tamil and English communication skills for team coordination and client interaction in Chennai.

✅ Required Skills