- *Scania** is transforming from a leading supplier of trucks, buses, and engines to a provider of complete and sustainable transport solutions. Together with TRATON and our sister brands, MAN, Volkswagen Truck \& Bus, and International, we are working to shape the future of mobility with innovative, environmentally conscious solutions.
Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future.
As a **Senior Backend Developer**, you will design and develop scalable, secure Java and Spring Boot microservices that power data\-driven solutions across engineering teams. You will contribute to backend architecture, uphold coding standards, and ensure high\-quality, maintainable systems. Working in close collaboration with frontend developers, product stakeholders, and the lead engineer, you will build robust solutions aligned with architectural and agile principles.
#### **Roles and Responsibilities:**
- Design and develop scalable, maintainable backend microservices using Java and Spring Boot, aligned with defined architecture principles.
- Contribute to backend architecture discussions and implementation of reusable service patterns.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback to peers.
- Work closely with frontend developers to integrate RESTful APIs and ensure seamless functionality.
- Build and maintain integrations with AWS services, including ECS Fargate, Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, SQS, and KMS.
- Implement performance optimisation, error handling, retry mechanisms, and testing best practices.
- Implement logging, monitoring, and tracing to support system observability and reliability.
- Identify and resolve production issues, supporting system stability and performance.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and support DevOps\-driven development workflows.
- Actively participate in agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives.
#### **Key Requirements:**
- **5\+ years of backend development experience** with strong expertise in **Java and Spring Boot.**
- Experience designing and working with microservices and distributed systems.
- Solid understanding of **RESTful APIs** and event\-driven architectures **(Kafka, SQS).**
- Experience with relational **(PostgreSQL, RDS)** and **NoSQL (DynamoDB)** databases.
- Experience in **Unit testing is a must**. TDD experience is highly valued.
- Knowledge of **Hibernate** and **JPA** internals.
- Experience working in agile environments **(Scrum/SAFe).**
- Good to have experience with **AWS.**
#### **Special Requirements for the Role:**
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Be a self\-starter, problem solver, with a positive attitude and great attention to detail.
- Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Ability to work independently within defined architectural guidelines.
- Interest in mentoring junior developers and contributing to knowledge sharing.
- Structured, proactive approach with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
#### **Stable and Growing**
- *The Scalers** is a leader in its industry, with multiple offices across Europe and Asia.
Working for The Scalers offers you a stable and rewarding career. Our international team in Bengaluru (Indian, French, American) and our Chief Happiness Officer will ensure we have a tremendous experience together!
#### **Neat Perks**
- Comprehensive **health insurance**
- A MacBook Pro or Lenovo T490
- **Business Trips** worldwide
- **Flexible timings**
- **Fun activities** round the year
- Training \& development
Freshly roasted coffee* ️
#### **Enhance Your Skills**
At The Scalers we use the latest technologies and will always welcome your ideas to make our product better.
Our **training and development programs** make sure you always stay ahead of the curve and enhance your profile!