Budget: 55 LPA INRTeam OverviewThis engineering group builds and maintains the ecosystem that enables third‑party developers and merchants to integrate with our marketplace platform. The team supports:Developer tools and operational applicationsAPI ecosystems used by partnersPlatforms that help merchants manage daily business operationsWe focus on providing secure, reliable, high‑performance APIs that power mission‑critical merchant workflows.Role OverviewWe are seeking an experienced backend engineer to lead the evolution of our API authentication, authorization, and gateway systems. The role covers platform migration, operational ownership, and the design of a next‑generation API access platform.You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, QA, infrastructure, and security teams to deliver scalable backend solutions and drive technical improvements across the service.Key Responsibilities1. Platform Migration (Initial Mission)Participate in an ongoing project to transition an existing backend system to a modern infrastructure stack.2. Enhancement & OperationsImprove and extend current operational systems, focusing on reliability, performance, and security.Contribute to day‑to‑day operational duties, including monitoring, troubleshooting, and incident response.3. New API Platform Development After gaining domain knowledge, design and build a modern API Gateway and access-control platform.Implement authentication and authorization frameworks (e.g., OAuth 2.0, token‑based systems).Propose and develop architectural improvements to enhance API usability and developer experience.4. Cross‑Functional CollaborationWork closely with product managers, security engineers, infrastructure specialists, QA, and business stakeholders.Participate in team rituals such as daily standups and technical syncs.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field4+ years of hands‑on experience with JavaStrong proficiency with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and Spring SecurityExperience designing and implementing RESTful APIsKnowledge of API gateway technologies (e.g., Spring Cloud Gateway, Kong, Apigee, AWS API Gateway)Solid understanding of microservices architectureExperience working with both relational and NoSQL databasesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practicesProficiency with Docker and KubernetesStrong debugging and problem‑solving abilitiesEffective communication and teamwork skills
Job Title
API Gateway Engineer