Senior Software Engineer - Back End

Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Permanent
Full-time

10 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer - Java BackendLocation: ChennaiWork Mode: HybridMinimum educational qualifications : Any UGJob DescriptionToast is a technology company that specializes in providing a comprehensive all-in-one SaaS product and financial technology solutions tailored for the restaurant industry. Toast offers a suite of tools to help restaurants manage their operations, including point of sale, payment processing, supplier management, digital ordering and delivery, marketing and loyalty, employee scheduling and team management. The platform is designed to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and improve overall efficiency for the restaurants.Bready* to make a change?At Toast, we empower the restaurant community to thrive through our innovative SaaS and financial technology solutions. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you'll play a critical role in shaping the backend systems that power our platform. If you're passionate about building scalable, reliable, and secure backend services and want to make a real impact in the restaurant industry, we'd love to hear from you. Let's bring your expertise to the table and create solutions that serve millions of customers.About This Roll* (Responsibilities)As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Toast, you will:

Build new products and Evolve Toast's existing products suite to meet global market needs
Lead projects from discovery and development to roll out
Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure backend services and APIs.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, frontend engineers, and data teams, to deliver impactful solutions.
Lead efforts to enhance the performance and reliability of our systems, ensuring high availability and low latency.
Contribute to architectural decisions and mentor junior team members.
Implement best practices in software development, including testing, code reviews, and CI/CD processes.
Address complex technical challenges, such as third-party integrations, data synchronization, and large-scale distributed systems.
Stay updated on emerging backend technologies and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.

Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements)To be successful in this role, you should have:

6+ years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on scalable, distributed systems.
Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages, such as Java, Kotlin.
Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database design (SQL and NoSQL).
Experience with cloud platforms preferably AWS and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.
Excellent communication skills with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Special Sauce* (Nonessential Skills/Nice to Haves)While not required, these skills will make you stand out:

Experience with restaurant or fintech systems, including payment processing or POS integrations.
Familiarity with observability tools such as Datadog, Splunk, or Prometheus.
Knowledge of event-driven architectures and message brokers like Kafka or RabbitMQ.
Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in technical communities.
Experience with mentoring and leading engineering initiatives.

How Toast Uses AI in its Hiring ProcessThroughout the hiring process, our goal is to get to know you. We use AI tools to support our recruiters and interviewers with tasks like note-taking, summarization, and documentation of interviews to ensure they can be fully focused on your conversation. All hiring decisions are made by people.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for SuccessAt Toast, our employees are our secret ingredient-when they thrive, we thrive. The restaurant industry is one of the most diverse, and we embrace that diversity with authenticity, inclusivity, respect, and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design, we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.We Thrive TogetherWe embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally, check out: .Apply today!Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment, we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process, please contact .For roles in the United States, it is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Create a Job AlertInterested in building your career at Toast? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Create alert

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