Software Engineer - Backend Developer

HARMAN India
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

We’re a global, multi-disciplinary team that’s putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive, we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

  • Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience
  • Combine ingenuity, in-depth research, and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence
  • Advance in-vehicle infotainment, safety, efficiency, and enjoyment

About The Role

Join our team as a backend developer and help us build web application for a revolutionary automotive platform. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a project in its early stages under the guidance of experienced leaders with a proven track record. You will play a pivotal role in making crucial decisions that will shape the direction and success of our platform.

What You Will Do

  • Design, develop, and maintain web application backend development.
  • Identify test scenarios and write & execute unit testcase.
  • Effectively communicating project status and updates to internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborating with the team to ensure projects stay on track, meeting deadlines, and accommodating varying levels of complexity.
  • Work closely with the stakeholders to identify and resolve issues.
  • Follow Agile development methodologies to ensure timely and high-quality software delivery.

What You Need To Be Successful

Experience: 4-8 years of experience in Backend development.

  • Kotlin & Go: Deep knowledge of the Kotlin language
  • An advantage (or willingness to learn) is knowledge of the Go (Golang) language, which we use for the BFF layer (AppShell)
  • API and Microservices: Experience with the design, development, and integration of synchronous REST API services
  • Knowledge of Spring Boot and Javalin (Javalin is not must have but nice to have or willing to learn it)
  • Database and Caching: Advanced knowledge of relational databases, primarily MySQL and specifically Amazon Aurora
  • Experience with versioning and migrating database schemas using the Flyway tool
  • Practical experience with in-memory databases and caching via Redis (AWS ElastiCache)

What Makes You Eligible

  • Be willing to travel up to 10%.
  • Be willing to work in an office in Bengaluru, India.
  • Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

What We Offer

  • Work from Office environment with in-person collaboration, with most office-based roles onsite Five days a week.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools
  • Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance through BeBrilliant
  • Chance to work with a renowned German OEM

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You Belong Here

HARMAN is committed to making every employee feel welcomed, valued, and empowered. No matter what role you play, we encourage you to share your ideas, voice your distinct perspective, and bring your whole self with you – all within a support-minded culture that celebrates what makes each of us unique. We also recognize that learning is a lifelong pursuit and want you to flourish. We proudly offer added opportunities for training, development, and continuing education, further empowering you to live the career you want.

About HARMAN: Where Innovation Unleashes Next-Level Technology

Ever since the 1920s, we’ve been amplifying the sense of sound. Today, that legacy endures, with integrated technology platforms that make the world smarter, safer, and more connected.

Across automotive, lifestyle, and digital transformation solutions, we create innovative technologies that turn ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences. Our renowned automotive and lifestyle solutions can be found everywhere, from the music we play in our cars and homes to venues that feature today’s most sought-after performers, while our digital transformation solutions serve humanity by addressing the world’s ever-evolving needs and demands. Marketing our award-winning portfolio under 16 iconic brands, such as JBL, Mark Levinson, and Revel, we set ourselves apart by exceeding the highest engineering and design standards for our customers, our partners and each other.

If you’re ready to innovate and do work that makes a lasting impact, join our talent community today!

Important Notice: Recruitment Scams

Please be aware that HARMAN recruiters will always communicate with you from an '@harman.com', ‘@careers.harman.com’ or ‘harmanglobal.avature.net’ email address. We will never ask for payments, banking, credit card, personal financial information or access to your LinkedIn/email account during the screening, interview, or recruitment process. If you are asked for such information or receive communication from an email address not ending in one of the above email domains about a job with HARMAN, please cease communication immediately and report the incident to us through: harmancareers@harman.com.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. HARMAN strives to hire the best qualified candidates and is committed to building a workforce representative of the diverse marketplaces and communities of our global colleagues and customers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. HARMAN attracts, hires, and develops employees based on merit, qualifications and job-related performance.(www.harman.com)

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