Software Development Engineer - II

ABOUT US Blitz is on a mission to revolutionize e-commerce delivery in India, enabling 60-minute fulfillment and delightful customer experiences. As a q-commerce enabler, we empower leading brands like Decathlon, Adidas, Puma, and Purplle by transforming their e-commerce stores into rapid delivery powerhouses. Powered by advanced AI agents across the supply chain, Blitz delivers 2-hour/4-hour deliveries from retail or dark stores and same-day delivery from warehouses, driving nearly 50% lower RTOs, 50% higher conversion rates, 98% delivery success, and 3x customer loyalty. Key Responsibilities Take complete ownership of projects from ideation to execution. Design and deliver user-centric solutions that address core business challenges with seamless experiences. Optimize existing architectures for performance, scalability, and functionality. Write modular, scalable, and clean code following best practices. Deploy and maintain project infrastructure ensuring zero downtime. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience), preferably from Tier-1 institutions. Strong strategic communication and presentation skills. Proven ability in real-world problem solving using first-principles thinking. Proficiency in Java (Spring Boot), Python (Django), and Golang. Hands-on experience with database design, RDBMS (PostgreSQL), and NoSQL databases. Skilled in writing unit and integration test cases. Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and technologies. Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS EC2, Cognito, API Gateway, ECS). Experience with pub-sub technologies (SQS, Kafka, RabbitMQ). Knowledge of caching tools (Redis, Hazelcast). Exposure to DevOps practices and Big Data (a plus). Strong understanding of software architecture and design patterns (Microservices, CQRS, Domain-Driven Design). Proficiency with GenAI tools and “vibe coding,” backed by solid fundamentals. Mandatory exposure to Artificial Intelligence / AI Engineering.