Job Description

• Design and code backend Java applications and services.
• Emphasis is placed on implementing maintainable, scalable, systems capable of handling billions of requests per day.
• Analyze business and technical requirements and design solutions that meet those needs.
• Collaborate with project managers to develop and clarify requirements
• Work with Operations Engineers to ensure applications are operations ready and able to be effectively monitored using automated methods
• Troubleshoot production issues related to the team’s applications.
• Effectively manage day-to-day tasks to meet scheduled commitments. Be able to work independently.
• Collaborate with programmers both on their team and on other teams

Skills and Education

• B.Tech/BE in Computer Science or equivalent technical discipline
• 8+ years of experience designing and programming in a Unix/Linux environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, e.g., the ability to explain the work in plain language
• Experience delivering innovative, customer-centric products at high scale
• Technical with a track record of successful delivery as individual contributor
• Experience with building robust, scalable, distributed services
• Execution experience in fast-paced environments and performance driven culture
• Experience with big data technologies, such as Spark, Hadoop, and Airflow
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps tools and processes
• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, or Scala
• Solid understanding of RDBMS and general database concepts
• Must have extensive technical knowledge and experience with distributed systems
• Must have strong programming, testing, and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience in public cloud such as AWS.

Important notes for your attention

Applications:

All applicants must apply for Yahoo openings direct with Yahoo. We do not authorize any external agencies in India to handle candidates’ applications. No agency nor individual may charge candidates for any efforts they make on an applicant’s behalf in the hiring process.

Our internal recruiters will reach out to you directly to discuss the next steps if we determine that the role is a good fit for you. Selected candidates will go through formal interviews and assessments arranged by Yahoo direct.

Offer Distributions:

Our electronic offer letter and documents will be issued through our system for e-signatures, not via individual emails.

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements.

If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

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