Software Development Engineer III

Job Description

Position: SDE - III

Experience: 4-6 Years

About RateGain ​ __

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RateGain Travel Technologies Limited is a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for travel and hospitality that works with 3,200+ customers and 700+ partners in 100+ countries helping them accelerate revenue generation through acquisition, retention, and wallet share expansion.​

​RateGain today is one of the world’s largest processors of electronic transactions, price points, and travel intent data helping revenue management, distribution and marketing teams across hotels, airlines, meta-search companies, package providers, car rentals, travel management companies, cruises and ferries drive better outcomes for their business.​

​Founded in 2004 and headquartered in India, today RateGain works with 26 of the Top 30 Hotel Chains, 25 of the Top 30 Online Travel Agents, 4 of the Top 5 Airlines, and all the top car rentals, including 16 Global Fortune 500 companies in unlocking new revenue every day.​

About the Role

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We are looking for an experienced Full Stack Developer with strong expertise in Python, Java or Go, React, Angular , along with hands-on experience in cloud platforms (preferably Google Cloud) and relational databases such as SQL Server and MySQL.
You’ll work hands-on to design, implement, and optimize full-stack solutions that are fast, scalable, and easy to use, creating a seamless reporting experience for our users. Collaborating closely with Product Managers, analysts, and other engineers, you’ll play an essential role in ensuring our applications meet both business and customer needs with precision and performance.

Key Responsibilities

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• Design, develop, and maintain scalable full-stack applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies.

• Develop and optimize back-end services, RESTful APIs, and microservices using Node.js , Python , Java or Go.

• Build responsive, intuitive user interfaces using frameworks like React , Angular etc.

• Work with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as Cloud Run, Cloud Functions, Cloud SQL, Storage, Pub/Sub, etc.

• Create, optimize, and maintain database schemas and queries in SQL Server and MySQL.

• Lead efforts to optimize database performance, including query tuning, indexing strategies, and schema design for high-traffic systems.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., product, design, and DevOps) to translate business needs into technical solutions.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to best practices for code reviews, testing, and version control.

• Mentor and guide junior engineers, sharing knowledge on best practices for full-stack development and database optimization.

• Implement and improve CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, testing, and deployment process.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues, focusing on system performance, stability, and scalability.

• Participate in the entire Agile development lifecycle, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and

What you bring to the table:

Essentials:

• 4-6 years of experience as a full-stack developer, with strong expertise in front-end and back-end technologies.

• Backend: Go/Java/NodeJs/Python, GCP stack (or similar)

• Front-End: React/Angular/Vue, Typescript (will be a plus)

• Databases: Postgres/MySQL; DB Query Optimization, Performance Tuning

• Experience with cloud based environments, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

• Familiar with: APIs - gRPC, Rest, GraphQL

• Bonus: Observability, Messaging (pub/sub and/or kafka)

• Familiar with: Agile & SCRUM ceremonies

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Soft Skills: System design Ownership, Mentoring mid-level/junior engineers, Stakeholder communication

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with microservices architecture and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

• Knowledge of serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, GCP Functions).

• AI/ML: Exposure to code completion tools (Copilot, Cursor) and experience integrating generative AI into development workflows

• Experience in working within Agile development environments.

• Experience in AdTech. Knowledge about Ad networks, ad exchanges, programmatic advertising, DMPs, DSPs, Audiences, etc.__

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