Hopscotch - Software Development Engineer – I (Backend)

• Position: Software Development Engineer – I (Backend)
• Experience: 1.5+ years

Location: Indiranagar, Bangalore

Working days: 5 days WFO

About Hopscotch

• Established in 2012, Hopscotch is India’s leading kids fashion brand positioned at the sweet spot of aspiration
• and affordability. The brand features the latest trends in kids fashion on its store online, and has served over
• 30 lac parents across 1,300 Indian cities.
• Hopscotch was founded by Harvard Business School Alumnus - Rahul Anand. Rahul observed that India was
• the #1 kids market in the world with a strong legacy of textile looms and manufacturing. With social media,
• Indian parents are increasingly exposed to fashion styles across the world and aspiring for more. Despite this
• tremendous domestic demand, Indian consumers were starved of fashionable clothing that was affordable.
• India lacked a dominant kids brand. He founded Hopscotch to provide Indian parents access to kids fashion.
• Using technology, Hopscotch today launches 500 new and trendy items daily, and at jaw dropping price points.
• The Hopscotch team consists of a network of international designers, vendors, and buyers who track fashion
• weeks and couture trends globally. Hopscotch leverages technology to rapidly launch these styles in real time
• and makes them available to Indian parents each day.
• Today, Hopscotch is one of the largest fashion brands in the country. It has achieved triple digit growth YoY
• serving an enormous base of over 3 million active users, with 70% of its demand from tier 2 and smaller towns.
• Hopscotch is backed by a range of institutional investors, including RPG Ventures, India Infoline Seed fund,
• LionRock Capital, Rise Capital. Noteworthy HNIs, Eduardo Saverin (Co-founder, Facebook), Wei Yan (CTO
• and co-founder of <Diapers.com>), Atul Nishar (founder of Aptech), Toivo Annus (CTO and co-founder of Skype),
• and Nisa Godrej (MD GCPL) have backed the company and continue to advise the business as it scales to
• new heights.

About Rahul Anand, Founder & CEO

• Mr. Rahul Anand is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of <Hopscotch.in>, India’s #1 kids fashion brand. He
• was born in Mumbai and received a double engineering major from the University of Michigan. After
• completing an MBA from Harvard Business School he joined <Diapers.com> in New York, which was later
• acquired by Amazon for $550MM. Post the acquisition, Rahul returned to India and with the backing of
• seasoned entrepreneurs like Eduardo Saverin (of Facebook) and Wei Yan, he started Hopscotch. Rahul’s
• vision is to make kids’ fashion accessible to every parent in India, irrespective of their socio-economic
• background. On a personal front, Rahul is an avid classical pianist and has been playing the piano for over 35
• years.

About this role

• We are seeking a highly skilled Java Backend Developer with 1.5+ years of experience in building modern,
• scalable backend systems. The role demands strong proficiency in Java 17 and hands-on experience with
• backend frameworks such as Spring and Spring Boot. You’ll work on distributed systems, cloud-native
• services, and real-time applications using a robust technology stack that includes MySQL, Redis,
• Elasticsearch, AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS), and more.

Here’s what will be expected out of youevery day

• Design and develop backend systems using Java 17, leveraging modern frameworks like Spring and

Spring Boot.

• Build and maintain microservices with high availability, performance, and scalability.
• Model relational data and optimize database interactions using MySQL.
• Implement caching mechanisms using Redis.
• Develop search and indexing features using Elasticsearch.
• Build and expose secure, well-documented RESTful APIs.
• Create serverless workflows with AWS Lambda and expose endpoints using API Gateway.
• Integrate asynchronous messaging using AWS SQS, SNS, and ActiveMQ.
• Use GitHub for source control, code reviews, and CI/CD processes.
• Apply a solid understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms to build efficient, maintainable code.

What we want

• 1.5+ years of hands-on experience in Java backend development, including Java 17.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical

experience).

• Proficient in Spring and Spring Boot.
• Strong command of MySQL, database design, and query optimization.
• Experience with Redis and Elasticsearch.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, including Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, EC2, S3, and RDS.
• Familiarity with ActiveMQ or similar message brokers.
• Excellent grasp of Data Structures, algorithms, multithreading, and system design.
• Proficient in version control and collaboration using GitHub.

What would be good to have

• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with observability and logging tools such as Kibana and Datadog.
• Knowledge of Consul for service discovery and configuration management.
• Practical use of AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude AI to accelerate development, automate

documentation, or assist with code quality and reviews.

• Understanding of API security, rate limiting, and best practices for cloud deployments.

Why join Hopscotch?

• Work with cutting-edge technologies on high-impact systems.
• Be part of a collaborative and technically driven team.
• Enjoy flexible work options and a culture that values learning.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and growth opportunities.