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We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who can design, build, and evolve complex backend systems for large-scale applications. This role goes beyond feature deliveryyou will own backend architecture, data modeling, and system integrations, ensuring long-term scalability, reliability, and maintainability. This is a work-from-office role, ideal for engineers who value close collaboration, whiteboard discussions, and deep technical problem-solving with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement scalable backend architectures for complex, long-lived applications.
Define service boundaries, APIs, and integration contracts.
Build backend systems using Node.js / TypeScript (NestJS or equivalent frameworks ).
Ensure services meet performance, security, and reliability standards.
Make pragmatic architectural decisions aligned with business needs.
Database & Data Modelin
gDesign robust and scalable database schemas
.Manage database migrations and long-term schema evolution
.Optimize queries, indexes, and data access patterns
.Make informed trade-offs between consistency, availability, and performance
.
System Integration & Distributed Syste
msDesign and implement inter-system communication using REST, GraphQL, events, queues, and webhook
s.Build and maintain asynchronous processing and background job
s.Integrate with internal services, third-party platforms, and external API
s.Handle retries, idempotency, error handling, and cross-system data consistenc
y.
Engineering Excelle
nceWrite clean, maintainable, and testable co
de.Participate actively in in-office architecture discussions and design revie
ws.Review code and provide strong technical feedba
ck.Document system designs, architectural decisions, and operational practic
es.
Required Skills & Experi
ence6+ years of backend development experie
nce.At least 2 years working in a startup environm
ent.Strong expertise in Node.js / TypeScript (or equivalent backend sta
ck).Strong understanding of backend architecture and system des
ign.Excellent knowledge of databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Red
is .Experience integrating multiple backend sys
temsSolid understanding of API design, authentication, and authoriza
tionExperience with asynchronous processing and background j
obs.
What We're Looking For (Min
dset)Thinks in systems, not just fea
turesEnjoys in-person collaboration and technical discus
sionsComfortable working with complex and evolving require
mentsStrong sense of ownership and accountabi
lity.Makes pragmatic, well-reasoned architectural deci
sionsEnjoys mentoring and raising engineering stan
dards
What Success Look
s LikeBackend systems are scalable, reliable, and easy to
evolveDatabases and integrations are well-designed and mainta
inableCross-system workflows are resilient under real-world cond
itionsThe team benefits from strong in-office technical leade
rship.
Why
Join UsWork on complex backend systems with real business
impactStrong work-from-office culture focused on collaboration and l
earningHigh ownership and architectural in
fluenceOpportunity to shape backend foundations for future p
roductsStrong focus on engineering quality and long-term t
hinking
Educational Qualif
icationsB.Tech / B.E. degree in Computer
ScienceJob ID: 144530731