Backend Platform Engineer
Office Location -202, 3rd Eye II, Opposite Parimal Garden, Panchavati Road, Chimanlal Girdharlal Rd, Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380009
Duration & Type of Employment - Full Time
Work Style - Hybrid
In Office days - 3 days a week
- Relocation - Candidate must be willing to relocate to Ahmedabad GJ, with reasonable notice.
Immediate Joiner preferable
Requirements
About the Role
We are seeking a BackendPlatform Engineer with strong experience. If you enjoy solving complex challenges, modernising legacy stacks, and enabling scalable architectures, this role is for you.
Tech Stack
- Backend: AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, Node.js
- Frontend: React / Next.js, React Native
- Programming Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Java
- Infrastructure: Terraform, GitHub Actions / CI-CD Pipelines
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Proven experience in backend developmentwith strong exposure to AWS serverless technologies.
- Hands-on expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS Lambda.
- Solid understanding of API design, server-side architecture, and RESTful services.
- Experience with Terraform and CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions or similar).
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, ownership-driven mindset.
- Familiarity with software engineering best practices and agile delivery methodologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient backend services using Node.js and AWS Lambda.
- Lead or contribute to migration initiatives — transitioning on-prem or legacy workloads to modern cloud environments.
- Implement and optimize serverless architectures leveraging AWS services (API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, etc.).
- Write clean, testable, and efficient TypeScript/Node.js code aligned with best practices.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate backend APIs with modern frontend frameworks (React / React Native).
- Implement and maintain security, monitoring, and backup strategies.
- Drive automation and IaC (Infrastructure as Code) adoption using Terraform.
- Identify opportunities to modernize legacy systems and propose solutions aligned with cloud-first principles.
- Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to improve delivery speed and reliability.
- Foster a culture of learning, ownership, and innovation within the engineering team.
Preferred / Bonus Skills
- Experience in cloud migration projects, particularly from on-prem to AWS or Azure.
- Hands-on expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS Lambda.
- Understanding of legacy tech stacks (Solaris systems, MultiValue (MV) databases, or equivalent).
- Willingness and curiosity to learn and work on non-traditional, legacy systems as part of modernization efforts.
- Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices.
- Start-up or product engineering experience where adaptability and initiative are key.
What We Value
- A growth mindset — open to learning, adapting, and tackling new technical challenges.
- A problem solver who sees legacy modernization as an opportunity to innovate.
- Someone who thrives in collaborative environments and drives excellence through teamwork and curiosity.
Benefits
Hybrid Working Culture
Amazing Perks & Medical Benefits
5 Days Working
Mentorship programs & Certification Courses
Flexible work arrangements
Free drinks, fridge and snacks
Competitive Salary & recognitions
