Backend Software Engineer (SDE)

Backend Software Engineer (SDE)
Location: Pune
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Hybrid
Experience: 1–8 Years
Department: Engineering
About the Role
We are looking for Backend Software Engineers to build, scale, and maintain reliable backend systems and services for production applications.
The role involves working with backend technologies, microservices, databases, messaging systems, and scalable application architectures. You will work closely with engineering and product teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
Build and maintain microservices for production applications.
Develop reliable backend solutions using Node.js or Golang.
Work with databases and optimize queries and data access.
Implement caching and performance improvements using Redis or similar technologies.
Build and maintain event-driven systems using Kafka or similar messaging technologies.
Troubleshoot application and production issues.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
Collaborate with frontend engineers, product teams, and other stakeholders.
Follow engineering best practices including Git, testing, code reviews, and CI/CD.
Contribute to improving application scalability, reliability, and performance.
Required Qualifications
1–8 years of professional software engineering or backend development experience.
Strong programming experience in Node.js or Golang.
Strong understanding of backend development and REST APIs.
Hands-on experience with microservices architecture.
Experience with Kafka or similar messaging/event-streaming technologies.
Experience with Redis.
Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
Experience working on production-grade applications.
Familiarity with Git and software development best practices.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with both Node.js and Golang.
Experience with distributed systems.
Experience with system design and scalable architectures.
Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar databases.
Experience with high-volume or high-traffic applications.
Experience with performance optimization and troubleshooting.
Experience owning production services or technical initiatives.
Technology Stack
Backend: Node.js, Golang
Architecture: Microservices, REST APIs, Distributed Systems
Messaging: Kafka / Event-Driven Systems
Caching: Redis
Databases: SQL / NoSQL
Cloud: AWS / Azure / GCP
Development: Git, CI/CD, Docker
Infrastructure: Kubernetes
What We're Looking For
We are looking for Backend Software Engineers who can contribute to building reliable, scalable, and production-ready systems.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with backend technologies, microservices, databases, messaging systems, and modern software engineering practices.
Candidates should demonstrate strong ownership, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams.

Work arrangement
Hybrid