Tech Stack PHP Node js MySQL MongoDB Reports To Chief Technology Officer CTO JD As a Principal Backend Engineer you will be responsible for architecting and guiding the development of robust scalable and secure backend systems You ll play a strategic role in technical decision-making mentor engineering teams work closely with product and client-facing stakeholders and drive adoption of modern technologies including AI ML where relevant Key Responsibilities Backend Architecture Development Own and evolve backend architecture across PHP CodeIgniter Laravel Node js services Design and review scalable systems using microservices or modular monoliths Manage integration across relational MySQL and non-relational MongoDB databases with optimal indexing performance and data modeling Technical Leadership Lead design reviews code quality checks and establish backend development standards Guide mid senior engineers on best practices CI CD pipelines and testing frameworks Make critical decisions on refactoring legacy systems and modernizing platforms Client Stakeholder Communication Act as a technical point of contact for clients for backend architecture and integrations Translate client product needs into technical execution plans and communicate trade-offs Present PoCs or explain complex backend workflows to non-technical stakeholders AI ML Integration Optional Strategic Identify potential areas in backend or client systems to leverage AI e g personalization recommendations fraud detection data cleaning Collaborate with data teams to design backend APIs or cron jobs that interact with AI models Stay updated with practical AI APIs tools e g OpenAI Langchain and their integration points Scalability Security Performance Perform regular audits on security API rate-limiting and role-based access Optimize performance using caching query optimization job queues etc Plan for horizontal vertical scaling on cloud infrastructure AWS GCP etc Who Are You You have 8 years of backend experience with PHP and or Node js and are fluent in database design You ve led system design code reviews and have mentored other engineers You can explain technical trade-offs to clients and help them make informed decisions You re proactive in identifying scaling bottlenecks and improving system resilience Bonus You ve experimented with AI APIs understand their practical applications and are excited about integrating them smartly Why Join Us Work on high-impact systems used by thousands of users Collaborate with cross-functional teams across product design data and more Freedom to architect experiment and innovate without red tape Market-competitive salary flexible work culture and a collaborative environment Job Type Full-time Pay 800 000 00 - 1 400 000 00 per year Benefits Health insurance Provident Fund Work Location In person Speak with the employer 91 (phone hidden)

📌 Principal Backend Engineer (Panchkula)
🏢 Uengage
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