Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript/Python/C#) - Remote

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nKake is a remote-first company and a people-first global community of senior engineers. Kake engineers are behind some of the world’s most innovative products (Brands you’ve heard!), from Fortune 500 to fast-growing companies. We believe it’s not where your table is, but what you bring to the table that matters. Our community spans 45,000+ engineers across 55+ countries; join a culture where great people stay, grow, and thrive (and love eating kake!).

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nWe’re looking for Senior Backend Engineers specializing in TypeScript, Python, or C#, skilled in building high-performance, scalable systems that support millions of users, and committed to solid architectural judgment and engineering best practices. It's a great fit for people who enjoy owning problems end-to-end and collaborating closely with product and frontend teams to ship reliable, well-crafted software.

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nWhat you’ll build and own

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- Build and ship production backend services end-to-end in TypeScript, Python, or C#, owning your work from implementation through deployment.
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- Design, build, and version REST or GraphQL APIs that serve as the contract between frontend and backend systems.
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- Make architecture decisions around data modelling, service boundaries, and component design, applying event-driven thinking where it fits.
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- Model and query data across relational and NoSQL stores, choosing the right database and structure for each use case.
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- Write clean, well-tested code and set up the observability needed to catch and debug issues in live systems.
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nCore Requirements

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- 5+ years of experience in software engineering,



with hands-on work in TypeScript, Python, or C#.
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- Hands-on experience designing and versioning REST or GraphQL APIs.
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- Experience with modern git workflows, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
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- Strong system-design instincts: data modelling, component architecture, and event-driven thinking.
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- Comfortable with relational databases and SQL, plus familiarity with NoSQL such as MongoDB or similar.
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- A genuine bar for clean, testable, robust code, backed by sound testing and observability habits.
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- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills across distributed systems.
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- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
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- Ability to work independently in a remote, fast-paced environment.
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nNice-to-Have

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- AI-forward mindset with active use of AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot) to accelerate delivery, while staying the engineer who judges correctness.
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- Experience with e-commerce, payments, video platforms, or other correctness-critical domains is a strong plus.
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- Availability to work aligned with the partner's time zone.
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nAdditional

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- US Timezone Overlap: 5h–6h daily PST
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nWhy Join Kake?

nThe icing on the Kake:

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- ? Competitive Pay in USD: Work globally, get paid globally.
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- ? Fully Remote: Simply put, we trust you.
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- ? Better Me Fund: We invest in your personal growth and passions.
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- ? Compassion is Badass: Join a community that invests in social valuable.
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nReady for your piece of the Kake? Apply now!

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nQuick note: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

📌 Senior Backend Engineer (TypeScript/Python/C#) - Remote (Pune)
🏢 Kake
📍 Pune