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.

Requirements

- 1–8 years of qualified 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.
- Candidates who can join immediately or within 30 days are preferred.

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.

📌 Backend Software Engineer (SDE) (Pune)
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