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Backend Software Engineer (SDE)

Engineering Pune
Position

Backend Software Engineer (SDE)

Location

Pune

Type

Full-time

Mode

Hybrid

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. Candidates will work closely with engineering and product teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Requirements

1 to 7 years of professional software engineering experience
Strong experience with Node.js or Golang
Experience building backend services and APIs
Experience with microservices architecture
Experience with Kafka or other messaging/event-streaming technologies
Experience with Redis
Strong experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
Experience working on production-grade applications
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Experience with cloud, Docker, Kubernetes, or similar technologies is preferred

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

Professional experience in software engineering or backend development.
Strong programming experience in Node.js or Golang.
Strong understanding of backend development and REST APIs.
Hands on experience with microservices.
Experience with Kafka or similar messaging technologies.
Experience with Redis.
Experience with relational and /or NoSQL databases.
Experience working on production 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

BENEFITS

Opportunity to work on production scale backend engineering projects.
Exposure to modern backend, cloud, and distributed system technologies.
Work with experienced engineering and product teams.
Opportunity to build and optimize scalable backend systems.
Competitive compensation based on experience and skills.
Hybrid working environment in Pune.

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.

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Link to this job

LocationPune
DepartmentEngineering
ModeHybrid
TypeFull-time
ExperienceMid-Senior
Backend Software Engineer (SDE) (Pune)