Senior Backend Developer (System Design & Ownership)

Senior Backend Developer (System Design & Ownership)

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer who goes beyond building APIs, someone who can think in systems, design scalable architectures, and take full ownership of backend platforms.

This is a hands-on engineering role with strong involvement in technical decision-making, system design, and long-term architecture planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and services
• Take full ownership of backend architecture and continuously improve it
• Make critical technical decisions related to performance, scalability, and reliability
• Collaborate with Product, Frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver robust solutions
• Review code and ensure best practices in design and development
• Mentor junior developers and guide technical direction
• Identify system bottlenecks and optimize performance
• Ensure system security, stability, and maintainability

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development
• Strong experience in Node.js, Python, or C#
• Solid understanding of system design and distributed systems
• Experience building scalable and high-performance architectures
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and backend development principles
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Understanding of caching mechanisms and performance optimization
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to take ownership and work independently

Education Requirement

Bachelors or Master’s degree from a well-reputed and recognized university

Preferred / Nice to Have

• Experience with micro services architecture
• Exposure to event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Experience working on high-scale / high-traffic systems
• Prior experience in mentoring or technical leadership roles

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on challenging and scalable systems
• High ownership with real impact on technical decisions
• Collaborative and growth-oriented work environment
• Competitive compensation package

Work Location

• On-site / In-person only

Important Note

• Only candidates available for an on-site interview should apply
• Online interviews will not be conducted

Pay: From Rs200,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person