Backend Engineer

4 months ago

Bengaluru, IndiaMid Level

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain complex web applications with an emphasis on usability, performance, and scalability.
Design and build enterprise-grade systems and maintain high-quality applications.
Write, test, and deploy code with strong engineering craftsmanship.
Collaborate with design, product management, backend engineering, and other cross-functional teams to launch features.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Keep up with emerging technologies and recommend approaches that improve the user experience.
Work independently with substantial autonomy and take ownership of product outcomes.
Solve challenging technical problems and contribute to the platform’s continuous improvement.

At least three years of experience working on complex, distributed software applications and building them from scratch.
Knowledge of Java and Python, with an understanding of React.
Strong database fundamentals, including caching, query optimization, and indexing; MySQL experience is preferred.
Experience working extensively with APIs and building scalable platform systems.
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services and managing applications on public cloud infrastructure.
Ability to document work, present changes to peers, troubleshoot issues, and debug complex codebases.
Familiarity with code editors such as Cursor.
No formal educational qualifications are required; hands-on skills are valued.