Back End Developer SDE 2/3

Role Overview:

As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for the development, performance and scaling of the new products as well as internal systems using a variety of tech-stack components which includes using AWS services, Nodejs/Nestjs, Kubernetes, Kafka, Golang, Pyspark, DMS, Redshift, MongoDB, MySQL, Redis,Cassandra & data analytics frameworks among others. You will independently drive project management and execution within your team, resolve cross organisational dependencies, oversee completeness of tasks and accuracy of estimates.

You will be responsible for making technical decisions about design and implementing them. Spearheading regular experimentation on our tech-stack and mentoring your fellow team members.

Key Responsibilities:

1.

• Make architectural decisions for high-performance, scalable backend systems
• Design, develop, and deploy next-generation backend services using modern frameworks and AWS
• Build and optimise distributed systems across multiple services and data flows

2.

• Lead small teams, mentor fellow developers, and provide technical guidance
• Collaborate closely with Product, Business, and cross-functional engineering teams
• Drive end-to-end project execution, ensuring accurate estimations and timely delivery

3.

• Troubleshoot complex issues involving interactions across multiple systems
• Prioritize and resolve high-impact technical problems
• Continuously experiment with new tools, technologies, and frameworks to improve system scalability

4.

• Work with multiple layers of the stack—from network protocols to application-layer logic
• Demonstrate versatility by working across languages, platforms, and data systems

5.

• Take initiative in problem-solving and solution-building
• Exhibit a strong ownership mindset—believing that every challenge can be solved with the right approach

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hardcore development experience with more than one programming language
• Cloud & Dev Ops: Experience in developing complex distributed systems on public cloud, preferably AWS
• Proficiency with NodeJS/Nestjs & Kubernetes
• Ability to handle databases like MongoDB, MySQL, Redshift, Cassandra & Redis
• Expertise with building data pipelines using Kafka, Pyspark, DMS, Redshift & BI tools
• Hands-on experience in video content delivery, media servers, CDNs and protocols such as RTMP & HLS is highly preferred

Qualification:

• B.Tech. Degree in Computer Science

About Rooter:

‘Rooter Shop’

Our unique proposition as a tech consumer platform sitting at the convergence of 3 large macro trends - gaming, content and commerce, gives us immense confidence to say that we’re here for the long haul, building an enduring Gaming brand out of India.

Website:https://web.rooter.gg

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hello-rooter/

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