Backend Engineer

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About the Company

Sumtracker

We're building the future of inventory management - from real-time stock sync across channels to AI-powered forecasting and intelligent automation.

Join us as we make a real difference in the lives of online sellers!

About the Role

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our in-office team and build scalable, high-impact backend systems.

In this role, you will design and build scalable backend architecture and AI-powered product features, shipping code to production that's used by thousands of businesses globally. This is a high-ownership role where your work will have visible, real-world impact.

Responsibilities

This is a high-ownership individual contributor role

• Lead and take full responsibility for the backend development of our product
• Build robust APIs and backend logic that power real-time experiences for thousands of e-commerce businesses
• Work on AI-driven features and contribute to building an AI-first product experience
• Contribute to database design, performance optimisation, and overall system architecture
• Drive the product forward by owning everything from architectural decisions to final deployment
• Collaborate openly with your team, communicate proactively, and take pride in your work. This is not a solo journey

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise

  : Strong understanding of backend development, APIs, and scalable systems

• Customer-Centric Approach

  : A genuine passion for helping customers succeed and a strong commitment to providing outstanding service

• AI & Integrations

  : Interest or exposure to AI concepts, APIs (OpenAI, etc.), or automation workflows

• Ownership-Driven

  : Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks effectively

• Automation Mindset

  : Interest in identifying and implementing automation solutions to streamline processes

Why should you join us?

• Work on an AI product

  and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools

• AI-first setup

  : Every engineer gets access to AI developer tools

• Competitive compensation:

  We offer attractive salaries and annual performance-based increments

• Growth opportunities:

  Take on a pivotal role and gain full ownership of your work, accelerating your career development

• Cutting-edge work:

  Work on challenging problems using AI and the latest methods.

• Global impact:

  Work with a diverse, global client base, gaining valuable experience in understanding client behaviour and needs across the world

Work Policy

We are an in-office company with a 5-day work week

Team and Culture

At Sumtracker, we foster a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and transparency. Here's what you can expect

• Process-driven and autonomous

  : We have well-defined processes that empower you to work independently and take ownership of your tasks

• Transparency

  : We believe in open communication and keep everyone informed about company progress and individual contributions

• Direct feedback

  : Share your thoughts and ideas directly with the founders, fostering a collaborative environment

• Team bonding

  : Work in a beautiful office at WeWork Platina Tower where every day is exciting

• Skill development

  : Enhance your skills with company-sponsored courses