Backend Software Developer

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About the Role

Backend Software Developer

Buncha is a rapidly expanding social commerce and delivery platform transforming how customers connect with the stores they love. We deliver affordable, reliable groceries and household essentials through scheduled, community-driven deliveries. Our platform is built on four core values: being Neighborly to our communities, staying Dedicated to excellence, embracing Bold innovation, and communicating Authentically in all interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend systems and services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Build and manage APIs (RESTful/GraphQL) to support product functionalities.
• Optimize application performance and database queries for scalability.
• Ensure application reliability, security, and performance standards are met.
• Work with cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure) for hosting and deployment.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and best practices for software development.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and help improve overall system design.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2-3 years of hands-on backend development experience in a

  product-based company

  for web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency in backend programming language (Node.js, Java, Python, Go, etc.).
• Experience with frameworks such as

  Express.js, Spring Boot, or Django

  .
• Strong understanding of

  databases (SQL/NoSQL – MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis)

  .
• Exposure to

  microservices architecture, APIs, and event-driven systems

  .
• Familiarity with

  cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

  and CI/CD practices.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) will be a plus.
• Hands-on experience with RabbitMQ and Kafka for event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with Elastic-search will be considered a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Proven ability to prioritize, manage and execute projects with self-starting attitude, responsibility, and accountability
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Should be comfortable working in evening shift (from 2pm IST onwards)

What We Offer

●   Competitive salary package

●   Health insurance coverage

●   Opportunities for career growth and professional development

●   Completely Work From Home

●   Desire to work in a rapidly growing and ever-changing startup 5 days per week

●   5 days per week