About Sanatan Ayurveda Sanatan Ayurveda is a wellness-tech startup on a mission to bring the healing power of Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Homoeopathy, and holistic wellness practices to the modern world. Our vision is to heal people — mind, body, and soul — by connecting them with trusted Ayurvedic practitioners and delivering personalised consultations and natural remedies. We are building India’s first real-time holistic health consultation platform, empowering people to access alternative medicine anytime, anywhere. Role Overview We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and build the robust backend infrastructure that powers our platform. You will design scalable APIs and services for live health consultations, prescription management, e-commerce for herbal products, and AI-driven wellness recommendations. This role offers an opportunity to innovate in healthcare technology and contribute to a product that improves millions of lives. What You’ll Do · System Architecture & Design: Build secure and scalable backend services for real-time video/audio consultations, wellness tracking, and natural medicine delivery. · Database Management: Optimize SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis) databases for secure health records, doctor profiles, and product inventory. · API Development: Develop well-documented RESTful and GraphQL APIs to support mobile and web apps. · Performance & Scalability: Implement caching strategies, optimize queries, and ensure high uptime for live consultations and transactions. · Event-Driven Architecture: Use message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ) for asynchronous communication, such as appointment scheduling and order updates. · Security & Compliance: Ensure data privacy and HIPAA-compliant storage for patient health information. · AI Integration: Collaborate with data scientists to integrate AI wellness assistants, enabling smart recommendations and symptom triaging. · Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, Ayurvedic experts, and frontend developers to deliver seamless user experiences. What You’ll Bring · 2-5 years of backend development experience. · Strong expertise in Node.js and Python (FastAPI preferred). · Hands-on experience with SQL & NoSQL databases. · Proven track record in building production-grade APIs (REST is a must, GraphQL is a plus). · Familiarity with event-driven systems and message queues. · Strong understanding of data security and healthcare compliance. · Proficiency in Git and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure). · Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. · Passion for healthcare technology and improving patient experiences. Bonus Points · Experience in telemedicine or health-tech platforms. · Knowledge of Ayurveda or alternative medicine ecosystems. · Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and conversational AI. · Previous work in a startup environment with high ownership. Why Join Sanatan Ayurveda? · Be part of a mission-driven company that blends ancient wisdom with modern technology. · Build a product that directly improves people’s well-being. · High autonomy and opportunity to shape core technology decisions. · Work alongside passionate engineers, doctors, and wellness experts. · Competitive salary with growth opportunities. How to Apply Send your resume, a cover letter highlighting your experience with scalable backend systems, and links to your GitHub profile or relevant projects to Satya.YogiGrowth@gmail.com