Senior Software Developer

As a Senior Software Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems using Node.js and/or Python. You will contribute immediately to production systems and take ownership of backend components. The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, experience with production systems, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and/or Python - Build and manage RESTful APIs, background jobs, and asynchronous workflows - Work with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB - Implement and manage queue-based systems (e.g., Redis, BullMQ, RabbitMQ, SQS) - Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability - Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making - Conduct code reviews and maintain high code quality standards - Debug, monitor, and support production systems - Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and security teams Required Skills & Qualifications: - Minimum 3+ years of backend development experience in production environments - Strong proficiency in Node.js and/or Python - Experience designing and consuming REST APIs - Solid understanding of asynchronous processing and background jobs - Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases - Experience with message queues or job processing systems - Proficient in Git and collaborative development workflows - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Exceptional Candidates (Lower Experience / Freshers): Candidates with less than 3 years of experience may be considered only if they demonstrate: - Strong hands-on experience through real, non-academic projects - Clear understanding of system design and implementation choices - Ability to contribute independently with minimal supervision Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have): - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) - Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices - Understanding of security best practices in backend systems As an aspirational company, we look for engineers who can deliver production-ready code, possess a strong sense of ownership and accountability, can work in a structured yet fast-moving environment, and focus on quality, reliability, and long-term maintainability. As a Senior Software Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems using Node.js and/or Python. You will contribute immediately to production systems and take ownership of backend components. The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, experience with production systems, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and/or Python - Build and manage RESTful APIs, background jobs, and asynchronous workflows - Work with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB - Implement and manage queue-based systems (e.g., Redis, BullMQ, RabbitMQ, SQS) - Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability - Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making - Conduct code reviews and maintain high code quality standards - Debug, monitor, and support production systems - Collaborate with product, infrastructure, and security teams Required Skills & Qualifications: - Minimum 3+ years of backend development experience in production environments - Strong proficiency in Node.js and/or Python - Experience designing and consuming REST APIs - Solid understanding of asynchronous processing and background jobs - Hands-on experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases - Experience with message queues or job processing systems - Proficient in Git and collaborative development workflows - Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Exceptional Candidates (Lower Experience / Freshers): Candidates with less than 3 years of experience may be considered only if they demonstrate: - Strong hands-on experience through real, non-academic projects - Clear understanding of system design and implementation choices - Ability to contribute independently with minimal supervision Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have): - Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) - Knowledge of Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices - Understanding of security best practices in backend systems As an aspirational company, we look for engineers who can deliver production-ready code, possess a strong sense of ownership and accountability, can work in a structured yet fast-moving environment, and focus on quality, reliability, and long-term maintainability.