Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Job Description

Build scalable backend services that handle millions of transactions reliably. Own the full development lifecycle: from high-level design to deployment and debugging. Write clean, modular, and testable code optimised for both readability and performance. Apply deep OOPS concepts and design patterns to solve real-world engineering problems. Ensure systems are tuned for high availability, fault tolerance, and observability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Frontend, SRE) to deliver customer value fast. Follow engineering best practices and elevate overall code quality. Troubleshoot performance bottlenecks in production and drive long-term stability improvements. Requirements 3 to 5 years of experience building and scaling backend systems in fast-paced product teams. Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA): Expertise in selecting optimal data structures and developing efficient, optimized code including time/space complexity trade-offs. Deep knowledge of REST APIs. Problem Solving & Logical Analysis: Ability to clearly articulate thought processes, decompose complex problems, and engineer effective solutions. Object-Oriented Design (OOD): Strong command of OOP principles, designing extensible code, and applying SOLID principles. System Design (High-Level Design - HLD & LLD): Proven ability to contribute to design scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant end-to-end systems, including APIs, schema, and data models. Exposure to RDBMS, caching strategies, distributed queues, and microservices. Exposure and experience with AI tools and technologies to improve efficiency Ownership & Collaboration: Demonstrates strong ownership, collaborates effectively. Qualifications Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. You re skilled at balancing fast delivery with long-term scalability. You think clearly in code and architecture diagrams. You ve shipped features at scale and supported them in production. You love working in collaborative, agile teams.