5 days ago

Senior Backend Engineer

Bangalore
full-timeseniorB2B SaaS

Tech Stack

+9

Description

You will design, develop, and maintain back-end components of a B2B SaaS product using the MERN stack and cloud infrastructure. You'll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality software solutions in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requirements

  • Software coding craftsmanship and hands-on coder
  • 2+ years of experience in hard-core software product development
  • Experience with product companies is an important requirement
  • Strong computer science fundamentals
  • Hands-on backend web development experience
  • Strong understanding of back-end technologies such as Node.js and Express.js
  • Experience with Ruby on Rails would be a plus
  • Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a plus
  • Exposure to MongoDB or other NoSQL databases is advantageous
  • Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure, preferably AWS services, and a strong desire to learn about scalable and secure system development
  • Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) and experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong inclination for end-to-end product ownership
  • Have a penchant for high-quality and timely product delivery
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and a willingness to work in an Agile development environment
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code
  • Undaunted by ambiguity and ability to solve complex problems
  • Strong interest in exploring emerging tech to enable business growth
  • Experience working on B2B SaaS products would be highly valuable
  • Understands and works towards customer delight and comprehensive customer experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and influencing skills
  • Engineering degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Must be AI tech-savvy — actively using AI tools to improve productivity, write better code, and automate workflows
  • Hands-on experience or regular use of tools like Cursor, Windsurf, GitHub Copilot, or similar is highly valued
  • Proactive in leveraging emerging technologies (including AI) to drive faster, smarter development and solve real product challenges

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with development team, product managers, and designers to understand business requirements and contribute to technical specifications and software solutions
  • Assist in designing, developing, testing, and deploying back-end components of web applications using the MERN stack
  • Work with front-end engineers to develop APIs that facilitate smooth data flow and system interoperability
  • Optimize code, conduct testing, and following best practices to ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the application
  • Learn and contribute to the development and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure, preferably using AWS services, ensuring scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and provide support when needed
  • Participate actively in Agile development practices, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
  • Contribute to the refinement of user stories, provide effort estimations, and prioritize tasks to ensure timely delivery
  • Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, receive constructive feedback, and adhere to best practices
  • Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential benefits for the product and the development team
  • Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process enhancements and implementing approved changes
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