The Alter Office

About Us: At The Alter Office, We aim to be a world-class product studio where engineers actively contribute to solving real-world problems through technology. Here, you’re not just a developer—you’re a product thinker who challenges ideas, iterates fast, and collaborates to build meaningful and useful products.

What You’ll Do

• Develop high-performance, scalable, and maintainable frontend applications.
• Make fast and correct decisions when it comes to architecture, UI state management, and performance optimizations.
• Push for best practices in frontend development and mentor other engineers.
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers and UI/UX designers, providing valuable feedback and ensuring seamless integration.
• Be vocal about product improvements and challenge assumptions to build something great.
• Advocate for performance, accessibility, and great user experiences.

What We’re Looking For

• A product mindset—you care about business impact, not just code.
• Strong expertise in React, TypeScript, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and Browser APIs.
• Solid understanding of state management (Redux, Zustand, IndexedDB).
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the team.
• A sense of humor and zero tolerance for unnecessary complexity.

What You Won’t Do

• ❌ Be passive—this is not a place for order-takers.
• ❌ Ignore UI/UX concerns—be part of the conversation.

Why Join Us?

• 🚀 Work with smart, no-BS people who care about building great products.
• 💡 Have real ownership—your ideas shape what we build.

Interview Process:

1️⃣ Round 1: MCQ Assessment

2️⃣ Round 2: Technical Interview 1

3️⃣ Round 3: Technical Interview 2

4️⃣ Final Round: HR Interview

Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: In-Office, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Backend Developer with a minimum of 1 year of experience in product building to join our dynamic and innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust backend systems that drive our applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend components, and your expertise will be critical in architecting scalable, secure, and high-performance backend solutions.

Annual Compensation: 6-10 LPA

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient backend systems and APIs using NodeJS.
• Architect and implement complex backend solutions, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend developers, and other stakeholders to deliver comprehensive end-to-end solutions.
• Design and optimize data storage solutions using relational databases (e.g., MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis).
• Promoting a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enforce best practices for code quality, security, and performance optimization.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage, including unit testing, and implement various testing methodologies and tools to validate application functionality.
• Utilize cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for infrastructure deployment, management, and optimization.
• Conduct system design reviews and contribute to architectural discussions.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation within the team.
• Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms and ensure data encryption for sensitive information.
• Design and develop event-driven applications utilizing serverless computing principles to enhance scalability and efficiency.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of proven experience as a Backend Developer, with a strong portfolio of product-building projects.
• Extensive experience with JavaScript backend frameworks (e.g., Express, Socket) and a deep understanding of their ecosystems.
• Strong expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL and MongoDB) with a focus on data modeling and scalability.
• Practical experience with Redis and caching mechanisms to enhance application performance.
• Proficient in RESTful API design and development, with a strong understanding of API security best practices.
• In-depth knowledge of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Familiarity with the entire web stack, including protocols, web server optimization techniques, and performance tuning.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience working with cloud technologies (AWS/GCP/Azure) and understanding of cloud architecture principles.
• Strong understanding of fundamental design principles behind scalable applications and microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, agile environment and lead projects to successful completion.

Location: Bengaluru - Onsite

Experience: 2 to 4 years

Salary: 6 to 12 LPA

Who We Are:

At The Alter Office, we don’t just follow the rulebook—we rewrite it. If you’re someone who thrives in solving complex problems, designing human-centric digital products, and pushing creative boundaries, this is where you want to be.

Our vision is to empower designers to make real-world impact, not just create “pretty” designs. We’re building tools that touch real lives, and we need designers who can handle all aspects of product design—from ideation to execution, and beyond.

About the Role:

We’re on the lookout for a Product Designer who has what it takes to lead end-to-end design for our projects, especially in the dynamic AdTech space. But don’t get it twisted—this isn’t about ticking off a list of requirements. You’ll need to understand the big picture, collaborate across teams, and execute like a boss.

Your mission is to create seamless, intuitive user experiences for products that help advertisers, publishers, and digital marketers. You’ll design everything from onboarding flows to dashboards packed with real-time analytics, all while making sure it looks fresh, clean, and modern.

What You'll Do:

• End-to-End Design Ownership: Lead design projects from sketch to launch. We expect you to be hands-on at every stage—research, prototyping, design systems, and testing.
• Data Meets Design: Craft sleek user interfaces for dashboards, ad campaign management tools, and analytics systems. You’ll turn complex data into digestible visuals.
• Team Player: Collaborate with our developers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure that designs are aligned with business goals and technical capabilities.
• Rapid Prototyping: Use tools like Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch to whip up prototypes, wireframes, and high-fidelity designs. We move fast—so should you.
• AdTech Touch: While this isn’t a pure AdTech role, you’ll work on products that involve ad campaigns, targeting features, and creative management. Understanding these systems is a big plus, but what we really want is someone who can design innovative, user-friendly solutions.

What We Expect:

• 2+ years of product design experience. Whether you’ve worked in tech, SaaS, or AdTech, your portfolio should show that you understand both form and function.
• Fluency in Design Tools: Proficiency in Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD is a must.
• Big Picture Thinker: You don’t just design for aesthetics—you design for real human impact.
• UX/UI Mastery: You know how to build intuitive experiences that feel effortless to users, and you’re comfortable with both web and mobile platforms.
• Problem-Solving Mindset: You know how to dissect complex issues, whether it’s a technical limitation or a business need, and find design solutions that make sense.
• Communication Skills: Clear articulation of design decisions is key. You’ll be collaborating with cross-functional teams, and your ability to explain your thinking is as important as the design itself.

Nice to Have:

• Some experience or understanding of AdTech systems (like DSPs, SSPs) and the broader digital marketing space.
• Familiarity with data visualization—creating analytics dashboards that track performance metrics like ROAS, CTR, or audience segmentation.
• Experience with user research and usability testing to continuously improve the product.

Why The Alter Office?

• We value ownership—you’ll have the freedom to take your ideas from concept to reality.
• Work alongside some of the most passionate and talented people who love pushing boundaries in design and tech.
• Opportunities for growth: Your role can evolve as we build out new products and projects.

How to Apply:

Drop us your portfolio—show us the work that you’re most proud of. We’re less interested in how many years you’ve clocked in and more interested in the real-world impact of your designs.