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Posted by Harsha Ravindran
1 - 2 yrs
₹5L - ₹8L / yr
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Skills
skill iconRedis
NOSQL Databases
RabbitMQ
skill iconMongoDB
cicd
skill iconAmazon Web Services (AWS)
RESTful APIs
MySQL
skill iconPython
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
skill iconPostgreSQL
skill iconJavascript
WebSocket
Message queues
skill iconDocker
skill iconJava
Databases

Job Title: Associate Backend Engineer


Job Summary:

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Associate Backend Engineer with 1 to 2 years of experience to join our growing engineering team. Whether you're a recent graduate or have some industry experience, this role offers a strong foundation to grow your skills in real-world backend development. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers and contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend systems that power our products.

This position is ideal for individuals who are eager to learn, write production-grade code, and grow into a high-performing backend engineer.


Website: https://www.thealteroffice.com/about


Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in building and maintaining backend services and APIs for web and mobile applications.
  • Work with both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases for data modeling and storage.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code under guidance.
  • Contribute to authentication, authorization, and other core backend features.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, frontend, and QA to deliver complete features.
  • Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality.
  • Debug issues, write unit/integration tests, and help maintain service reliability and performance.
  • Learn to work with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and deployment workflows.
  • Use tools like Docker, basic cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure), and optionally explore monitoring/logging tools.
  • Explore new technologies such as GraphQL, WebSockets, or message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) when relevant.


Requirements:

  • 1 to 2 years of backend development experience, including internships, academic projects, freelance, or open-source work.
  • Familiarity with at least one backend programming language (e.g., Python, Java, Go, JavaScript, etc.).
  • Basic understanding of RESTful APIs, HTTP, databases, and server-side logic.
  • Exposure to SQL and NoSQL databases and understanding of CRUD operations.
  • Familiarity with Git and fundamental development workflows.
  • Willingness to learn and apply best practices in scalability, security, and asynchronous programming.
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to take feedback and grow.
  • Good communication and collaboration skills in a team environment.


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About The Alter Office

Founded :
2024
Type :
Product
Size :
20-100
Stage :
Bootstrapped

About

About Us:

The Alter Office is a dynamic product-building and service-providing company with a diverse portfolio that includes innovative social apps, immersive virtual worlds, unique gaming experiences, Ad-tech and SaaS-based applications. We blend product innovation with comprehensive service solutions, driven by creativity and a quest for excellence. We are seeking passionate individuals eager to contribute to our diverse team.


Our Culture:

At The Alter Office, we promote a fun, collaborative work environment where complex problems are tackled and innovative solutions are celebrated. We encourage everyone to collaborate freely with colleagues at all levels. We seek professionals who align with our values, are driven by our vision, and are passionate about making a significant impact through their work.

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Tech stack

skill iconHTML/CSS
skill iconJavascript
skill iconReact.js
skill iconReact Native
skill iconNodeJS (Node.js)
NOSQL Databases
TypeScript
skill iconAmazon Web Services (AWS)
cicd
skill iconExpress

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The Alter Office is a dynamic product-building and service-providing company with a diverse portfolio that includes innovative social apps, immersive virtual worlds, unique gaming experiences, Ad-tech and SaaS-based applications. We blend product innovation with comprehensive service solutions, driven by creativity and a quest for excellence.

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