Backend Developer

Backend Developers

• Contract To Hire (Initial Engagement: 6 months)

Experience: 5+ years

Mandatory Skills:

● Node.js

● Python

● MongoDB

● PostgreSQL

● REST API design and development

● Backend architecture and service design

● Database design, indexing and query optimisation

● Performance tuning

● Authentication/authorisation

● Third-party integrations

● Asynchronous processing and background jobs

● Logging, monitoring and debugging

● Git and collaborative development

● Scalable, maintainable and testable backend services

● Architecture discussions, code reviews, debugging and production support

Good to have:

● Microservices

● Docker

● Cloud platforms

● Redis

● Message queues

● CI/CD

● Observability

Job Overview

Architect and build scalable, high-performance backend systems while working on mission-critical platforms that process real-time market data and portfolio analytics. The role also involves leveraging Generative AI capabilities to enhance data intelligence, automation, and user-facing features, while ensuring regulatory compliance and secure financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using NodeJS and Python
• Build event-driven architectures using RabbitMQ and Kafka for real-time data processing
• Develop and manage data pipelines integrating PostgreSQL and BigQuery for analytics and warehousing
• Integrate and deploy Generative AI models (LLMs, embeddings, AI APIs) into backend systems for automation, insights, and intelligent workflows
• Design AI-powered features such as recommendation systems, document processing, or conversational interfaces
• Ensure system reliability, security, and low-latency performance for mission-critical systems
• Lead technical design discussions, conduct code reviews, and mentor junior engineers
• Optimize database queries, implement caching strategies, and improve overall system performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end product features
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability solutions

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional backend development experience
• Strong expertise in NodeJS and Python for production-grade applications
• Proven experience building RESTful APIs and microservices architectures
• Experience working with Generative AI frameworks/APIs (OpenAI, LangChain, vector databases, prompt engineering)
• Understanding of integrating LLMs into production systems (RAG, embeddings, fine-tuning basics)
• Strong proficiency in PostgreSQL, including query optimization and schema design
• Hands-on experience with RabbitMQ and Kafka
• Experience with BigQuery or similar data warehousing solutions
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, scalability patterns, and high-traffic applications
• Strong knowledge of authentication, authorization, and security best practices
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development workflows
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Exposure to fintech or financial services, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure), Docker/Kubernetes, caching tools (Redis/Memcached), and regulatory requirements (KYC, compliance, data privacy) is a plus

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Strong Backend Node.js Developer Profile

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Mandatory (Experience 1) – Must have 7+ years of hands-on Backend Engineering experience using Node.js building production-grade systems for B2C products at meaningful consumer scale

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Mandatory (Experience 2) – Must be AI-native in their own engineering workflow: already uses LLMs and agentic tooling across the SDLC, from design and code generation through testing and debugging

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Mandatory (Experience 3) – Must have owned backend architecture end to end, including greenfield builds. Should be able to make early architecture calls and reason clearly about service boundaries, data flow, caching, queueing, failure modes, scalability, and reliability trade-offs under real constraints.

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Mandatory (Experience 4) – Must have a solid understanding of backend fundamentals, including API development, service-oriented architecture, data structures, algorithms, and clean coding practices

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Mandatory (Experience 5) – Must have experience designing, building, and maintaining APIs and backend services, including integrations with external systems and third-party platforms

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Mandatory (Experience 6) – Must have strong experience working with databases (SQL and/or NoSQL), including efficient data modeling, query optimization, and performance tuning

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Mandatory (Company) – Must have worked in B2C product companies / startups at meaningful consumer scale. (WealthTech, FinTech, or high-growth consumer product background is highly preferred)

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Mandatory (Stability) – Must have a stable career history, with consistent tenure across previous companies; frequent job-hopping will not be considered

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Mandatory (AI Product) – Must have experience building and shipping products that use LLMs and agentic workflows to end users.

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Mandatory (College) – ) - B.Tech or Dual degree (Btech and Mtech or Integrated Msc/MS) from Tier 1 Engineering Institutes (IITs, not NITs). Candidates from other institutions will not be considered unless they come from top top-tier product companies

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Mandatory (Compensation Alignment) – Candidate must be comfortable with the compensation structure where the company matches their current CTC and provides ESOPs, without any salary hike

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer with strong Node.js experience to join our development team. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications and APIs.

You will work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other engineering teams to design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Work with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and production problems.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure application quality.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate APIs with web/mobile applications.
• Participate in code reviews and follow development best practices.
• Work with Git and standard CI/CD and deployment processes.
• Contribute to system design and technical discussions.

Required Skills

• 2–6 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js.
• Good knowledge of JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, HTTP, JSON, and API design.
• Experience with Express.js, NestJS, or similar Node.js frameworks.
• Good understanding of relational or NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Knowledge of SQL and database design.
• Experience with Git/GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket.
• Understanding of authentication mechanisms such as JWT/OAuth.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and backend architecture.

Good to Have

• Experience with TypeScript.
• Knowledge of AWS / Azure / GCP.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other caching/message queue technologies.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.

Role & Responsibilities

We are currently seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Financial Services team, contributing to the design and development of scalable system.

The Ideal Candidate Will Be Able To-

• Take ownership of delivering performant, scalable and high quality cloud based software, both frontend and backend side.
• Mentor team members to develop in line with product requirements.
• Collaborate with Senior Architect for design and technology choices for product development roadmap.
• Do code reviews.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong Software Engineer fullstack profile using NodeJS, Python, and React
• Mandatory (Experience) - Must have 6+ YOE in Software Development using Python and NodeJS (For backend) & React (For frontend)
• Mandatory (Core Skills 1): Must have strong experience in working on Typescript
• Mandatory (Core Skills 2): Must have experience in message based systems like Kafka, RabbitMq, Redis
• Mandatory (Core Skills 3): Databases - PostgreSQL & NoSQL databases like MongoDB
• Mandatory (Company) - Product Companies Only
• Mandatory (Education) - B.Tech or Dual degree (Btech and Mtech or Integrated Msc/MS) from Tier 1 Engineering Institutes. Candidates from other institutions will not be considered unless they come from top-tier product companies
• Mandatory (Note) : This role is a hybrid role (2 days WFO)
• Preferred (Experience): Experience in Fin-Tech, Payment, POS and Retail products is highly preferred
• Preferred (Mentoring): Experience in mentoring, coaching the team.

Technical Expertise

• Proficiency in Node.js or Python – Hands-on experience with backend development frameworks

and best practices.

• Expertise in SQL/NoSQL Databases – Strong experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or

DynamoDB.

• ElasticSearch & API Development – Strong knowledge of REST APIs, ElasticSearch, and high-

availability system design.

• Cloud & DevOps – Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Data Structures & Algorithms – Strong command over data structures, algorithms, OOD, and

design patterns.

• Version Control & Deployment – Experience with Git, GitHub Actions, and other deployment

systems.

• High-Performance Systems – Implemented solutions that handle high availability, concurrency,

and low-latency requirements.

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic Backend Developer Interns to join our team remotely for a 3-month internship. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in backend development, work on real projects, and expand your technical skills. While this is an unpaid internship, interns who successfully complete the program will receive a Completion Certificate and a Letter of Recommendation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining backend services and APIs.
• Work with databases (SQL/NoSQL) for data storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize backend performance.
• Participate in code reviews and team discussions.
• Document technical processes and contributions.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of at least one backend language/framework (Node.js, Python/Django/Flask, Java/Spring Boot, or similar).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Familiarity with relational and/or NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.).
• Knowledge of Git/GitHub for version control.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Good communication skills and eagerness to learn.

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in backend development.
• Mentorship and exposure to industry practices.
• Completion Certificate at the end of the internship.
• Letter of Recommendation based on performance.
• Opportunity to strengthen your portfolio with live projects.

Internship Details

• Duration: 3 months
• Location: Remote (Work from Home)
• Stipend: Unpaid
• Perks: Completion Certificate + Letter of Recommendation

Strong Software Engineer fullstack profile using NodeJS, Python, and React

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Mandatory (Experience) - Must have 6+ YOE in Software Development using Python and NodeJS (For backend) & React (For frontend)

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Mandatory (Core Skills 1): Must have strong experience in working on Typescript

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Mandatory (Core Skills 2): Must have experience in message based systems like Kafka, RabbitMq, Redis

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Mandatory (Core Skills 3): Databases - PostgreSQL & NoSQL databases like MongoDB

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Mandatory (Company) - Product Companies Only

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Mandatory (Education) - B.Tech or Dual degree (Btech and Mtech or Integrated Msc/MS) from Tier 1 Engineering Institutes (IITs, not NITs). Candidates from other institutions will not be considered unless they come from top-tier product companies

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Mandatory (Note) : This role is a hybrid role (2 days WFO)

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Preferred (Experience): Experience in Fin-Tech, Payment, POS and Retail products is highly preferred

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Preferred (Mentoring): Experience in mentoring, coaching the team.

Strong Software Engineer fullstack profile using NodeJS, Python, and React

2

Mandatory (Experience) - Must have 6+ YOE in Software Development using Python and NodeJS (For backend) & React (For frontend)

3

Mandatory (Core Skills 1): Must have strong experience in working on Typescript

4

Mandatory (Core Skills 2): Must have experience in message based systems like Kafka, RabbitMq, Redis

5

Mandatory (Core Skills 3): Databases - PostgreSQL & NoSQL databases like MongoDB

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Mandatory (Company) - Product Companies Only

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Mandatory (Education) - B.Tech or Dual degree (Btech and Mtech or Integrated Msc/MS) from Tier 1 Engineering Institutes (IITs, not NITs). Candidates from other institutions will not be considered unless they come from top-tier product companies

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Mandatory (Note) : This role is a hybrid role (2 days WFO)

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Preferred (Experience): Experience in Fin-Tech, Payment, POS and Retail products is highly preferred

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Preferred (Mentoring): Experience in mentoring, coaching the team.

About the Role

Pendo is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead teams building core product capabilities across Analytics, Guides, and Platform services. These are the systems that power how hundreds of millions of end users experience the software.

In this role, you will drive execution against business objectives, direct complex initiatives from kickoff through delivery, and build a team that operates with clarity and focus. You will set clear expectations, delegate effectively, and partner closely with product, design, and senior engineering leadership to keep teams aligned and moving. You default toward action, push teams to deliver value daily, and actively use AI tools as part of how you work.

If you're energized by directing high-impact teams, developing strong engineers, and building a culture where craft and velocity coexist, this role is a great fit.

What You'll Do

Team Leadership & Hiring

• Create an environment where engineers are encouraged to take risks, experiment, and challenge the status quo.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers through clear expectations, coaching, and timely feedback.
• Own hiring end-to-end, partnering with recruiting to attract and close top engineering talent.
• Build an inclusive, high-performing team culture grounded in ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Delivery & Execution

• Maintain a high bar for velocity, predictability, and quality.
• Own team execution against product and engineering goals.
• Partner with Product and Design to define roadmaps, scope work, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Identify and remove blockers, manage risks, and ensure strong planning and prioritization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with product, design, infrastructure, and other engineering teams to deliver cohesive customer experiences.
• Align team priorities with broader organizational goals and strategy.

Operational Excellence

• Drive improvements in system reliability, performance, and scalability.
• Establish strong practices around monitoring, incident response, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 3+ years of experience managing and growing engineering teams.
• Proven track record of hiring and building high-performing teams.
• Experience delivering complex, cross-functional initiatives in a product-driven environment.
• Strong technical foundation in backend, distributed systems, or full-stack development.
• Proven ability to lead teams through ambiguity and change while maintaining execution.
• Actively uses AI tools in day-to-day work and helps drive adoption across teams.
• Strong communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience working on analytics products, user-facing SaaS platforms, or data-intensive systems.
• Experience managing teams across both frontend and backend domains.
• Familiarity with modern cloud environments and scalable architectures.
• Experience working in distributed teams across multiple time zones.