Backend Developer at One of the top Italian Food Platform in India · Mumbai · 3 - 5 years · Posted 12 Jul 2023
About the company:
Our Client is a food platform based in India that focuses on bringing together digital-first brands, experiences, and retail destinations to cater to discerning consumers. Led by industry stalwarts, who previously operated Foodhall, a leading gourmet food retail chain in India, and former Managing Director of Future Consumer Limited, the company aims to shape the narrative around food in the country.
To further enhance its presence, the company is opening a chain of retail stores targeting young gourmet food lovers in Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bangalore. These interactive spaces will offer epicurean treats for cooking, eating, and entertaining, and will feature better-made, new-to-market products and new-age brands. Orders placed on digital platforms will be fulfilled through a same-day home delivery network, and the stores will be supported by state-of-the-art commissaries in the three cities.
Our client is backed by a venture-backed, digital-first brand development platform. They partner with passionate entrepreneurs to build authentic, profitable, and experience-led brands that cater to the new generation of Indian consumers. Their team combines their collective learning and experience with data science, digital ethnography, and technology platforms to create brands that connect with consumers.
What you’ll be doing?
- Fluent in Backend web application development (Node.JS, PHP with good knowledge of Magento).
- Fluent in Database (MySQL, NoSQL, MongoDB) design and management.
- Substantial experience with high throughput web services.
- Experience in using cloud platforms like Amazon.
- Knowledge of Frameworks like Express, Koa, Zend, etc.
- Basic Understanding of Front End development (JavaScript, CSS, Ajax, React.JS, Boot Strap, HTML 5)
- Fluent in various automation testing, performance testing, and deployment tools.
- Decent Understanding of Working on Agile Software Development Methodology.
What you’ll bring?
- We are looking for an experienced Back End developer to be part of a diverse, fast pace and energetic team.
- The candidate will be expected to design a scalable client-server framework, build database-intensive reporting modules, scalability and reliability of existing applications and services, and provide troubleshooting and 2nd-tier support for existing applications.
- The candidate should be a self-starter, who is proactive, positive, flexible, and a good team player.
- Minimum qualifications: B.Tech./B.E. in CS, IT, or ECE from a reputed college. 1-3 years of experience in Backend software development
Why work with us?
- You will be part of our founding team and get your hands dirty in the 0-1 stage of building a D2C brand.
- You will work with a solid set of people from diverse backgrounds.
- You will independently lead projects and have ownership of your deliverables.
- You will be pushed out of your comfort zone and watch your learning curve spike

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What do we want from you ? (Our Expectations) :
- Zero to 2 years experience in Linux Operating System.
- Flexible working hours - able to support occasional nights, weekends, and call-ins, able to quickly adapt to a constantly changing faced paced environment. Open to travel to sites.
- An ideal person who is excited and motivated about running and supporting a production - grade critical infrastructure and looks for opportunities to improve processes with automation.
What are you required to do ? (Your Responsibilities) :
- Proactively maintain and develop all linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24*7*365 uptime service.
- Engineering of systems administration-related various solutions for our various SAAS products and projects as well as operational needs.
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- Will also be the first point of contact for our clients, where installations are placed on a permanent basis, for basic troubleshooting and problem solving.
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Skills & Qualification Required (Add Value) :
- Graduate - Preferred to have Bachelor‘s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field.
- He / She should be familiar with the installation and configuration of Linux operating systems and setup and operation of TCP/IP networking on Linux systems also familiar with Internet concepts including SMTP, IMAP, POP, HTTP, DNS, LDAP and related protocols.
- You should possess excellent communication skills .
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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
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.
Key Responsibilities
● Lead the architecture, design, development, and delivery of scalable backend services
using Python.
● Own technical direction and architectural decisions for backend systems and services.
● Design and build robust RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems
capable of handling high-scale workloads.
● Design and implement real-time communication systems, including WebSocket-based
services, where required.
● Drive system performance, scalability, reliability, availability, and security.
● Lead performance optimization, capacity planning, monitoring, debugging, and
production issue resolution.
● Establish and promote best practices around code quality, testing, observability, CI/CD,
and production readiness.
● Collaborate closely with frontend, product, DevOps, infrastructure, and other
cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
● Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers, contributing to overall team growth
and engineering excellence.
● Review code and architecture designs, identify technical risks, and drive improvements
across backend systems.
● Take ownership of complex technical problems and deliver reliable, maintainable,
production-grade solutions.
Required Skills & Qualifications
● 5+ years of software engineering experience, with significant experience in backend
development.
● Strong expertise in Python and experience building production-grade backend
applications.
● Proven experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices
architectures.
● Strong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, fault tolerance, and
high-availability architectures.
● Hands-on experience with WebSockets and real-time backend integrations.
● Strong experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, caching systems, and data-intensive
applications.
● Experience with performance optimization, monitoring, logging, debugging, and
production operations.
● Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and clean
architecture.
● Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and make sound architectural decisions.
● Strong communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.
● Experience mentoring engineers and conducting effective code and design reviews.
Eligibility:
- Only IIT / NIT graduates
- Immediate joiners preferred
Mandatory Skills:
- Strong experience in Core Java
- Spring Boot & Microservices
- REST APIs
- SQL / Relational Databases
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Experience in designing scalable backend applications
Good to Have:
- Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)
- Kafka / Messaging Systems
- Docker & Kubernetes
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria can share their updated resume along with:
- Total Experience
- Current CTC
- Expected CTC
- Notice Period
- Current Location
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Mandatory skills
• 6+ years of backend development in Java and/or Python
• Strong hands-on experience designing microservices and RESTful APIs
• Solid database design and SQL optimization
• Production experience on AWS (or equivalent cloud)
• Strong CS fundamentals — data structures, concurrency, system design
• Experience owning services from design through production support
Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Java.
Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.
Work with Spring Boot, Spring MVC, and related Java frameworks.
Design and optimize database queries and data models.
Integrate applications with internal and third-party APIs/services.
Write clean, maintainable, reusable, and well-documented code.
Troubleshoot production issues and identify root causes.
Improve application performance, reliability, security, and scalability.
Participate in code reviews and follow software engineering best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Contribute to application architecture and technical design decisions.
About StrideOne:
StrideOne is a unified tech-enabled financial platform and NBFC focused on enabling MSMEs and SMEs through structured credit solutions, receivables financing, and receivables management. We are designed to simplify access to capital, improve cash flow visibility, and support risk-aware financial decision-making for growing businesses across industries. With a steadily growing disbursement footprint, an expanding anchor network, and established partnerships with multiple lending institutions, StrideOne is entering its next phase of growth. The organisation is building a financial ecosystem that combines lending, receivables management, and data-driven workflows, positioning itself to scale sustainably while maintaining strong governance, portfolio quality, and operational discipline.
Key Responsibilities:
Architect & Design: Design and implement highly scalable, available, and secure web applications. You’ll be responsible for designing multi-tenant architectures, ensuring data isolation, and leveraging modern cloud infrastructure to ensure the platform scales efficiently.
Security Focused Development: Develop and enforce secure coding standards and best practices for cloud-based applications and APIs. Conduct regular code reviews with a focus on security vulnerabilities.
API & Microservices Design: Design and implement secure, scalable, and maintainable APIs and microservices that integrate seamlessly with the platform. Ensure the use of best practices for service discovery, communication, and fault tolerance.
Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in the application and infrastructure, ensuring scalability and responsiveness under varying load conditions.
Compliance & Regulatory Requirements: Ensure that applications comply with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, ISO 27001). Assist with audits and security certifications.
Collaboration & Leadership: Work closely with product managers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to define and implement new features and improvements. Collaborate with the infrastructure team to ensure seamless deployment and scaling of the application. Also mentor and guide junior engineers on secure coding practices and development techniques.
Security Automation & Monitoring: Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to continuously assess the security posture of the application. Stay up to date with the latest security trends, vulnerabilities, and best practices. Promote security awareness and training within the engineering team.
Qualifications:
Experience: 2+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on developing secure and scalable multi-tenant web applications with customer data isolation and tenant-specific configurations.
Tech Stack: Proficiency in modern web technologies (Python is a plus), relational databases, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Microservices Architecture: Strong experience designing and developing microservices-based architectures. Familiarity with service discovery, API Gateway, inter-service communication, and distributed systems principles.
Scalability & Performance: Experience with designing highly scalable and performant systems. Knowledge of caching, database sharding, partitioning, and high-throughput systems.
Security Expertise: Understanding of cloud security principles, cryptography, identity and access management (IAM), and secure coding practices.
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Soft Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience working in agile, collaborative environments.
About VerbaFlo.ai
VerbaFlo.ai is a fast-growing AI SaaS startup revolutionizing how businesses leverage AI-powered solutions. As a part of our dynamic team, you’ll work alongside industry leaders and visionaries to drive innovation and execution across multiple functions.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop user-friendly, scalable, and high-performance web applications. This role requires deep expertise in backend technologies, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines.
- Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and AI teams to deliver cohesive features and seamless user experiences.
- Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of backend systems.
- Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern backend practices.
- Implement automated testing, CI/CD workflows, and infrastructure as code (where applicable).
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of backend features, from architecture to deployment.
- Monitor production systems and resolve performance and scalability issues.
- Contribute to architectural decisions and help evolve our engineering best practices.
Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience in backend development in startups, preferably in SaaS or AI-driven products.
- Proficiency in Node.js, Python, or Go
- Deep understanding of RESTful API design.
- Strong experience with databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch.
- Exposure to message queues, job schedulers, or event-driven architectures (e.g., SQS, Celery, etc).
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and writing unit/integration tests.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a mindset geared toward performance and security.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Why Join Us?
- Work directly with top leadership in a high-impact role.
- Be part of an innovative and fast-growing AI startup.
- Opportunity to take ownership of key projects and drive efficiency.
- A collaborative, ambitious, and fast-paced work environment.
- Perks & Benefits: gym membership benefit, workation policy, and company-sponsored lunch.
If you’re looking for an exciting role that combines strategy, execution, and leadership exposure, we’d love to hear from you!
About NonStop io Technologies
NonStop io Technologies is a value-driven company with a strong focus on process-oriented software engineering. We specialize in Product Development and have a decade's worth of experience in building web and mobile applications across various domains. NonStop io Technologies follows core principles that guide its operations and believes in staying invested in a product's vision for the long term. We are a small but proud group of individuals who believe in the 'givers gain' philosophy and strive to provide value in order to seek value. We are committed to and specialize in building cutting-edge technology products and serving as trusted technology partners for startups and enterprises. We pride ourselves on fostering innovation, learning, and community engagement. Join us to work on impactful projects in a collaborative and vibrant environment.
Brief Description
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Backend Engineer (Python) to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in backend development, API design, scalable application architecture, and SaaS applications, along with exposure to data processing, ETL workflows, and data integration. Familiarity with React and frontend technologies is an added advantage.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build, enhance, and maintain robust, secure, and high-performance applications while contributing to backend services, data workflows, and cloud-based systems.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance web applications and backend services.
- Develop secure, efficient, and reliable backend services and RESTful APIs using Python.(Django/Flask)
- Design and implement scalable microservices and distributed application components.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers and contribute to React-based features or integrations when required.
- Develop, maintain, and support ETL/data processing workflows for extracting, transforming, and loading data across systems.
- Build Python-based data processing scripts, services, and integrations to support application and business requirements.
- Work with relational databases to support data extraction, transformation, validation, and loading processes.
- Collaborate with data and engineering teams to improve data quality, reliability, and processing efficiency.
- Work closely with product managers, designers, QA engineers, DevOps, data engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
- Write clean, maintainable, reusable, and testable code following software engineering best practices.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to coding standards, engineering practices, and technical improvements.
- Optimize applications, APIs, databases, ETL processes, and backend services for performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve application, data processing, and production issues.
- Contribute to system architecture, technical design decisions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure application quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, cloud-based applications, and deployment automation.
- Monitor and support backend services and data workflows in development, staging, and production environments
Requirements
- 3 to 6 years of professional experience in Backend Development using Python.
- Strong hands-on experience with Python backend frameworks such as Django and Flask.
- Experience building and supporting SaaS applications, with exposure to microservices, caching, pub-sub, messaging technologies, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems.
- Exposure to ETL processes, data pipelines, data integration, or data processing using Python. (Preferred)
- Understanding of ETL concepts such as data extraction, transformation, validation, loading, and data quality.(Preferred)
- Experience working with relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL, for application development and/or data processing workflows.
- Strong understanding of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or SQL Server.
- Familiarity with frontend technologies, particularly React, is an advantage.
- Experience with version control systems such as Git.
- Exposure to technologies such as Kafka, Redis, Elasticsearch, Redshift, Nginx, and GraphQL is a plus.
- Exposure to data technologies or tools such as Airflow, Pandas, SQLAlchemy, Spark, or similar data processing frameworks is a plus.
- Strong foundation in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, object-oriented programming, and software design principles.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins.
- Good understanding of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Strong understanding of software design principles, scalable application architecture, and data structures.
- Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
- Knowledge of automated testing frameworks and best practices.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge healthcare product
- A collaborative and learning-driven environment
- Exposure to AI and software engineering innovations
- Excellent work ethic and culture
If you're passionate about technology and want to work on impactful projects, we'd love to hear from you!







