Backend Developer

We are looking for an experienced SDE-3 Backend Engineer (Node.js) to lead the backend engineering pod responsible for third-party integrations, observability, and engineering support.

The role requires someone who is technically strong in Node.js, TypeScript, databases, and backend system design, and who can remain hands-on while guiding engineers and working closely with internal teams and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Own delivery, quality, and production stability for third-party
• integrations, observability, and engineering support.
• Own technical design, architecture decisions, code reviews, and delivery quality for services owned by the pod.
• Drive strong engineering practices across design reviews, code reviews, testing, documentation, release discipline, and operational readiness.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Own integrations with banks, payment partners, fintech partners, and other external systems.
• Ensure partner integrations are reliable, secure, well-documented, and easy to support.
• Build monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and visibility across critical services and partner workflows.
• Create and maintain runbooks, SOPs, dashboards, and troubleshooting guides for critical services and partner workflows.
• Drive timely resolution of production issues, partner issues, and internal escalations.
• Perform RCA for incidents and ensure long-term fixes are implemented.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve engineering practices within the pod.

• Strong hands-on experience in Node.js and TypeScript backend development.
• Strong database skills, including schema design, query optimization, indexing, transactions, and performance tuning.
• Strong understanding of building scalable, performant, resilient, and fault-tolerant backend systems.
• Experience with third-party integrations, webhooks, callbacks, retries, timeouts, and error handling.
• Strong debugging and production issue resolution skills.
• Experience with logging, monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and observability tools is preferred.
• Good understanding of secure API design, authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Exposure to AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Grafana, Prometheus, ELK, or similar tools.
• Ability to guide and mentor engineers while remaining hands-on.
• Ability to drive delivery, manage technical execution, and ensure quality within the pod.
• Strong communication skills for working with internal teams and external stakeholders.

**Company Overview**

We are a VC-backed fintech startup developing an innovative online trading platform. As we scale, we're seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with expertise in Python to join our growing team and help build a robust, scalable infrastructure for our cutting-edge trading application.

We're based out of the UK and have our engineering team in India.

**Job Description**

We are looking for a backend developer who specialises in Python. Your role will focus on developing and maintaining the server-side logic, optimising performance, and ensuring seamless integration with the frontend. You’ll work closely with the engineering and product teams to deliver a high-quality, secure, and scalable platform.

**Responsibilities**

1. Develop and maintain server-side logic using Python

2. Design and implement APIs for seamless integration with frontend components

3. Optimise backend performance and scalability for high traffic and large data loads

4. Build and maintain databases, ensuring security, data integrity, and optimal performance

5. Collaborate with frontend engineers to ensure smooth integration between backend and frontend systems

6. Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise backend infrastructure

7. Implement data protection, security protocols, and authentication mechanisms (e.g., JWT)

8. Maintain and enhance real-time communication systems using WebSockets or similar protocols

**Required Skills**

1. Strong proficiency in Python and related technologies, knowledge of databases and SQL, and experience with web frameworks like Django or FastAPI

2. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, and the ability to solve problems

3. Good understanding of OOPs, task broking services, Queues, Redis

4. Familiarity with RESTful API design and integration

5. Strong understanding of database management (e.g., PostgreSQL, Redis) and caching strategies

6. Familiarity with modern authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., JWT, OAuth)

7. Proficiency in working with cloud hosting services (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.)

8. Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

9. Knowledge of real-time communication protocols (e.g., WebSockets, TCP, SSE)

10. Strong understanding of security best practices for server-side applications

11. Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines

12. Minimum of 2-3.5 years of experience building scalable backend systems

**Perks**

1. Work From Anywhere Flexibility

2. Unlimited Leaves policy*

3. Competitive salary and unlimited growth opportunities

4. Insights on how HFT is done using cutting edge technology

If you’re passionate about building scalable, high-performance backend systems and want to be part of a cutting-edge fintech startup, we’d love to hear from you!

Mandatory Skills: Exp in anyone MNC framework (Laravel/Codeigniter/CakePHP)

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. As a PHP Developer, you will be responsible for developing and coding all server-side logic using the CakePHP framework.
2. Writing back-end code and building efficient PHP modules.
3. Understand existing software products and contribute towards improving it.

• Building and configuring Magento 1x and 2x eCommerce websites.
• Coding of the Magento templates.
• Developing Magento modules in PHP using best practices.
• Designing themes and interfaces.
• Setting performance tasks and goals.
• Troubleshooting integration issues.
• Updating website features and security patches.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• Advanced knowledge of Magento, JavaScript, HTML, PHP, CSS, and MySQL.
• Experience with complete eCommerce lifecycle development.
• Understanding of modern UI/UX trends.
• Knowledge of Google Tag Manager, SEO, Google Analytics, PPC, and A/B Testing.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage projects and work to strict deadlines.
• Ability to work in a team environment.