Backend Engineer

About Tamasha

Tamasha is building next-generation live, social, and real-time consumer

experiences across gaming, audio, video, and interactive platforms. Our backend

systems power millions of real-time interactions, low-latency data flows, and high

throughput event-driven services.

Role Overview

As a Software Development Engineer III (Backend), you will operate as a senior

individual contributor owning mission-critical backend systems. You will design

scalable architectures, solve complex distributed systems problems, and influence

engineering standards across teams.

Roles & Responsibilities

 Own backend systems end-to-end, from design and implementation to

production reliability and long-term evolution.

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Design scalable, fault-tolerant, and low-latency backend architectures for real

time and event-driven use cases.

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Lead system design decisions including data models, service boundaries, async

workflows, and scalability strategies.

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Build and operate high-throughput services handling millions of events, requests,

or messages per day.

 Own reliability metrics such as p95/p99 latency, uptime, error budgets, and

participate in incident resolution and post-mortems.

Drive architectural migrations including monolith to microservices and

synchronous to asynchronous flows.

 Collaborate with product, frontend, and data teams to translate complex

requirements into robust backend solutions.

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Improve developer productivity by contributing to internal platforms, tooling,

CI/CD pipelines, and coding standards.

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Mentor engineers through design reviews, code reviews, and technical guidance

without direct people management.

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Proactively identify performance bottlenecks, cost inefficiencies, and scalability

risks and resolve them at the system level.

Tech Stack

Backend: Node.js (NestJS / Express), Golang, Java

Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis

Messaging & Async: Kafka, SQS, RabbitMQ, Pub/Sub

Real-time: WebSockets, Server-Sent Events

Cloud & Infra: AWS / GCP, Docker, Kubernetes

Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience

• Proven ownership of production systems at scale

• Strong understanding of distributed systems and async architectures

• Experience handling production incidents and system reliability

• Ability to independently design and evolve backend systems

JioTesseract, a digital arm of Reliance Industries, is India's leading and largest AR/VR organization with the mission to democratize mixed reality for India and the world. We make products at the cross of hardware, software, content and services with focus on making India the leader in spatial computing. We specialize in creating solutions in AR, VR and AI, with some of our notable products such as JioGlass, JioDive, 360 Streaming, Metaverse, AR/VR headsets for consumers and enterprise space.

About the Job

As a Cloud Backend Engineer you will design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend systems in cloud environments. You will be responsible for building cloud-native applications, optimizing backend performance, and ensuring seamless integration with frontend services and third-party systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Backend Development
• Design and implement scalable and high-performance backend services and APIs for cloud-based applications.
• Develop microservices architectures and serverless functions to support business needs.
• Ensure backend systems are secure, reliable, and performant, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• Cloud Infrastructure and Deployment
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Azure.
• Deploy and maintain backend services using cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes and ensure smooth delivery of updates.
• Performance Optimization
• Monitor and optimize the performance of backend services, including database queries, API responses, and system throughput.
• Implement caching strategies, load balancing, and other performance-enhancing techniques to ensure scalability and responsiveness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues and system bottlenecks.
• Database Management
• Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and performance.
• Implement data access patterns and optimize queries for efficient data retrieval and storage.
• Ensure backup, recovery, and data security practices are in place.
• Integration and Collaboration
• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate backend services with frontend applications and third-party systems.
• Participate in architectural discussions and provide input on system design and technology choices.
• Ensure clear communication and documentation of backend services, APIs, and system interactions.
• Security and Compliance
• Implement security best practices to protect backend services from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including data privacy and protection requirements.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to maintain system integrity.
• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Develop and maintain automated tests for backend services, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
• Perform code reviews and participate in quality assurance processes to ensure high code quality and reliability.
• Monitor and address issues identified during testing and production deployments.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
• Document backend services, APIs, and infrastructure setups to facilitate knowledge sharing and support.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and deployment guides.
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members and contribute to a collaborative development environment.

What We Need To See

• Strong experience in backend development, cloud technologies, and distributed systems, with a focus on building robust, high-performance solutions.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on cloud-based applications.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-native technologies.
• Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless architectures.
• Technical Expertise in:

1. Backend Development

• Strong experience with backend programming languages such as Node.js, Python
• Expertise in working with frameworks such as NestJS, Express.js, or Django.

2. Microservices Architecture

• Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of service discovery, API gateways, and distributed tracing.

3. API Development

• Proficiency in designing, building, and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with API security, rate limiting, and authentication mechanisms (e.g., JWT, OAuth).

4. Database Management

• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).
• Experience in database schema design, optimization, and management. 

5. Cloud Services

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure,AWS or Google Cloud.

6. Performance Optimization

• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of backend services.

7. Security

• Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing secure coding practices.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Technical Product Manager (TPM)

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Experience: 4–8 years

Team: Engineering / Product

About the Role

We’re looking for a Technical Product Manager to run execution across product, engineering, and customer-facing teams. You will own delivery, keep teams aligned, and ensure the right things ship at the right time — balancing product roadmap, customer issues, sales priorities, and platform reliability in a fast-moving startup environment.

What You’ll Do

• Own end-to-end delivery of engineering and product initiatives
• Build and maintain sprint plans, delivery timelines, and roadmaps
• Prioritize work across features, bugs, customer requests, sales needs, and infrastructure
• Work closely with engineers to translate requirements into clear execution plans
• Run Agile ceremonies (planning, stand-ups, reviews, retros)
• Track delivery, risks, and team capacity
• Communicate progress, blockers, and timelines to leadership and stakeholders
• Use data from tools like Mixpanel and monitoring systems to track delivery health

What We’re Looking For

• 4–8 years of experience with:
• 2+ years in technical project/program management
• 2+ years in software or engineering roles
• Strong understanding of Agile, SDLC, and modern product delivery
• Experience working with SaaS or product engineering teams
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, ambiguous startup environments
• Strong communication, ownership, and prioritization skills

Why This Role Matters

You’ll sit at the center of product, engineering, sales, and support — ensuring the company ships fast without breaking things, and that the right priorities always win.

JioTesseract, a digital arm of Reliance Industries, is India's leading and largest AR/VR organization with the mission to democratize mixed reality for India and the world. We make products at the cross of hardware, software, content and services with focus on making India the leader in spatial computing. We specialize in creating solutions in AR, VR and AI, with some of our notable products such as JioGlass, JioDive, 360 Streaming, Metaverse, AR/VR headsets for consumers and enterprise space.

Mon-Fri, In office role with excellent perks and benefits!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js or Python, or Java.

2. Build and implement scalable and robust microservices and integrate API gateways.

3. Develop and optimize NoSQL database structures and queries (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB).

4. Implement real-time data pipelines using Kafka.

5. Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration of backend services.

6. Write clean, reusable, and efficient code following best practices, including design patterns.

7. Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing systems for improved performance.

Mandatory Skills:

1. Proficiency in at least one backend technology: Node.js or Python, or Java.

2. Strong experience in:

i. Microservices architecture,

ii. API gateways,

iii. NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB),

iv. Kafka

v. Data structures (e.g., arrays, linked lists, trees).

3. Frameworks:

i. If Java : Spring framework for backend development.

ii. If Python: FastAPI/Django frameworks for AI applications.

iii. If Node: Express.js for Node.js development.

Good to Have Skills:

1. Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration.

2. Familiarity with in-memory databases like Redis or Memcached.

3. Frontend skills: Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or frameworks like React.js.

The tech stack looks like the below (expect this to change as we scale):

1. Typescript for APIs (REST and GraphQL)
2. Kafka, Spark, and data warehouses for ML pipelines (spark on python/scala)
3. Solidity + hardhat for smart contracts (in the future, rust, go and move)
4. AWS & Terraform
5. Full nodes

You can expect to do some or all of the following:

1. Read through protocols’ whitepapers and smart contracts to derive metrics and analyze risks
2. Architect the backend for APIs, async jobs, and blockchain integration
3. Build clean, concise APIs for customer integration, along with the documentation
4. Setup, run and maintain full and archive nodes across different chains
5. Integrate with multiple partners like exchanges and custody providers
6. Fool-proof security across the stack - encryption, hashing, privacy, VPC, etc.
7. Infrastructure as code - build terraform scripts and ensure easy replication of the infra across different regions
8. Research the top DeFi protocols to uncover better insights for our customers and evaluate their risk profiles, security, and historical returns
9. Manage production deployments, logging, and monitoring

We expect you to be fairly comfortable with working with both web3 and web2 stacks. We do not expect that you have web3 experience on day 1, but you should be willing to wear multiple hats, learn things quickly and move fast.

1. Generalist, a solid engineer who can learn things on your own and have an eye for clean, tested, and well-documented code
2. We don’t look at the number of years of work experience as a criterion, but rather see what you have done in your life so far (side projects, open-source contributions, blogs, etc.). We don’t care about degrees, the institutions you went to, or the companies you worked for before. We are open to talking as long as you have good judgment, great clarity, align with our values and have a strong track record of thoughtful work
3. Understand the fundamentals of building and integrating APIs and secure systems. Bonus if you know a bit about blockchains and protocols
4. You can be strong on the backend, front-end, or can dabble everywhere. We want you to play to your strengths and will provide enough opportunities to learn and do things outside of your comfort zone

Pay and benefits We offer a solid, competitive package (including early-stage equity) that is location agnostic. We give you the flexibility to choose the split between cash and equity.

Position : Backend Developer – SDE3 : Java/Nodejs

As part of the engineering team, you would be expected to have deep technology expertise with a passion for building highly scalable products. This is a unique opportunity where you can impact the lives of people across 150+ countries!

Responsibilities

● Own architecture, design, development, and implementation of different modules/features of the services

● Design, develop, deploy and support web applications.

● Bring in industry best practices

● Discover opportunities for performance improvements

● Recommend ways to improve reliability, efficiency and code quality

● Focus on continuous delivery and reducing complexity

● Carry out code reviews and manage pull requests within the mobile application development team

● Build applications based on micro-services architecture

Requirements

● Overall 5+ years of experience in Backend development (Java or Nodejs).

● B.E/B.Tech in CS or equivalent streams from institute of repute (IITs, NITs, BITs, IIITs or equivalent)

● Strong object oriented design skills & knowledge of design patterns

● Experience in working with data platform & data lake pipeline building is preferred.

● Experience designing & developing distributed systems involving multiple web services, databases (both SQL and NoSQL), caches, queues, etc. taking into consideration scalability, availability, fault tolerance, consistency, etc. of the overall system

● Well-aware of and enforces development best practices: Unit Tests, Code Reviews, Integration Tests, CI/CD, Monitoring, Alerting, etc