Backend Engineer

Job Title: Principal Backend Engineer

Experience: 7+ Years

Location: Panchkula (Onsite)

📍 Office will move to IT Park, Chandigarh from February

Work Mode: Onsite | 5 Days a Week

About the Role

We are looking for a Principal Backend Engineer to architect, scale, and lead the development of robust backend systems. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll drive technical decisions, mentor engineers, collaborate closely with clients and product teams, and help modernize platforms using scalable architectures and emerging technologies, including AI/ML where relevant.

Tech Stack

• Backend: PHP (Laravel / CodeIgniter), Node.js
• Databases: MySQL, MongoDB
• Architecture: Microservices / Modular Monolith
• Cloud (Good to Have): AWS / GCP

Key Responsibilities

Backend Architecture & Development

• Own and evolve backend architecture across PHP and Node.js services
• Design and review scalable, maintainable systems (microservices or modular monoliths)
• Manage and optimize integrations across MySQL and MongoDB (data modeling, indexing, performance tuning)

Technical Leadership

• Lead system design discussions, architecture reviews, and code quality initiatives
• Establish backend development standards, best practices, and documentation
• Mentor mid and senior engineers on design patterns, testing strategies, and CI/CD pipelines
• Drive decisions around refactoring legacy systems and platform modernization

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Act as the technical SPOC for backend architecture and integrations
• Translate business and product requirements into technical solutions
• Explain trade-offs, constraints, and backend workflows to non-technical stakeholders
• Present PoCs and technical approaches confidently to clients

AI & ML Integration (Strategic / Optional)

• Identify backend use cases for AI such as personalization, recommendations, fraud detection, or data enrichment
• Design backend APIs, services, or cron jobs that interact with AI/ML models
• Collaborate with data teams and stay updated on AI tools/APIs (e.g., OpenAI, LangChain)

Scalability, Security & Performance

• Ensure API security, role-based access control, and rate limiting
• Optimize system performance using caching, queues, and query optimization
• Plan and support horizontal/vertical scaling on cloud infrastructure

What We’re Looking For

• 8+ years of backend development experience in PHP and/or Node.js
• Strong expertise in database design (MySQL & MongoDB)
• Proven experience leading architecture decisions and mentoring engineers
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to clients and stakeholders
• Proactive mindset toward scalability, performance, and system resilience
• Bonus: Experience or curiosity around AI APIs and real-world AI integration

Why Join uEngage?

• Work on high-impact systems used by thousands of users
• Collaborate with product, design, data, and client teams
• High ownership and freedom to architect and innovate
• Competitive compensation and a collaborative work culture

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Core Java and extensive experience in developing and deploying applications using Spring Boot, Apache Tomcat, and other related technologies. The candidate should possess expertise in building Restful Web Services, Microservices architecture, and be proficient in implementing multi-threading concepts.

Additionally, experience with Maven, Git, Jenkins, and Agile Scrum methodologies is essential for this role. The candidate should also have a solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes. Familiarity with various databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MongoDB, along with third-party API integration and payment gateway integration, is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, deploy, and maintain Java-based applications.

• Design and implement Restful Web Services and Microservices using Spring Boot.

• Utilize multi-threading concepts to enhance application performance.

• Integrate third-party APIs and payment gateways into applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.

• Ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.

• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in production environments.

• Document design decisions, processes, and procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Java Developer with expertise in Core Java.

• Strong knowledge of Spring Boot, Apache Tomcat, and multi-threading concepts.

• Hands-on experience in building Restful Web Services and Microservices architecture.

• Proficiency in using Maven, Git, and Jenkins for build and deployment processes.

• Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies and SDLC processes.

• Experience working with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or MongoDB.

• Demonstrated ability to integrate third-party APIs and payment gateways.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills.

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases like MongoDB.

• Knowledge of Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines

Key Responsibilities:

• Development & Customization: Develop and support client-specific customizations, integration, and automation under guidance.
• Ownership: Deliver assigned development tasks with quality, within estimated effort and timelines
• Established Tools and Processes: Follow established tools, coding standards, SDLC, CI/CD, and security practices.
• Collaboration: Partner effectively across a global team, including Team Lead/Senior Developers, consultants, project managers, Deltek partners and subcontractors, and cloud operations.
• Quality Assurance: Follow established security, quality, and testing protocols. Support testing activities, fix defects and rework items under guidance to maintain customer satisfaction and governance standards.
• Leverage AI-first methodology throughout the project lifecycle: use AI-powered tools to design, develop, and maintain scalable technical solutions.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively engage in learning new tools, technologies, and Deltek product capabilities.

Qualifications :

• Required Skills:
• Academic qualification: Bachelor’s degree (2025/2026 Pass out) in Computer Science/IT & E&C/ MCA. Minimum 70% & above in academics throughout.
• Job Location: Only Bangalore Candidates
• Project experience: Entry‑level experience through academic projects, internships, labs, or personal/open‑source projects.
• Development & Engineering Practices: Knowledge of object-oriented programming, core software development principles, and computer science fundamentals such as data structures, algorithms, and logical problem solving.
• Analytical and Problem‑Solving Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly
• Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to participate in technical discussions and explain ideas clearly.
• Learning Mindset: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to learn and apply new concepts quickly
• Technical Skills
• Programming Fundamentals: Basic proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python, JavaScript (Node.js preferred), Java, or C/C++, with understanding of object‑oriented programming concepts.
• Computer Science Foundations: Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and basic software design principles gained through academic or project work.
• Web & Integration (Exposure): Introductory experience with web applications, APIs, integrations, or automation through coursework or hands‑on projects.
• Testing & Debugging: Basic Understanding of unit testing, debugging, and defect fixing as part of the development lifecycle.
• Tools & Platforms (Exposure): Familiarity with development tools such as IDEs, version control (Git), and basic build or deployment concepts.
• AI Tools (Plus): Hands‑on experience or foundational knowledge of AI/LLM‑based tools (such as AI assistants or copilots) and prompt engineering.
• Success Criteria for the Role
• Requirement Clarity: Quickly grasp and clarify assigned requirements or technical specifications, ensuring tasks are well-defined and minimizing the need for rework.
• Execution: Consistently completes development tasks and project assignments within agreed timelines, proactively communicating risks or blockers to avoid delays or scope drift.
• Quality: Delivers code with low defect rates by following coding standards and thorough testing, leading to successful QA/UAT outcomes with minimal rework or iterations.
• Collaboration & Communication: Receives positive feedback from team leads/Senior developer, peers, and stakeholders for clear communication, teamwork, and reliable technical contributions.
• AI Adoption: Demonstrate efficiency gains through AI usage including faster specification writing, improved code quality, automated testing.
• Why Join Deltek?
• At Deltek, you'll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering innovative ERP solutions that empower organizations to achieve their goals. Our culture values collaboration, professional growth, and flexibility, providing you with opportunities to work on impactful projects and advance your career. You'll benefit from our commitment to leveraging cutting-edge AI capabilities, enabling you to design more innovative, more efficient solutions for our clients. Join us to make a difference in a supportive environment where your expertise is valued and your contributions drive real business success.

We are having urgent requirement of PHP Developer at GIGL Summaries Private Limited

Experience: 3 year to 5 years

Responsibilities and Duties

• PHP Web Development experience – Strong knowledge Core PHP and MVC PHP frameworks.
• Strong technical skills
• Should have positive and adaptive behavior. Strong knowledge of the common PHP or web server exploits and their solutions
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Understanding client requirements & functional specifications
• Developing and maintaining dynamic websites and web applications
• Ensuring foolproof performance of the deliverable  Must be proficient in PHP, MySQL, CSS, HTML, Javascript, AJAX, XML
• Must have experience with any MVC framework like Yii, Yii2
• Must have capacity to work independently and also as a part of team
• Eager to learn new web technologies
• Must have a good knowledge of Modular Programming
• if knows node.js or react it would be plus point

We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.

• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.

• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.

• Designing customer-facing UI and back-end services for various business processes.

• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.

• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.

• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.

• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.

• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.

• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.

Requirements

• At least 1 - 3 years experience as a Node.js developer.
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Availability to resolve urgent web application issues outside of business hours.

Key Skill

Node.Js, Object Oriented Programming, Java Script, HTML/HTML5, CSS/CSS3

We are looking for an experienced top-notch Software Engineer to grow with our development team. As a Node.js engineer, you will be involved from conception to completion with projects that are technologically sound and impactful.

What you will do: 

1. Work on existing software solutions or new systems on the specified programming language.
2. Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code. 
3. Ensure the best possible performance, quality of the solution you are working on. 
4. Working closely with business analysts, software engineers, product managers, designers and other stakeholders. 
5. Write well-designed and efficient code by adhering to the specified coding standards. 
6. Mentor and support other team members by doing code reviews and applying your experience in process and technical leadership.
7. Document the development process, architecture, and standard components.

1. Minimum 2 years of work experience as a Software Engineer(Node.js).
2. Good knowledge of SQL and related databases.
3. Proficient in Node.js, Javascript, AJAX, jQuery, JSON, CSS and HTML.
4. Knowledge of object-oriented programming.
5. Knowledge of the Front-end and Back-end processes.
6. Knowledge of web development, continuous integration, and cloud technologies
7. Proficiency with RESTful APIs to connect applications to back-end services.
8. Flexibility to switch to a new programming language as and when required. 
9. Ability to own a product and deliver exceptional quality. 
10. Analytical capabilities and logical approach to problem-solving. 
11. Familiarity with software development lifecycle and agile methodology.
12. Good at writing understandable, testable code with an eye towards maintainability 
13. Proficiency in software engineering tools. 
14. Have system-level thinking and the ability to develop a system as a whole. 
15. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering or any other relevant course. 
16. Good communication skills - including the ability to convey information to non-technical team members in a concise and clear way. 
17. Ability to understand the end-user. 

• Impactful Projects: At Synoriq, you get to work on exciting projects that create a huge impact in the lives of common people. You get exposure to the various domains we work in - be it the financial sector or the government sector. With projects of such scale, we work on the latest and most popular technologies in the market. 
• Great Nucleus of Minds: You get to work with the smartest people and learn together. Our team is a bunch of talented designers, engineers, singers, storytellers, and dancers.  
• Fun: We understand that theres a life outside the office too. We offer flexibility in the work schedule and work from home so that you give your best every day.  
• Leadership Initiatives: We promote the overall development of an individual and help you realize your professional goals. There are ample learning opportunities providing exposure in different domains and working in cutting-edge technology.

As Back end developer, we expect you to be motivated in solving real-life complex problems and create compelling experiences for our Resellers. Being a small company we have a culture of creative problem solving, intellectual design, fast-paced development, and passionate product delivery. Enhance or build Restful web services for our mobile app.

Responsibilities:

• Develop server-side components, REST APIs
• Assume ownership for existing and new modules including design, development, and unit testing for enhancements of existing modules and development of new modules.
• Analyse problems logically and exercise sound judgment in defining, evaluating, and solving difficult technical and operational problems where solutions may be of a precedent-establishing nature.
• Lead the design and architectural improvements
• Participate and collaborate with team members in design discussions, determines areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation, suggest enhancements to architecture, implement POCs, and enhance application.
• Reduce technical debt with quality coding

Requirements:

• A solid grounding in Computer Science fundamentals (based on a BS or MS in CS or related field) from IITs and Premier Engineering College.
• Excellent Object Orientation, coupled with excellent problem solving and debugging skills.
• Highly skilled at Java and related technologies, including Java Frameworks like Spring-boot or Drop wizard, RESTful web services, JSON, Servlet, JSP, MySQL, MongoDB, Kafka, AWS Solr.
• Must have hands-on experience in building scalable and secure back end systems.
• Have hands-on experience with systems that are asynchronous, RESTful and demand concurrency
• Good to have knowledge of best software engineering practices for all stages of the software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, testing, deployment.

Preferred Skills: 

We want to really emphasize Spring Boot (2+ years although 1+ if candidate particularly strong) Using Redis as a caching technology with Spring Boot would be a strong plus 

Using Redisson (a particular java client library that can be easily configured with Spring Boot) would be a strong plus 

Knowledge of event based messaging systems (Amazon SNS, Amazon MQ, or Kafka (in AWS) Data Cleaning tools and techniques in CSV and Excel 

Strong Knowledge of Spring Boot Dependency Injection and Configuration 

Experience with APIs for popular e-commerce platforms (Magento, Shopify, Big Commerce, etc.) 

SDLC (Software Development Lifecycle) Tools in the context of AWS. (Tools classified under DevOps) 

Experience with managing AWS EC2 VM instances and using AWS managed Services (like S3, MySQL, VPC/Networking, Lambda, etc) 

Performance Analysis Tools (Code Profiling) on Java VM and particularly Spring Boot 

Nice to Have: 

Experience with Cassandra or MongoDB with Spring Boot 

Horizontal Scaling with Spring Boot (considerations running multiple instances of Spring Boot instances) 

Experience with placing Spring Boot applications in Docker/Kubernetes container ecosystems (especially in AWS)