
Job Title: Tech Lead (Backend Heavy)
Location: Onsite – Indore (Vijaynagar), MP, India
Experience: 4–6 Years
Notice Period: Immediate to 30 days preferred
Company Overview
Kuvaka Tech builds scalable, high-performance products across Web2 and Web3 ecosystems. We operate in a fast-paced startup environment, focusing on delivering efficient, production-ready solutions within tight timelines.
Role Overview
We are looking for a Tech Lead who is backend-heavy, highly product-driven, and capable of owning end-to-end technical execution. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working across multiple backend stacks, while also having enough frontend understanding to unblock issues independently.
This role requires someone who can solve problems proactively, handle technical blockers without unnecessary escalations, and drive projects efficiently in a startup environment.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Ownership
- Take end-to-end ownership of projects from planning to deployment
- Ensure timely delivery under tight deadlines
- Maintain high standards of code quality, scalability, and performance
Backend Development (Core Focus)
- Design and build scalable backend systems using Python and other backend stacks
- Architect APIs, services, and data flows for high-performance applications
- Handle complex technical challenges independently
Frontend Awareness
- Possess working knowledge of frontend technologies (React.js / Next.js)
- Be capable of debugging and resolving frontend issues when required
Problem Solving & Execution
- Identify and resolve technical blockers independently before escalation
- Drive solutions with a cost-efficient and time-efficient approach
- Optimise system performance and architecture
Innovation & Product Thinking
- Contribute new ideas and technical improvements
- Think from a product perspective, not just implementation
- Continuously improve processes and delivery speed
Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Engineering)
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders
- Guide junior developers when required
Required Skills-
Core Technical
- Strong experience in Python (Django/FastAPI preferred)
- Experience with multiple backend stacks (Node.js, etc. is a plus)
- Solid understanding of system design, APIs, and databases
Frontend Understanding
- Hands-on or working knowledge of React.js / modern frontend frameworks
Engineering Mindset
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to handle pressure and tight deadlines
- Experience working in startup environments
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 4–6 years of experience in product-based or startup environments
- Has worked on multiple projects end-to-end
- Highly productive, proactive, and ownership-driven
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to take initiative and make decisions independently
- Focused on efficiency, scalability, and execution speed
What We’re Looking For
- Someone who doesn’t wait for instructions but takes initiative
- A problem solver who fixes issues before they escalate
- A tech-driven thinker with strong execution capability
- Comfortable in fast-moving, high-pressure startup setups
Hiring Process
- HR Round
- Assignment
- Technical Round
- Cultural Fit Round
- Founder’s Call

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Requirements:
- Proficient in fundamental Software Design Principles, Data Structures, Algorithms, Problem Solving and Complexity Analysis.
- Proficient in programming languages like Python/Java/Javascript/Golang or similar.
- Strong understanding of professional software engineering practices & best practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
- Hands-on Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases such as Postgres, Mysql, MongoDB.
- Hands-on experience with GIT, CI/CD, REST APIs and Cloud ( AWS/ GCP/ Azure) will be preferred.
- Understanding of Microservice Architecture and System Design Principles is a plus.
- Self-driven, detail-oriented and Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and ability to deliver great work.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing, releasing and maintaining large scale software applications.
About Thrillophilia :
At Thrillophilia, we are building multiple digital travel brands leveraging our proficiency in ecommerce, technology, distribution and marketing. We love to start from “Zeroes”. We plan, build and scale travel marvels from scratch and are absolutely obsessed about creating the best travel experiences for our customers. Our goal is to create 100+ sizable travel brands across the globe by 2027.
Thrillophilia is one of the key brands under 53 Takeoffs umbrella. Today, 100 Million+ travelers use our brands to discover and book diverse travel experiences. With multiple tourism and start-up awards as well as global recognition under our belt, we have scaled ten-fold over the past three years. You might know us from early Thrillophilia’s days. The journey of Thrillophilia is rooted in a passion for travel, technology, and people. It began back in 2011 when the global market was still too young for online travel. Ever since we have grown to become India’s largest online platform for booking affordable travel experiences across 55+ countries. Our offerings are diverse and wholesome, with 24,000+ products and services ranging from tours and activities to luxury and culture stays, powered by exclusive deals and extra effort to bring joy to all our travelers.
Awards we won at Thrillophilia -
- YourStory’s best places to work!
- ISB’s BizQuest.
- Singapore Bash’s best startup.
- London Mayor’s IE20.
About our people - Ah, let's talk a bit about the folks over at Thrillophilia, where hard work and ownership run rampant, and problem-solving is the name of the game. The team here doesn't just punch the clock and head home. They're in it to win it, do the best work of their life by taking ownership of their work and striving for excellence in everything they do.
Whether it's finding the best hidden gem in the world or developing tech solutions, there is a deep ownership and accountability and Remarkable is one word to summarize their work!
They're a fun-loving bunch, they party really hard and share a passion for travel, and they're not afraid to let loose and enjoy the journey. From backpacking through Southeast Asia to exploring the hidden corners of their own cities, these adventure seekers somehow always manage to take out time to party and travel the world.
So, if you're looking for some inspiration, just take a look at the people of Thrillophilia. They're living proof that with hard work, ownership, and a vision to solve problems at scale, anything is possible.
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Software Developer with expertise in Ruby on Rails and React.js to join our dynamic and innovative tech team. As a Senior Software Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing high-quality software solutions that drive the success of our travel platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, UI/UX design, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of features and deliver exceptional user experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient web applications using Ruby on Rails and React.js.
- Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and fellow developers to understand requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver high-quality software products.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices and coding standards.
- Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers to enhance team productivity and code quality.
- Optimize application performance and ensure efficient resource utilization by conducting performance testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to Ruby on Rails and React.js, and share knowledge with the team.
- Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy and maintain applications in cloud-based environments.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- Proven experience as a Senior Software Developer / Module Lead, preferably with a focus on Ruby on Rails and React.js. (At least 4+ years of experience)
- Strong expertise in Ruby on Rails and React.js, with a solid understanding of their core principles, frameworks, and ecosystem.
- Proficient in front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Experience with database systems, including SQL and NoSQL databases especially PostgresSQL.
- Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
- Ability to write efficient, maintainable, and testable code, with a strong emphasis on software quality and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies.
If you are passionate about building revolutionary travel products, thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment, and are ready to take on exciting challenges, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and embark on a transformative journey to redefine the future of travel!
- 5+ years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on Node.js and TypeScript.
- Strong understanding of Node.js frameworks.
- Proficiency in TypeScript, with experience in building scalable applications.
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design, WebSocket, and asynchronous programming patterns.
- Experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL), including MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.
- Familiarity with blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency exchanges is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of security principles and best practices for web applications.
As an Associate Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on the creation and maintenance of scalable, high-quality software as we grow. You'll work closely with the CTO and quickly gain skills and responsibilities as the team and the technical requirements grow.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop RESTful APIs leveraging Django classes, ORM and Postgres Database
- Develop solutions that meet business objectives while leveraging industry best practices
- Write high-quality source code to program complete applications within deadlines
- Troubleshoot and debug applications
Technical Competencies
- Expertise with Python language
- Experience with Django: maintaining APIs
- Familiarity using Git, code repositories, branching and merging strategies
- Ability to break down complex concepts, tasks, or problems into more simple, understandable language and action plans
- Excellent communication skills, and attention to detail
- Good Documentation skills
Perks
- Work from home
- Flexible work schedule
- Flexible standup meetings
Interview Process
- Two technical rounds with Senior Developer and CTO
- Cultural Fit interview with Project Manager
Please do not apply if you don't have professional Django work experience.

- Must have experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Experience with Python/Node.JS/Typescript
- At least 2+ years as back-end software developer
- A deep understanding of the benefits of the Microservice and serverless paradigms
- Prepared technical documentation, and understand why it’s important
- Understanding of database principals: SQL and NoSQL
- Collaboration and communication skills (you’ll be working with clients and internal teams)
- An understanding of programming fundamentals (OOP, data structures, algorithms)
- Familiarity and comfort with REST API, Postman
- The ability to work independently or within a team structure.
- A “lead by example” attitude, and motivation to deliver work you’re proud of
Job Responsibilities
Design and build from cloud-based products and services with massive scale and reliability Write clean and modular code primarily in Python to create multi tenant microservices Terabyte scale data per month with SLA end to end latency and tenant fairness
Build CICD based software development model with end-to-end ownership of code delivery - starting from design/architecture, coding, automated functional/integration testing and operating/monitoring the service in production.
Use relevant technologies and cloud services like Kafka, Redis, Mongo, RDS, Spark Streaming, Redshift, Airflow to build highly performant and scalable distributed systems
Design and develop data schema and access layer to optimally store and retrieve data
Stay up to date with the latest developments in cloud computing and incorporate relevant learnings to both product features and product architecture.
Preferred Qualifications
BS/Btech (Btech Preferred) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology
Preferred Technical Skills:
2- 6 years of software development experience with enterprise-grade software. Must have experience in building scalable, high-performance cloud services Expert coding skills in Python, Django
In Depth experience in AWS is mandatory
Expertise in building scalable event based asynchronous systems based on the microservices architecture
Experience working with docker and kubernetes
Experience with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, RDS, RDF, Graph DB, SPARQL etc. Experience with messaging technologies such as Kafka, Pulsar, SQS
Must have expertise in building REST APIs
Strong object-oriented designing and programming experience Experience in cloud object stores: S3, Cloud Storage, Blobs, etc. Desired Technical Skills:
Open source committer in related areas like cloud technologies, kubernetes, database etc Additional Skills
Great written and verbal communication
Ability to work geo distributed cross functional group
We’re a small team looking for passionate, execution-focused, self-starters to help us build the next generation eCommerce platform and equal the playing field for all. Our success depends on building teams who can challenge each other's assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end, we don’t just accept differences – we celebrate them. If that sounds exciting to you, let’s talk!
We are expanding our Engineering team to India and building a stellar and diverse team composed of owners. We are looking for a backend engineer with a demonstrated track record of developing and maintaining production services, innovative thinking, and technical excellence. As a backend engineer, you will be responsible for building out the service layer that powers our frontend applications. You should have a solid understanding of software development lifecycle and software design principles. This is a great opportunity if you are looking for a huge impact at a small start-up with immense growth potential.
What you will do?
Create technical plans of projects assigned to you.
Come up with well-structured solutions to ambiguous problems and implement them.
Ship high-quality, well-tested, secure, and maintainable backend code.
Provide technical direction on our various products and upcoming projects.
Champion reliability and quality by using best practices in software engineering and modular design.
Ensure all components are scalable, maintainable, and have in-built metrics instrumentation and monitoring
Deliver an exceptional user experience to our customers. Put the customer first and have quality in mind.
Own the full release cycle from development to deployment.
What you will need?
3+ Years of experience as a software engineer working on backend applications.
Advanced knowledge of Python (preferably, the Django framework) and relational databases.
Experience with agile, test-driven development, continuous integration, and automated testing.
Experience with building, modifying, and extending API endpoints (REST or GraphQL) for data retrieval and persistence.
Experience with the full software development life cycle, including requirements collection, design, implementation, testing, and operational support.
Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, decision making and influencing skills.
Experience with scrum or other agile software development methodology.
Hustle. Thrives in an evolving, fast-paced, ambiguous work environment.
Bonus if you have
Experience working in the eCommerce domain.
Experience with AWS technologies like Elastic Beanstalk, Amplify, etc.
• Very Strong knowledge in PHP, MySQL, Javascript etc.
• Solid understanding in PHP frameworks like: Symfony, Codeigniter, Laravel etc.
• Development experience with Wordpress and other E- Commerce CMS.
• Experience of creating highly scalable, robust web applications.
• A solid understanding of the full web technology stacks (i.e. Lamp, Rest, API integration, Version control- Git,
and authentication schemes.
• Good to have development experience in JS frameworks like: Node JS, Angular JS, React Js etc.
• Good to have development experience in HTML, CSS, LESS, SASS, Grunt etc.
• Rigor in A / B Testing, test coverage and other web best practices.
• Familiar with Jira and Scrum process.
• Good to have knowledge on Ruby on Rails.
• Fluent in English Communication.








