Cutshort logo
NeoGenCode Technologies Pvt Ltd logo
Principal Backend Engineer
NeoGenCode Technologies Pvt Ltd's logo

Principal Backend Engineer

Ritika Verma's profile picture
Posted by Ritika Verma
7 - 15 yrs
₹15L - ₹20L / yr
Chandigarh
Skills
skill iconNodeJS (Node.js)
skill iconPHP
MySQL
skill iconMongoDB

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


Read more
Users love Cutshort
Read about what our users have to say about finding their next opportunity on Cutshort.
Shubham Vishwakarma's profile image

Shubham Vishwakarma

Full Stack Developer - Averlon
I had an amazing experience. It was a delight getting interviewed via Cutshort. The entire end to end process was amazing. I would like to mention Reshika, she was just amazing wrt guiding me through the process. Thank you team.
Companies hiring on Cutshort
companies logos

About NeoGenCode Technologies Pvt Ltd

Founded :
2023
Type :
Services
Size
Stage :
Raised funding

About

Welcome to Neogencode Technologies, an IT services and consulting firm that provides innovative solutions to help businesses achieve their goals. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to providing tailored services to meet the specific needs of each client. Our comprehensive range of services includes software development, web design and development, mobile app development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and skilled resource acquisition. We specialize in helping our clients find the right skilled resources to meet their unique business needs. At Neogencode Technologies, we prioritize communication and collaboration with our clients, striving to understand their unique challenges and provide customized solutions that exceed their expectations. We value long-term partnerships with our clients and are committed to delivering exceptional service at every stage of the engagement. Whether you are a small business looking to improve your processes or a large enterprise seeking to stay ahead of the competition, Neogencode Technologies has the expertise and experience to help you succeed. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your business growth and provide skilled resources to meet your business needs.

Read more

Candid answers by the company

What does the company do?
What is the location preference of jobs?

IT & Engineering Talent Staffing

  • Provides full-time and contract-based hiring, delivering handpicked, pre‑screened developers across tech stacks—ranging from web, mobile, AI/ML, Web3/blockchain.
  • Maintains a bench o vetted candidates, offering fast delivery of interview-ready profiles—often within 24 hours.
  • Offers payroll management, handling compliance, tax, attendance, and documentation for both contractors and full-time employees.

2. End-to-End Project Delivery

  • Delivers full-stack development solutions: web, mobile, cloud, AI/ML, Blockchain/Web3.
  • Manages entire project lifecycle—requirements gathering, design (UI/UX), development, deployment, and ongoing support .

3. Additional Offerings

  • Expands into cybersecurity consulting, digital marketing, and cloud platform services (like AWS, GCP, Azure) .
  • Provides strategic IT consulting to align technology solutions with business objectives


Company social profiles

bloginstagramlinkedinfacebook

Similar jobs

ventura securities ltd
at ventura securities ltd
2 recruiters
Ankita Patil
Posted by Ankita Patil
Remote only
0 - 1 yrs
Best in industry
skill iconNodeJS (Node.js)
skill iconMongoDB
Mongoose
skill iconExpress
skill iconAmazon Web Services (AWS)
+2 more

JD-Backend Intern (NodeJs)

Internship Span – 6 Months (Fulltime)

 

Ventura Securities is establishing its fintech team - a remote-first, work from anywhere team with highly talented individuals who come from diverse backgrounds and looking to solve real client problems at scale. Ventura has been in the stockbroking business for 20+ years and it is a robust and profitable franchise with 1000+ employees currently. We are looking for passionate techies with skills primarily around AWS and Node’s/JS who are aspiring for a fast-track career.

Your Key Responsibilities: 

• Build out of the Ventura cloud-based backend platform from scratch

• Ownership and monitoring of our D2C backend

• Robust documentation skills and desire to share information with others

• Desire and ability to prototype ideas quickly, and be willing to experiment and learn

Basic Requirements:

• Very strong Nodejs, AWS Lambda, Postgres, ORM (Sequelize)

• Clean coding skills around Nodejs 

• Hands-on experience around writing testable code, working with git, doing peer-level code review, daily standups, and generally championing software excellence.

• Should have concepts cleared around Nodejs and JS

• Strong proficiency with JavaScript

• Ability to use Async programming to improve performance & productivity

• Strong problem solving skills with understanding of Data Structures and Algorithms.

 

• What you get: 

• Chance to build out a next-gen fintech product from ground 0

• Opportunity to influence the design of the product

• Flexible and work anywhere environment running out of Slack

• Flat org structure

• This internship is paid internship.

 

Read more
Vibhathi Labs
at Vibhathi Labs
1 recruiter
Tanya Thakur
Posted by Tanya Thakur
Remote only
3 - 4 yrs
₹15L - ₹20L / yr
skill iconNodeJS (Node.js)
skill iconMongoDB
Mongoose
skill iconExpress
TypeScript

Required Candidate profile

Primary Skills: 

Strong working knowledge of Typescript, MongoDB, Express.

Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Javascript including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model, ES6.

Strong understanding of NodeJS fundamentals.

Knowledge and experience working with PostgreSQL is a major plus.

Experience with ORM libraries.

Familiarity with RESTful APIs.

Experience in troubleshooting and RCA of Production issues Analyze logs in Kibana Elastic Search.

Knowledge of tools like Git, Github, JIRA, Cucumber, Jasmine, and others that make coding more efficient and easier to share.

Familiarity of working in either the AWS Cloud or Azure including Docker + Kubernetes based microservice deployment.

 

Secondary Skills:

Good communication and design skills Experience in handling teams.

Solid back-end software development experience.

Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements.

Experience working in an Agile environment.

Qualification:

Good experience as Software Developer.

Prior experience in a technical leadership or developer position.

Back End Developers/ API Web Services Experience Mandatory.

NodeJS is mandatory.

One RDBMS and one document database mandatory.

Read more
Thrive
at Thrive
7 recruiters
Krishi Fagwani
Posted by Krishi Fagwani
Remote only
1 - 3 yrs
₹3.6L - ₹12L / yr
skill iconRuby on Rails (ROR)
skill iconRuby
skill iconJavascript
MySQL
What we're looking for:
The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following:
- Fluency in Ruby on Rails, RDBMS & Nosql and Background Job process management.
- Working experience of JavaScript, HTML5 & CSS3, jQuery (show us what you have created!)
- Experience with Angular.JS, Node.JS, PWA, AWS, Google Cloud a major plus
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to break complex problems into simpler tasks
- Hard working, self-starter, proven ability to manage multiple projects to strict deadlines
- Ability to participate in high level strategy discussions, work in areas outside of your comfort zone, and work quickly to get things done

What is expected of you:
Responsible for architecting and implementing optimal development processes, leading the entire development team, making major decisions, conducting code reviews with a hands on approach to the development of all front-end/back-end and/or mobile functionality.
Read more
A Leading Fintech Company
A Leading Fintech Company
Agency job
via Sanguine Global by Rachita Khandelwal
Hyderabad
3 - 8 yrs
₹5L - ₹15L / yr
skill iconRuby on Rails (ROR)
skill iconJavascript
skill iconPostgreSQL
MySQL

Responsibilities:-

  • Produce clean, efficient code based on specifications
  • Integrate software components and third-party programs
  • Verify and deploy programs and systems
  • Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade existing software
  • Gather and evaluate user feedback
  • Recommend and execute improvements
  • Ensure highest standard of performance, quality, and responsiveness of the applications.

Requirements:-

  • Overall 3-7 years of software engineering experience working with web applications and backend systems.
  • At least 2 years of experience in production environment working with Ruby on Rails along with common libraries such as RSpec, Sidekiq, Redis.
  • Strong understanding of concepts like MVC, ORM, and RESTful
  • Strong understanding of Object Oriented Programming fundamentals.
  • Strong understanding of server-side templating languages like SLIM and CSS pre-processors like SASS.
  • Basic understanding of front-end technologies such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Strong experience working with Linux like Operating Systems and shell environments like Bash, ZSH.
  • Strong knowledge of integrating multiple databases into one system.
  • Basic understanding of systems architecture and fundamental design principles behind a scalable web application.
  • Ability to understand business requirements, derive database schemas and translate them into technical specifications and code.
  • Strong hands on experience of Relation Databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL with ability of benchmarking and performance optimisation.
  • Strong knowledge of any NoSQL database like MongoDB.
  • Strong experience practicing TDD and writing test cases to achieve highest code coverage.
  • Experience working with search engines like Elasticsearch, Solr is a plus.
  • Experience integrating third party software and payment gateways is a plus.
  • Experience deploying applications to cloud and setting up CI/CD is a plus.
  • Experience building container images using tools like Docker is a plus.
  • Experience with any popular JavaScript frameworks like React JS, Angular JS is a plus.
  • Ability to learn new languages and technologies.
Read more
HappyCredit
at HappyCredit
1 recruiter
Nida MasoodMir
Posted by Nida MasoodMir
Remote only
3 - 7 yrs
₹9L - ₹20L / yr
skill iconNodeJS (Node.js)
API

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of full stack development for high volume mobile applications.
  • Strong experience in popular Node.js, Express. JS, React. JS, React Native and npm modules.
  • Strong experience in JavaScript development.
  • Experience with building RESTful services.
  • Experience on working on the MicroService based Architecture
  • Ability to architect complex web applications using frameworks and APIs.
  • Experience in designing the HTML pages using React. JS.
  • Good understanding of Design Patterns. Good analytical & debugging skills.
  • Experience with NOSQL DB & tools such as MongoDB, Redis, Cassandra and Kafka.
Read more
software company is hiring for this profile
software company is hiring for this profile
Agency job
via IT company by Damini Rautela
Hyderabad
2 - 7 yrs
₹4L - ₹15L / yr
skill iconPHP
skill iconPython
skill iconRuby
skill iconJava
MVC Framework
+10 more

Immedieate joiners are preferred or those who cn join withn 15-20 days.

Skills/Educational qualification required:

-          B.Tech in Computer Science from premier institute (IIT/NIT/IIIT)or equivalent work experience

-          2 years’ experience developing Backend systems

-          Good understanding of algorithms and data structures

-          Knowledge of Cache, Queues, NoSQL & RDBMS(Mysql)

-          Proficiency in PHP/Python/Ruby/Java

-          Experience with MVC architectural pattern / framework like Django, ROR, Node.js

-          Experience of object-oriented programming / modular programming

-          Ability to multi-task, work with ambiguity and quickly re-prioritizing responsibilities

-          Experience with Agile software development

-          Knowledge of testing performance & stability using tools

-          Experience with either Github or GitLab, Confluence, & Jira

 

Professional experience required:

Total experience: 2+ Years

 

Industry/Role experience:

-          2+ years’ experience developing Backend systems

-          Experience with Agile software development

 

Behavioral Attributes:

-          Must have excellent communication skills

-          Must be the ability come up with innovative ideas and out-of-the-box solutions

-          Must be willing to challenge conventional methods to achieve exponential results

Read more
ICloudEMS
Remote only
3 - 10 yrs
₹3L - ₹7L / yr
skill iconPHP
skill iconLaravel
MySQL
Dear Candidate,
 
Please go through the job description and interview process.
 
Job Description:
· Developing ERP Applications and Software Products using Core Object Oriented PHP, Laravel, MYSQL, AJAX, Angular 5
· Involve in a complete system development life cycle.
· Automating the system processes and developing the software products.
· Must be passionate to develop applications in PHP/MY SQL.
· Proficient in ajax erp product development, php , mysql , database design, life cycle
. Should be quick learner and hard working
 
The interview will be of two Rounds:
1. Technical Round:
2. HR Round
-In technical Round we will share an assignment as a part of the interview process wherein we give some instructions and attach videos to help you in completing the assignment.
-Once you are done with the assignment, we would take your profile ahead to the HR Round.
 
Skills: PHP, Angular, AngularJS , Laravel & MySQL
Education: B.Tech / B.E. – Computers & Telecommunication , Diploma
 
Job Type: Full-time/Work from Home
 
Please note that for the technical round, we will invite you to a zoom meeting, wherein we will explain and guide you to understand the assignment.
We will also share relevant instructions and files to help you complete the assignment.
 
--
Thanks & Regards,
iCloudEMS
 
Read more
Betterworks
Betterworks
Agency job
via zyoin by Pratibha Yadav
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
3 - 5 yrs
₹12L - ₹20L / yr
skill iconPython
skill iconDjango
skill iconFlask
skill iconMongoDB
NOSQL Databases
+1 more
  • 3-5 Years of experience in Backend Development.
  • Must have experience in Python (FLASK framework).
  • Have a Deep understanding of how RESTful APIs work.
  • Familiar with various design and architectural patterns that can work at scale.
  • Sound knowledge of NoSQL/SQL Databases (Mongo DB preferred).
  • Strong experience with at-Cloud technology, preferably AWS or GCP, or Azure.
  • Core experience in developing complex backend systems.
  • Communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Passionate about application scalability, availability, reliability, and security.
Read more
LimeTray
at LimeTray
1 recruiter
tanika monga
Posted by tanika monga
NCR (Delhi | Gurgaon | Noida)
2 - 4 yrs
₹7L - ₹10L / yr
skill iconReact.js
Spring
Hibernate (Java)
skill iconJava
skill iconAngular (2+)
+3 more
REQUIREMENTS Minimum 2-year work experience in building, managing and maintaining Java backend applications B.Tech/BE in CS from Tier 1/2 Institutes Strong Understanding of Algorithms & Data structures Strong proficiency with Java, Spring/Spring-Boot/ Angular/React Good experience in MySQL and No SQL technologies (like MYSQL, MongoDB) Delivered quality work with a medium contribution Has a basic understanding of server management/deployment. Ability to work in a fast-paced startup and Outstanding work-ethic What we are looking for: Ownership Driven - Owns end to end development Team Player - Works well in a team. Collaborates with & outside the team. Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and articulately. Maintains this standard in all forms of written communication including email. Proactive & Persistence - Acts without being told to and demonstrates a willingness to go the distance to get something done Develops emotional bonding for the product and does what is good for the product. Customer first mentality. Understands customers pain and works towards the solutions. Honest & always keeps high standards. - Expects the same form the team. Strict on Quality and Stability of the product
Read more
Betterhalfai
at Betterhalfai
5 recruiters
Pramal Tekade
Posted by Pramal Tekade
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
3 - 7 yrs
₹6L - ₹10L / yr
skill iconJavascript
skill iconPython
skill iconNodeJS (Node.js)
skill iconReact Native
skill iconMongoDB
+2 more
We are looking for a Full-Stack developer who will take a key product development role for http://betterhalf.ai/ What is the company about? We're building world's largest AI based partner prediction engine based on the past data of millions of married couples. This invention unique in its way in partner search industry has potential to offer a useful and valuable product for 500M globally. More information We’re a U.S based company with the operational centre based out of Bangalore, India. We’re currently a 8-member team and expected to grow to the size of 100 over the next few years. Why you should reach out? If you’re interested in the product and deliver on humongous responsibility to build a globally successful company (globally 500M people including 60M Indians) with the continuous thrill of ups and downs of startup, feel free to reach us at [email protected] Job Description/ Responsibilities As a Full-stack Engineer, you’ll be involved in implementing both the backend and frontend for new and existing product features. You will be joining a talented, collaborative team who is very passionate about solving this massive problem. Below is a list of several skills required to deliver on responsibilities for the Full-Stack developer role: Front-End React Native for Mobile development (Preferred) Web fundamentals like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS, Bootstrap React.js, Node.js, Angular.js Back-End API design and development CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) RESTful Services Advanced in any one of the server-side languages like PHP, Python, NodeJS. Candidates having a great background in Python/Django would give a preference for this role. Basic knowledge of database technologies like MySQL/MongoDB is required. Experience with web server technologies like Nginx. Experience with AWS/Digital Ocean would be preferred. Bonus: Technical soundness on ML/AI would be a great plus. Compensation: Cash and stocks for U.S company (to be discussed on case to case basis) Perks Great company culture with a very friendly and encouraging environment Amazing location in HSR Layout Modern, comfortable workplace, with areas to chill when you need it Free lunch with lots of healthy snacks
Read more
Why apply to jobs via Cutshort
people_solving_puzzle
Personalized job matches
Stop wasting time. Get matched with jobs that meet your skills, aspirations and preferences.
people_verifying_people
Verified hiring teams
See actual hiring teams, find common social connections or connect with them directly.
ai_chip
Move faster with AI
We use AI to get you faster responses, recommendations and unmatched user experience.
Did not find a job you were looking for?
icon
Search for relevant jobs from 10000+ companies such as Google, Amazon & Uber actively hiring on Cutshort.
companies logo
companies logo
companies logo
companies logo
companies logo
Get to hear about interesting companies hiring right now
Company logo
Company logo
Company logo
Company logo
Company logo
Linkedin iconFollow Cutshort
Users love Cutshort
Read about what our users have to say about finding their next opportunity on Cutshort.
Shubham Vishwakarma's profile image

Shubham Vishwakarma

Full Stack Developer - Averlon
I had an amazing experience. It was a delight getting interviewed via Cutshort. The entire end to end process was amazing. I would like to mention Reshika, she was just amazing wrt guiding me through the process. Thank you team.
Companies hiring on Cutshort
companies logos