SDE I: Backend Engineer (Symfony / Laravel)

Founding Engineer (Bangalore)

The problem:

Business enterprises overpay vendors - on every batch of invoices, on every month because the data that would catch lives in different systems. We are building an AI agent that processes invoices end-to-end, reasons across all the relevant sources, flags genuine discrepancies, and acts - without a human having to investigate each one.

What you will own

Everything engineering. Schema design to deployment to the 2am fix when something breaks in production. There is no tech lead above you. There is no platform team. There is the architecture, you, and the founders. Concretely, this means building:

• A multi-stage agentic pipeline that takes a vendor invoice and produces a structured decision - fully autonomous for clear cases, escalating to human review for genuinely ambiguous ones. We use LangGraph, but if you've built equivalent systems with Temporal, Prefect, or custom state machines with LLM orchestration, that works
• An LLM-powered extraction layer that handles real invoices - scanned PDFs, stamped documents, inconsistent layouts - and returns structured output
• A graph data model that connects invoices to various sources and can traverse those relationships to detect discrepancies
• ERP connectors, GST validation logic, and a write-back layer that closes the loop

What we need

• Strong Python. Async FastAPI, clean service boundaries, tests that actually catch bugs. You have shipped Python backends that handled real production load
• Solid Postgres. Complex queries, schema design, migrations without downtime, row-level security for multi-tenant data. pgvector is a plus - if not, you pick it up fast
• LLM API experience in production. You have called an LLM API for something that real users depended on. You know about structured output, retry logic, cost management, prompt versioning. A side project counts if it was genuinely deployed
• Comfort with graph data models. You understand when a graph is the right structure and when it is not. You do not need deep Neo4j production experience - you need to understand graph relationships conceptually and be willing to learn Cypher. It is a 2-day ramp for the right person
• Working knowledge of deployment. Deployed and operated production workloads on GCP. Cloud Run, Cloud SQL, Cloud Storage, Redis — you're comfortable across the stack. If you've done it on AWS, the translation isn't hard, but GCP is where we are
• You own things. Not "I contributed to" - you designed it, shipped it, and fixed it when it broke. That pattern needs to be visible in your history

Good to have, not mandatory

• Built an agentic pipeline with multiple stages
• Any fintech, P2P domain experience - even tangential
• Worked at a startup with under 20 people
• Has a GitHub, blog, or writeup that shows how you think about a hard technical problem

What you get

• The hardest engineering problem you would have worked on. This is not CRUD with an LLM bolted on
• Real ownership. First engineering hire. Your architectural decisions will be in this product five years from now
• Equity that matters. ESOP - Open to discussion. We are pre-seed - this is a bet, not a guarantee. We will not pretend otherwise
• No meetings tax. You work directly with the founders. The product is specified clearly. You know what you are building and why

Honest about stage: We do not have a production ready infra yet. We have a complete architecture specification and a working prototype. If you need the stability of an established engineering org, this is not the right moment. If you want to build something real from zero and own a meaningful piece of it, it is.

The founders

One of us has spent 20 years building revenue and operational engines at companies where there was no playbook - part of the pilot team that established the world's largest search company's direct sales operations in India, managed global operations for a global mobile advertising platform, scaled a B2C platform to become one of India’s leading edtech platforms and most recently worked on building an enterprise Agentic Voice AI platform. The other has spent 15 years taking AI from demo to production in domains where failure is expensive - voice, lending, and conversational systems across a Series D conversational AI company, a major telco, a Big 4, and a leading NBFC.

Two IIT/IIM alumni who have both watched AI work in enterprise, and know exactly what it takes to get it there. We are not building this product because it sounds interesting. We are building it because we have both sat across the table from CFOs who know they are losing margin and have no tool capable of doing anything about it.

Hi,

We are looking for Self motivated, Passionate Technology enthusiasts seasoned PHP Developer (Laravel + Wordpress ) to join our team.

Job Description:

· Design, Develop, Implement, Test, Document and Maintain high quality Web Application Software.

· Understanding and implementing of project management practices.

· MVC compliant Development (Laravel/YII / CodeIgniter / Zend Framework) in at least any one of these frameworks.

· Experience with CMS framework i.e. Wordpress.

· Optimization of PHP Code and database queries and functions through Code Review and Project Review Sessions.

· Identify opportunities for process improvement and make constructive suggestions for change.

· Improve the technical competence of the team through training & development of existing and new team members.

· Provide accurate effort estimates for deliverable and be committed to the deadlines through follow-up of tasks with team members.

· Research and actively learn about new technologies and introduce them into the infrastructure.

Eligibility criteria :

· Minimum experience if 2 years in laravel and wordpress. both

· Excellent problem-solving skills and love technical challenges.

· Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

· Ability to manage priorities and work in a fast pace environment.

· Strong database skills, proven experience with MySQL 5 having knowledge of indexes, fulltext searches, usage of Regular Expressions in queries and more.

· Excellent knowledge of Applications Architecture and how to work with Frameworks with MVC architecture.

· Excellent Knowledge of HTML 5, CSS 3, Javascript, jQuery/Sencha etc.

· Key Skills Required : Wordpress, Laravel, CodeIgniter, Zend, Mysql, Jquery, API (Restful Service).

Interested candidates can share their updated resume at manpreet.kaur(at)chicmic.co.in

Thanks

Location: Hybrid (Bangalore Office)

Experience: 3-5 years of relevant experience

Contract Duration: Full Time

Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Technology or Engineering

About Us:

The BHIVE Group is a leader in revolutionizing enterprise-grade managed offices and coworking spaces for enterprises, democratizing investments in Bengaluru. With an extensive network in prime locations of Bengaluru and Mumbai, and expertise in investment, the group redefines commercial real estate and financial services. BHIVE Workspace offers a collaborative ecosystem with over 27+ properties, 46,000 seats, and spread across 1.8 million sq. ft, catering to corporates, MNCs, entrepreneurs, and businesses of all sizes.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Backend Engineer with a strong foundation in Python and the FastAPI framework. You will be pivotal in developing, implementing, and maintaining the server-side logic of our web applications, APIs, and other software systems. This role involves crafting robust backend solutions that ensure high performance, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• API Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs using Python 3.x and FastAPI. Ensure robust data validation, security measures, and error handling.
• Database Management: Utilize ORM libraries to model complex data structures, perform CRUD operations, craft optimized queries, and manage database migrations.
• Authentication and Authorization: Integrate secure authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect sensitive data and ensure secure access.
• System Performance: Monitor and optimize system performance to ensure high availability and scalability. Implement performance tuning strategies and resolve bottlenecks.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic. Foster a collaborative environment to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Code Quality and Testing: Maintain high code quality through comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and end-to-end tests. Adhere to industry standards and best practices.
• Documentation: Ensure clear and concise documentation of the codebase, APIs, and system architecture. Utilize FastAPI's strengths for automatic documentation and dependency injection.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in backend development. Embrace new technologies and methodologies to enhance the development process.

Key Competencies:

• Proficient in Python programming with a deep understanding of FastAPI and ORM libraries.
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced testing proficiency to ensure code reliability and stability.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to leverage FastAPI for automatic documentation, dependency injection, and asynchronous operations.
• Commitment to industry standards and best practices in backend development.

Employee Benefits:

• ESOP Policy: Strong employee-friendly ESOP policy, applicable based on performance.
• Training and Development: Continuous training and development opportunities to enhance your career.
• Networking Opportunities: Access to multiple BHIVE events, providing great opportunities for professional networking.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including performance-based awards, competitive compensation, health benefits, financial security, and professional development opportunities.

Our Mission:

To be amongst the most loved and admired real estate companies of India by 2033.

Our Vision:

Helping people live a better quality of life through all our initiatives.

Why Choose BHIVE:

• Supportive Environment: We strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and motivated to excel.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: BHIVE is committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a supportive work environment. We value unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions.
• Growth Opportunities: BHIVE invests in employee development, providing ample opportunities for professional advancement.
• Impactful Work: Joining BHIVE means contributing to a significant impact on the startup ecosystem in India.

We are seeking a skilled NestJS/PostgreSQL Developer to join our development team. As a NestJS/PostgreSQL Developer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing server-side applications, APIs, and databases using NestJS framework and PostgreSQL. You will work closely with other developers, stakeholders, and project managers to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop server-side applications and APIs using the NestJS framework.
2. Design and implement efficient and scalable database schemas using PostgreSQL.
3. Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate server-side logic with the user interface.
4. Write clean and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
5. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve code quality.
6. Optimize application performance and troubleshoot any issues or bugs.
7. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
8. Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, including planning, designing, coding, testing, and deployment.
9. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in web development, NestJS, and PostgreSQL.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. Proven experience (2-5 years) in server-side application development using NestJS framework.
3. Strong knowledge of TypeScript and JavaScript.
4. Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases.
5. Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
6. Familiarity with Git version control system.
7. Good understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
8. Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
9. Strong communication and collaboration skills.
10. Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with other JavaScript frameworks such as Angular or React.
2. Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (e.g., Docker).
3. Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
4. Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Jasmine).
5. Understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Hiring:
PHP / Laravel Developer with 1 year experience in PHP / Laravel / Wordpress language

Perks:
No salary bar for the right candidate

Flexible and Friendly work environment.

Health / Medical Insurance

Enthusiastic team of developers

Supportive leadership

Opportunity to showcase your creativity

Employee overall development programs and Activities regularly