
Role Overview
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be working closely with our core team in building products from scratch into large-scale platforms and solving business problems leveraging new and innovative technology. More than anything, we are looking for engineers that are eager to learn and build a meaningful company. We are a small team and encourage engineers to wear many hats
Responsibilities
- Design and build highly reliable and performant applications that deliver a great user experience.
- Own large technical deliverables and execute in a structured manner.
- Take the accountability of the overall health of the applications you build.
- Platformize components as libraries, utilities and promote reuse.
- Be able to conceptualize and develop prototypes quickly
Skills & Requirements
▪ Work Experience between 2 to 6 years in large scale applications with desire to work in fast paced startups
▪ Experience/Knowledge of Node.JS, Express .JS, AWS, MongoDB.
Deep understanding of your tools: Languages, frameworks, systems.

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At BigThinkCode, our technology solves complex problems. We are looking for a talented problem solver with middleware and backend development expertise to join our technology team at Chennai.
Must have skills:
- Any programming: nodeJS and typescript.
- Hands on experience using Middleware like e. g., Apache Kafka or RabbitMQ or Redis.
- Aware about Asynchronous and Loose Coupling.
- Familiar with API's gateway and microservice design patterns.
- Working on distributed systems - Nice to have.
- Event drive architecture (EDA) microservices project experience - Nice to have.
Below job description for your reference, if interested share your profile to connect and discuss.
Company: BigThinkCode Technologies
URL: https://www.bigthinkcode.com/
Role: Senor engineer (backend - nodeJS)
Experience required: 3-5 years
Work location: Chennai
Joining time: Immediate - 2 weeks
Work Mode: Work from office (Hybrid)
About the Role:
Scalable Systems & AI Integration - We are seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our team and lead the development of high-performance, distributed systems. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys tackling complex data challenges, and is eager to bridge the gap between traditional microservices and modern Agentic AI workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect & Build: Design and implement highly scalable microservices capable of processing massive data volumes with low latency.
- Event-Driven Systems: Develop robust, asynchronous communication patterns using event-driven architecture to ensure system resilience and decoupling.
- AI Integration: Lead the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Agentic AI workflows into existing enterprise applications to enhance automation and intelligence.
- Database Management: Optimize data storage and retrieval strategies; leverage MongoDB and explore/implement Graph Databases (e.g., Neo4j, Google Spanner) for complex relationship mapping.
- Deployment & Scaling: Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments within Kubernetes (K8s) environments.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to adapt to a rapidly evolving tech stack and translate business requirements into technical reality.
Core Requirements:
- Scalable Systems: Proven track record of building and maintaining production-grade systems handling high throughput and large datasets.
- Microservices: Good understanding of microservice design patterns, API gateways.
- Event-Driven Architecture: Strong experience with message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Redis).
- Programming: While we are open to various backgrounds, the Node.js/MongoDB stack is our primary environment.
Why Join Us:
- Collaborative work environment.
- Exposure to modern tools and scalable application architectures.
- Medical cover for employee and eligible dependents.
- Tax beneficial salary structure.
- Comprehensive leave policy
- Competency development training programs.
Job Title: Backend Developer
Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the server-side logic, databases, and APIs of our applications. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop scalable and efficient backend systems, troubleshooting and resolving issues, and staying updated on industry trends. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js, along with experience in database management and API development, are essential for success in this role. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for creating robust and high-performance backend solutions are highly valued.
Requirements:
Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Node.js)
Experience with database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Knowledge of RESTful API design and development
Familiarity with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
Collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Looking for enthusiastic tech driven individuals who can architect a web application, push pixels, design a web API, design a UI and optimize the backend for scalability. Should be thrilled to deep dive into the field of Location Intelligence.
Hiring for the role of Backend Developer for our Development team. Apply if you are keen to explore how data-tech is changing the decision intelligence landscape.
About the organization
Sociometrik is a geospatial data intelligence start-up based out of New Delhi, India - founded in 2019 with the mission of redefining data-backed executive decision making. We measure and quantify physical earth, built structures and human activity using multi-channel data sources like satellite imagery, smartphone mobility, web records and administrative data to power alternative data-based decision support systems for our clients.
Responsibilities And Duties
- Write effective, scalable and reusable code
- Participate in system design and architecture discussions
- Collaborate with Product Owner to identify optimal ways to implement new features & product enhancements.
- Coordinate with internal teams to understand user requirements and provide technical solutions.
- Create UI mock-ups and transform them into quality product features consistent with the Product Owner’s vision.
Frontend Web Developer
- Minimum 3 years of work experience as a backend developer
- Minimum 3 years experience in Node.js
- Must have Experience working in a Typescript codebase
- Experience with Leaflet.JS, Google Maps API, or Geospatial projects are a "Nice to Have"
- Exposure to deck.gl is “Good to Have”.
- Proficiency with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery
- Must have Experience collaborating in a team environment
Soft Skills
- An analytical bent of mind
- Good time management skills
- Curiosity for learning
- Creative vision
- Team spirit and good problem-solving skills
Hiring Process
Below is our hiring process for this position. We will reach out or send a rejection notice to most candidates within 1-5 business days of applying. Sociometrik promises to value your time and professionalism in every step of the process.
- Quick Screening
- Interview with Technical Lead
- Final Interview with Leadership
We are a pre-seed stage startup & have set aside a large ESOP for this role that will create significant wealth for the successful candidate.
Our core customer-facing product today is a native Android application. In addition to this, we are building internal tools for customer support, investment management, marketing analytics and business management. In the future, we plan to hugely expand the features in our core product, build iOS and web products, and continuously improve our internal tools to better serve our customers.
For our back-end, we use Node.js / MySQL / AWS. We are currently a 3-member engineering team (1 back-end, 1 Android, 1 full stack) led by our founding engineer and advised by a senior technology executive from a leading fintech company.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
- Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve our software applications
- Build reusable libraries and frameworks that support complex web applications
- Set-up our technology infrastructure and integrate with 3rd party applications
- Contribute to internal discussions around product features, roadmap and technologies used
- Mentor & recruit engineers to the team
- Set up processes related to engineering & product
Skills / Required Experience:
- B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science or equivalent, with solid foundational knowledge in at least two general programming languages, data structures, algorithms, system architecture, security and networking protocols.
- At least 6 years of back-end development experience in a software product company is required for this role.
- Exposure to modern software development processes, multiple front-end and back-end technologies, and open-source software.
- Proficiency with tools like Gitlab/Jira/Firebase, as well as AWS and commonly used database systems etc. is required
- Experience in an early-stage startup or having founded your own startup would be good to have (but not necessary).
Skyber is a fintech based in Mumbai, India, and is building a connected commerce platform and disruptive Enterprise SaaS with the fundamental of digitalizing, unifying, and streamlining business processes and transactions.
Our flagship platform - Dhanda (https://mydhanda.com">https://mydhanda.com) is live on Play Store and iOS App Store🚀
At Skyber, we are obsessed with our vision to create an ecosystem for Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Business Owners & freelancers of Bharat where we provide them with procurements to payments & enquiry to invoicing platform. Skyber was born out of the need to bring back the focus on these business owners, to empower them so that they can ride along with the technology wave and adopt the phigital way.
To build such a community we require people with the same vision who are working towards making this dream possible for us and for all these business owners.
Your Key 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.
- 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
- Following an agile framework of development
Who can apply :
Only those candidates can apply who:
- Are available for full time. Right now the team is working from home but when the situation improves we expect them to come to Office. ( Office is situated in Goregaon, Mumbai )
- At least 2 years of professional work experience in the field of design along with a strong portfolio demonstrating past work experience.
- Can join the team on an immediate basis.
- Have relevant skills and interests.
Perks :
- Flexible work hours
- Informal dress code
- A ticket on our rocket ship to the Moon 🚀
Here’s what you will get if you work with us :
- Working with a young & dynamic team that constantly tests your thinking and beliefs.
- No specific work timings. We believe that your work should speak for you and not the time.
- Constant amusement by Dot (Warning: Apply only if you love dogs) 🐶
- Occasional doses of Yummy Home Cooked food 😋
- Homelike Work Environment (We also have a bed if you need to sleep - even though we think you won't get any for a while)
- Design and develop highly scalable, reliable and fault-tolerant systems for one of India's fastest-growing product startup
- Translate business requirements into scalable and extensible design.
- Pair with team members on functional and non-functional requirements and spread design philosophy and goals across the team.
- Partner with the product management team to define and execute the feature roadmap.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (Mobile, DevOps, Data, UX, QA, etc.) on planning and execution.
- Continuously improve code quality, product execution, and customer delight.
- Proactively manage stakeholder communication related to deliverables, risks, charges, and dependencies.
- Communicate, collaborate and work effectively across distributed teams
- An innate desire to deliver and a strong sense of accountability for your work.
- Willingness to learn new languages and methodologies.
- Passion for learning new things, solving challenging problems.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in software development or a serious open source track record
- 2+ years of hands-on experience in designing, developing, testing and deploying large scale applications in any language or stack
- Proficiency in OOP concepts, including design patterns. Experience with functional programming is a plus.
- Data modelling experience in both Relational and NoSQL databases.
- Ability to understand and implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
- Well versed with Lean methodologies, and Test Engineering and Automation.- Ability to design and implement low latency RESTful services.
- Experience in troubleshooting server performance memory issues, GC tuning, resource leaks, etc.
- Continuously refactor applications and architectures to maintain high-quality levels.
- Ability to scope, review and refine user stories for technical completeness and to alleviate dependency risks.
- We primarily use Node JS, MongoDB, AngularJS & AWS
**About VComply :**
- VComply is a fast-growing SaaS GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance) platform that helps organizations manage their compliance controls and risk in an intuitive manner. VComply brings a contextual understanding of GRC to compliance officers enabling them to achieve organization objectives while maintaining the integrity and managing risk.
- VComply was founded in 2019 and is backed by Accel. We already have 25+ marquee customers across North America and Australia & New Zealand in our short existence. We provide organizations with configurable, yet plug and play GRC applications that need zero development effort and infrastructure.
**Why VComply :**
- Opportunity to have direct impact on the growth of a fast growing & dynamic company
- Challenging work environment with End- to-end ownership of your role
- Incredible growth opportunities - we are a meritocracy, and the best will always have room for growth in the company
- Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership
- Accelerated learning environment with a high performing team surrounding you
- Culture that promotes challenging oneself & continuous improvement.
- Perks & Employee friendly policies.











