Senior Backend Engineer

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer proficient in .NET, Node.js, and MS SQL Server to join our technical team. The candidate will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing scalable backend services and APIs, ensuring system reliability, performance, and security.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend applications and APIs using .NET (Core/ASP.NET) and Node.js.
• Develop and manage MS SQL Server databases, including schema design, stored procedures, indexing, and performance optimization.
• Integrate backend logic with various third-party systems and APIs.
• Ensure scalability, high performance, and security across backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Debug and resolve production issues, ensuring system stability and reliability.
• Collaborate with QA engineers, DevOps, and other backend developers to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Participate in Agile development processes including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong hands-on experience with .NET Core / ASP.NET / C#.
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js (Express.js or NestJS preferred).
• Proficiency in MS SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures, performance tuning, query optimization).
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Knowledge of API security standards (JWT, OAuth2, etc.).
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum development environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with cloud platforms like Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with ORM frameworks (Entity Framework, Sequelize).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and containerization (Docker).
• Understanding of Redis or message queue systems (RabbitMQ, Kafka).

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• High sense of responsibility and ownership of assigned projects.
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.

Compensation

• Competitive salary based on experience and technical expertise.
• Performance-based bonuses and career growth opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer with expertise in both backend development and DevOps practices. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying robust and scalable backend systems, while also possessing strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure and DevOps principles. This role requires a collaborative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about building high-quality software.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using appropriate technologies.

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines.

Manage and monitor cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.

Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate backend services.

Contribute to the design and implementation of database schemas.

Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality.

Contribute to the improvement of DevOps processes and tools.

Write clear and concise documentation.

Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

3+ years of experience in backend software development.

2+ years of experience in DevOps.

Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, Go).

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).

Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

Strong understanding of database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Bonus Points

Experience with specific technologies used by our company (list technologies if applicable).

Experience with serverless architectures.

Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

Contributions to open-source projects.

Relevant certifications.

Backend Developer Job Description

Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: Nipania, Indore

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building robust server-side applications and services. You will work closely with frontend developers to ensure seamless integration between the server-side logic and user-facing features.

Responsibilities:

• Implement efficient and secure backend services using Node.js and Python.
• Design and implement data storage solutions using MongoDB.
• Write effective APIs to support frontend functionalities.
• Optimize applications for performance, security, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Maintain cloud services on AWS, including AWS EC2, Amplify, S3, Route 53, Cloudfront, Lambda & AWS CLI..
• Troubleshoot and debug issues across the backend stack.

Requirements:

• Proficient understanding of the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js).
• Good experience using Docker and cloud services (AWS or Digital Ocean).
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and testing APIs with Postman.
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms (e.g., JWT).
• Experience creating and maintaining CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex issues.
• Experience or knowledge of GraphQL is a plus.

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Provident Fund

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Fixed shift

Location- 840, Hare Krishna Vihar, Nipania, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452010

• Experience building large scale, large volume services & distributed apps., taking them through production and post-production life cycles
• Experience in Programming Language: Java 8, Javascript
• Experience in Microservice Development or Architecture
• Experience with Web Application Frameworks: Spring or Springboot or Micronaut
• Designing: High Level/Low-Level Design
• Development Experience: Agile/ Scrum, TDD(Test Driven Development)or BDD (Behaviour Driven Development) Plus Unit Testing
• Infrastructure Experience: DevOps, CI/CD Pipeline, Docker/ Kubernetes/Jenkins, and Cloud platforms like – AWS, AZURE, GCP, etc
• Experience on one or more Database: RDBMS or NoSQL
• Experience on one or more Messaging platforms: JMS/RabbitMQ/Kafka/Tibco/Camel
• Security (Authentication, scalability, performance monitoring)

Minimum exp: 2 years (Full-time)

Primary and Must have skills: 

• Deep hands on working experience in Node. JS

• Firebase functions like notifications, real-time data update etc. 

• Html, CSS, JavaScript, Jquery

• Firebase, AWS/Heroku, SQL/NoSQL Databases with Server side integration

• Can create and implement API on node js.

• API development and management

• Documentation & Efficient Code Management

• Handled large amounts of firebase data in the reporting backend

• Product Management & Product Ownership Orientation

Good to have skills (Additional):

• Online payment systems,

• Online Learning platforms

• Licensing, Encryption, Reporting & Analytics

Personality skills:

• Non Distracted, Focussed and Disciplined 

• Analytical, Problem-solving and Calculative aptitude

• Humility to Learn, share & keep improving

• Professional, Organized & a Team Player

• Understands importance of excellent and proactive communication in all formats

About iDream Education:
Our Roots and Vision

iDream Education is an ed-tech startup with a vision to facilitate universal access to learning and growth. Our solutions are designed to break the learning barriers of languages, boards, location or socio-economic status, and empower everyone to Learn Unlimited.

Our Core Values and Work Principles 

At iDream Education, we are a purpose driven startup and are building a team aligned to our vision, culture and values. 

Our core work values & principles are:

1. Oneness - We believe in the fundamental oneness of all existence, and all our work, solutions, designs, content and business approach is based on this underlying principle of Oneness. 
2. Equal Opportunities - We stand for equal growth opportunities for everyone in the company and in our user/partner/customer ecosystem. 
3. Always Learning - Our culture is to always keep learning and improving with humility and self confidence. 
4. Exponential Growth & Evolution - We aspire the company, our team members and our users to grow exponentially in all dimensions and keep evolving everyday.
5. Collective Responsibility - Our culture aspires to empower every team member to take ownership and responsibility of the collective vision and its manifestation.

Skills, Experience & Personality Fitment for this Profile

• Deep and Practical experience with Node. JS (primary work component), Firebase, AWS/Heroku, SQL/NoSQL Databases with Server side integration.
• Minimum of 2 years of deep hands-on experience with web based solutions, backend development, APIs and web development in node.JS, firebase, basic understanding of android and flutter will be a plus but not necessary.
• Should have worked on a web based backend in Node.JS for preferably an android app based solution which had scaled to a large number of users. Developed, managed and scaled usage/analytics and reporting of end user based solutions.
• Capable of creating and implementing API on node js. Should have deep hands-on experience in  developing and managing APIs.
• Should have practical experience of integrating and managing online payment systems, and build and manage online learning platforms with login, video security, online payment and reports.
• Possess energies and capabilities to experience tremendous growth in learning, deep dive development, take end to end responsibility of the products and join hands to scale our solutions together with our team.
• Personality Traits we respect - An undistracted mind, an aspiration for holistic growth, humility, discipline, clear and adequate communication and self confidence to learn and do anything. 

Role and Responsibilities of this Profile

• You shall be working on and taking responsibility for our central content and reporting backend, which is the heart of our tech platform. 
• Should have good command on Firebase functions like notifications, real-time data update etc.  
• The backend shall be evolved into a content integration platform with internal teams and external partners working on a common backend for all content and courses updation, integration and management. 
• You shall be responsible for taking ownership of the current web and backend solutions and defining, building and scaling them as per growth plans along with the product managers and the current team. 
• All web and server side development and enhancements as per product growth vision and management plans. 
• Please know that we are in a growth stage of our app and tablet based products and therefore a lot of responsibility and ownership taking work will be expected on the tech and product front.

Some Important Aspects of this Profile you should know

• This role would involve a lot of self-driven sharp and focussed work with end-to-end responsibility of the products.
• We are in a fast growth phase and therefore the need of the hour is a hands-on and fast paced approach to work with best of skills/communication and discipline.
• This role requires  very responsible and efficient communication in all formats, verbal, written, messaging, email and documentation.
• This role suits you best if you wish to do deep and focussed work in a product company and be a part of the initial core team that builds a globally scalable edtech platform.
• We aspire to onboard a Node.js developer who wishes to spend at least 2-3 years in deep product building/scaling and gain unprecedented experience and growth while growing the products and iDream Education. 

Job Type: Full-time, Work at office (Please note, this is not a remote working role / No Work from home for this role currently)

Job Location: Sec-32, Gurugram, India

Java
J2ee
working experience with one or more clouds

Understanding of design architecture

Experience with Traditional databases and nosql databases

Sound in Algorithms,data structures and problem solving 

Good at coding and design

Technical Skills to work with http://asp.net/">ASP.NET Web Forms(2) & MVC(1), Win Forms, WCF/Web API, C#, JavaScript & JQuery, Stored Procedures (SQL Server/MySQL), HTML, CSS, IIS

1. Ability tounderstand requirements by reading Business Requirement Documents(BRD), Functional Requirement Documents(FSD)
2. Capability to visualize and document functional requirements into technical implementations using technical documentation and unit test cases
3. Ability to code technical implementations based approved technical designs
4. White box testing (unit test)
5. Ability to communicate regarding work related verbal and written
6. Other required soft skills to work in a team.
7. Ability to guide junior developers technically.