Senior Backend Engineer

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

• Design and implement scalable APIs and microservices using Node.js & Express
• Manage deployments via GitHub Actions and CodeDeploy; work with Docker & AWS
• Optimize MongoDB queries and use Redis caching for high-concurrency traffic
• Bridge Figma designs to backend logic using Next.js and Tailwind CSS
• Maintain monitoring with Nginx & PM2 to ensure 99.9% uptime

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 1+ year of professional experience building and maintaining production applications
• Deep Node.js knowledge: async programming, RESTful API architecture
• MongoDB mastery: schema design, indexing strategies, complex aggregation pipelines
• Hands-on AWS (EC2/S3 minimum) and practical CI/CD pipeline experience
• Proven ability to take a feature from PRD / Figma to stable production deployment

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT

• Experience maintaining apps with high concurrent user counts
• Comfortable with Nginx configs and Dockerfiles
• Hands-on with payment gateway integration (Cashfree) and webhook handling
• Obsession with maintainable, well-documented, DRY code

AI Usage Policy:

AI tools (Cursor, Copilot, GPT-4) are force multipliers — use them. But you must own your code, reason hrough architectural trade-offs, and debug without relying solely on AI.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Tell us about the most complex bug you've solved or a backend system you built from scratch
• Share your GitHub profile
• Include at least two live project links showcasing your best work
• Your code will directly impact the learning outcomes of thousands of students.

Strong Full stack/Backend engineer profile

Mandatory (Experience): Must have 2+ years of hands-on experience as a full stack developer (backend-heavy)

Mandatory (Backend Skills): Must have 1.5+ strong experience in Python, building REST APIs, and microservices-based architectures

Mandatory (Frontend Skills): Must have hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks (React or Vue) and JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

Mandatory (Database Skills): Must have solid experience working with relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis

Mandatory (Cloud & Infra): Must have hands-on experience with AWS services including EC2, ELB, AutoScaling, S3, RDS, CloudFront, and SNS

Mandatory (DevOps & Infra): Must have working experience with Linux environments, Apache, CI/CD pipelines, and application monitoring

Mandatory (CS Fundamentals): Must have strong fundamentals in Data Structures, Algorithms, OS concepts, and system design

Mandatory (Company) : Product companies (B2B SaaS preferred)

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Python Developer with hands-on experience in AWS cloud services (Lambda, API Gateway, EC2), microservices architecture, PostgreSQL, and Docker. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs, with a strong emphasis on cloud-native solutions and containerized environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable backend services using Python (Flask, FastAPI, or Django).
• Design and deploy serverless applications using AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for efficient and secure deployments.
• Work with Docker to containerize applications and manage container lifecycles.
• Develop and manage infrastructure on AWS (including EC2, IAM, S3, and other related services).
• Design efficient database schemas and write optimized SQL queries for PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with DevOps, front-end developers, and product managers for end-to-end delivery.
• Write unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure code reliability and robustness.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance in production environments.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Python and Python-based web frameworks.
• Experience with AWS services: Lambda, API Gateway, EC2, S3, CloudWatch.
• Sound knowledge of microservices architecture and asynchronous programming.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Understanding of CI/CD practices and tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CodePipeline.
• Familiarity with API documentation tools (Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Version control with Git.

Primary responsibilities:

•Design, develop AWS IoT/Cloud-based applications using Typescript, Node.Js.

•Work closely with onsite, offshore, and cross functional teams, Product Management, frontend developers, SQA teams to effectively use technologies to build and deliver high quality and on-time delivery.

•Proactively Identify risks and failure modes early in the development lifecycle and develop POCs to mitigate the risks early in the program.

•Assertive communication and team skills.

•This individual be self-directed, highly motivated, and organized with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, and an ability to work on multiple projects and function in a team environment.

Experience and Skills Required:

•More than 6 years of overall experience in Software domain.

•At least 3 years of experience in Cloud native applications.

•Solid working knowledge of Typescript, NodeJS.

•Thorough working knowledge in AWS, Lambdas, Microservices etc.,

•Experience in executing CI/CD processes

•Experience in Microservices Architecture

•Good Knowledge on Cloud security & security design control implementation.

•Knowledge of (AWS IoT Core) and In-depth knowledge of AWS cloud native services including Kinesis, DynamoDB, Neptune, Lambda, API Gateway, Timestream , IoT Core, GreenGrass, Aurora, Lambda, etc.

•Great knowledge in Agile/Scrum

In your role as Software Engineer/Lead, you will directly work with other developers, Product Owners, and Scrum Masters to evaluate and develop innovative solutions. The purpose of the role is to design, develop, test, and operate a complex set of applications or platforms in the IoT Cloud area.

The role involves the utilization of advanced tools and analytical methods for gathering facts to develop solution scenarios. The job holder needs to be able to execute quality code, review code, and collaborate with other developers.

We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, and more productive team.

• A bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree in information technology, computer science, or other relevant education
• At least 5 years of experience as Software Engineer, in an enterprise context
• Experience in design, development and deployment of large-scale cloud-based applications and services
• Good knowledge in cloud (AWS) serverless application development, event driven architecture and SQL / No-SQL databases
• Experience with IoT products, backend services and design principles
• Good knowledge at least of one backend technology like node.js (JavaScript, TypeScript) or JVM (Java, Scala, Kotlin)
• Passionate about code quality, security and testing
• Microservice development experience with Java (Spring) is a plus
• Good command of English in both Oral & Written

Should be highly Technical and hands-on experience in Artificial Intelligence and Machine learning and Python. Managing the successful delivery of projects by efficient planning and coordination.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION :

• Create Technical Design for AI, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, NLP, NLU, NLG projects and implement the same in production.
• Solid understanding and experience of deep learning architectures and algorithms
• Working experience with AWS, most importantly AWS SageMaker, Aurora or MongoDB, Analytics and reporting.
• Experience solving problems in the industry using deep learning methods such as recurrent neural networks (RNN, LSTM), convolutional neural nets, auto-encoders, etc.
• Should have experience of 2-3 production implementations of machine learning projects.
• Knowledge of open-source libraries such as Keras, Tensor Flow, Pytorch
• Work with business analysts/consultants and other necessary teams to create a strong solution
• Should have in-depth understanding and experience of Data Science and Machine Learning projects using Python, R, etc. Skills in Java/C are a plus
• Should developing solutions using python in AI/ML projects
• Should be able to train and build a team of technical developers
• Desired to have experience as leads in designing and developing applications/tools using Microsoft technologies - ASP.Net, C#, HTML5, MVC
• Desired to have knowledge on any of the cloud solutions such as Azure or AWS
• Desired to have knowledge on any of container technology such as Docker
• Should be able to build strong relationships with project stakeholders

Keywords:

• Python
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• AWS
• Django
• NLP

As a software engineer, you will be the part of a team that focuses on building software applications that scale well. You will play a significant role in shaping our software architecture that provides measurable customer value. You understand both technology and business to know the right trade-offs to make. You will be a technical mentor for your team members. You will work closely with your peers, managers, product, design, and operations teams to create solutions that meet business requirements. You will drive engineering and operational excellence across Scatter. You will collaborate with other engineers to surface common pain points, develop solutions and evangelize best practices.

Qualifications:

2-3 years of professional software engineering experience building customer-facing web and/or mobile applications Strong coding skills using Python, Django, is mandatory. Knowledge on Html, Css, React Js, Jquery, Bootstrap or equivalent programming language is added advantage Graduated from Tier 1 or Tier 2 engineering colleges Excellent knowledge of Data Structures and Algorithms Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science or a related discipline Experience working in an agile environment Self-quick learner and passionate problem solver Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, with an enthusiastic attitude to support and resolve customer problems Good oral and written communication skills Above all, an insatiable desire and ability to learn

Nice to have skills:

Experience with large-scale SaaS applications Experience building web and mobile applications Experience designing services on top of cloud infrastructure like AWS, Azure, etc Prior experience in building product from 0-1

Benefits

Ownership and autonomy to drive customer and culture initiatives Opportunity to get mentored and mentor junior engineers Remote work

Greetings from Amazon...!                                       

It is our pleasure in personally inviting you to apply job with Amazon Development Centre India (ADCI). At Amazon we are inclined to hire people with passion for technology and you happened to be one of the shortlisted candidates. Our business is committed to recognizing potential and creating teams that embrace innovation.

Please find the Eligible criteria and requirements:

Job title                             :             SDE – II (Software Development Engineer)
Role Opportunity            :             Permanent/Full Time/FTE/Regular

Work Location                 :             Hyderabad/Bangalore/ Gurgaon

Must Have

• Strong Exposure to Data Structures, Algorithms, Coding, System Design (LLD, HLD, OOAD), Distributed systems, problem solving skills, Architecture (MVC/Microservices), logical thinking.

Amazon (ADCI) - If you are looking for an opportunity to solve deep technical problems and build innovative solutions in a fast paced environment working with smart, passionate software developers, this might be the role for you. Amazon’s transportation systems get millions of packages to customers worldwide faster and cheaper while providing world class customer experience – from checkout to shipment tracking to delivery. Our software systems include services that handle thousands or requests per second, make business decisions impacting billions of dollars a year, integrate with a network of small and large carriers worldwide, manage business rules for millions of unique products, and improve experience for millions of online shoppers. With rapid expansion into new geographies, innovations in supply chain, delivery models and customer experience, increasingly complex transportation network, ever expanding selection of products and growing number of shipments worldwide, we have an opportunity to build software that scales the business, leads the industry through innovation and delights millions of customers worldwide.

As an SDE, you will develop a deep understanding of our business, work closely with development teams and own the architecture and end-to-end delivery of software components.

About Amazon India:

Amazon teams in India work on complex business challenges to innovate and create efficient solutions that enable various Amazon businesses, including Amazon websites across the world as well as support Payments, Transportation, and Digital products and services like the Kindle family of tablets, e-readers and the store. We are proud to have some of the finest talent and strong leaders with proven experience working to make Amazon the Earth’s most customer-centric company.

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We will continue to strive to become a trusted and meaningful sales and logistics channel for retailers of all sizes across India and a fast, reliable and convenient online shopping destination for consumers. For us, it is always “Day 1” and we are committed to aggressively invest over the long-term and relentlessly focus on raising the bar for customer experience in India. Amazon India offers opportunities where you can dive right in, work with smart people on challenging problems and make an impact that contributes to the lives of millions. Join us so you can - Work Hard, Have Fun and Make History.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience building successful production software systems
• A solid grounding in Computer Science fundamentals (based on a BS or MS in CS or related field)
• The ability to take convert raw requirements into good design while exploring technical feasibility tradeoffs
• Expertise in System design (design patterns, LLD, HLD, Solid principle, OOAD, Distributed systems etc..), Architecture (MVC/Micro services).
• Good understanding of at least some of the modern programming languages (Java) and open-source technologies (C++, Python, Scala, C#, PHP, Ruby etc..)
• Excellence in technical communication
• Has experience in mentoring other software developers

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• Experience developing service oriented architectures and an understanding of design for scalability, performance and reliability
• Demonstrated ability to mentor other software developers to maintain architectural vision and software quality
• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment
• Expertise in delivering high-quality, innovative application
• Strong desire to build, sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to triage issues, react well to changes, work with teams and ability to multi-task on multiple products and projects.
• Experience building highly scalable, high availability services
• The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader, builder and operator.
• He/she should have experience leading or contributing to multiple simultaneous product development efforts and initiatives.
• He/she needs to balance technical leadership with strong business judgment to make the right decisions about technology choices.
• He/she needs to be constantly striving for simplicity, and at the same time demonstrate significant creativity, innovation and judgment
• Proficiency in, at least, one modern programming language.
• Experience in SQL or Non-SQL database.
• Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities in an engineering environment in driving operational excellence and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve stretch goals in a highly innovative and fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, reporting, analytical and problem solving skills.

Good to Have:

• Knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations
• Experience with enterprise-wide systems
• Experience influencing software engineers best practices within your team
• Hands-on expertise in many disparate technologies, typically ranging from front-end user interfaces through to back-end systems and all points in between
• Strong written and verbal communication skills preferred

Key Points to remember:

• Strong knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle methodology
• Technical design, development and implementation decisions on the use of technology in area(s) of specialization.
• Write or modify programming code to suit customer's needs.
• Unit test to assure meets requirements, including integration test as needed.
• Ability to understand and analyze issues and uses judgment to make decisions.
• Strong problem solving & troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills
• Responsible for self-development according to professional development plan