Software Development Engineer – Backend

Role: SDE III - Backend Location: Chennai, India (Hybrid) Experience: 5 – 8 years Employment Type: Full-time About the Role: We’re looking for a Senior Back end Engineer (SDE III) who can architect and build robust back end systems while also managing infrastructure and deployments. This is a hands-on role with full ownership—from API design and database performance to cloud infrastructure and CI/CD automation. You’ll collaborate across product, design, and front end teams, while also mentoring junior developers and driving best practices. Roles & Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using a modern framework of your choice. Build well-structured APIs (REST or GraphQL) with robust authentication, authorization, and versioning. Define and evolve database schemas; optimize queries for performance and reliability. Use NoSQL databases (where required) for high-throughput or flexible data needs. Own infrastructure setup and manage deployments on cloud platforms—there is no separate DevOps team. Automate CI/CD workflows, containerize services using Docker, and maintain deployment pipelines. Ensure system performance, resilience, and observability through caching, queuing, and monitoring. Implement secure coding practices including data encryption, access controls, and input validation. Debug and troubleshoot issues across the stack—from database to API layer to production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define integration contracts and delivery timelines. Mentor and guide junior engineers, participate in code reviews, and lead architecture discussions. Required Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with any modern backend framework (Node.js/ RoR, Python Django/Spring Boot, etc.). Proficiency in working with relational databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL—schema design, joins, and indexing. Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) where applicable to the system design. • Strong understanding of API design principles, security (OAuth2, JWT), and error handling strategies. Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS/ GCP, or Azure) and managing production environments. Proficient in containerization (Docker) and deployment automation using CI/CD pipelines. Experience with background processing, message queues, or event-driven systems. Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools to ensure system health and reliability. Understanding of infrastructure management practices—basic scripting, access control, and environment setup. Understanding of the how different frontend / mobile components work and willingness to explore & work in them if required Ability to independently take features from concept to deployment with a focus on reliability and scalability. Experience mentoring developers and contributing to high-level technical decisions. If interested in this opportunity, please share your resume at

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