Sr. Backend Engineer

ClearGrid; Dubai; On-site; AED 69,336 - 96,300; Full time

Job summary

ClearGrid is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer primarily based in Bangalore, India. In this role, you will collaborate with the CTO to design and implement high-performance microservices and databases, focusing on security and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of backend development experience in fast-growing startups or fintech and possess advanced skills in Spring Boot and Python. ClearGrid encourages ownership in work and provides opportunities for mentorship and leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Experience working within fast‑growing startups, fintech, or high‑transaction SaaS environments.
• Ability to work full-time out of our Bangalore, India office.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale robust backend systems.
• Collaborate closely with the CTO to align technical solutions with business requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct thorough code reviews.

Skills

Spring Boot

Python

PostgreSQL

MySQL

DynamoDB

MongoDB

AWS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Job description

Role Overview

Based in our Bangalore, India office and reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Senior Backend Engineer will serve as a foundational pillar of our engineering team. This is a high-impact, hands‑on role requiring a blend of technical mastery and pragmatic leadership.

The ideal candidate possesses a builder’s mindset—someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, takes extreme ownership of the codebase, and can mentor junior engineers while executing complex architectural designs. You aren't just writing code; you are shaping the technical foundation of a scaling fintech platform.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Oversight & Architecture

• System Design: Design, build, and scale robust, high‑performance microservices and cloud‑native backend systems.
• Database Optimization: Architect and optimize database schemas and queries across relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases to handle large‑scale data processing.
• API Management: Design and implement highly secure, performant RESTful and GraphQL APIs for internal and third‑party integrations.

Execution & Strategy

• Roadmap Alignment: Collaborate closely with the CTO to translate business requirements and long‑term product vision into clean, scalable technical solutions.
• Security & Compliance: Implement and enforce industry‑leading security practices for authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• DevOps Culture: Establish and mature CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) for automated, seamless deployments.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Mentorship: Elevate the engineering team by conducting thorough code reviews, mentoring junior/mid‑level engineers, and advocating for clean code practices.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with front‑end engineers, data scientists, and product managers to ensure seamless end‑to‑end API consumption and feature delivery.

Executive Reporting

• Progress Tracking: Keep the CTO and executive stakeholders informed on system performance metrics, technical debt, project timelines, and infrastructure bottlenecks.

Requirements

Experience

• Years of Experience: 5+ years of professional backend development experience, with a proven track record in a Senior or Lead capacity.
• Industry Context: Experience working within fast‑growing startups, fintech, or high‑transaction SaaS environments is highly preferred.
• Geographic Location: Ability to work full‑time out of our Bangalore, India office.

Technical Skills

• Core Languages: Advanced proficiency in Spring Boot and Python.
• Databases: Strong hands‑on experience with both relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB) databases.
• Cloud Ecosystems: Deep experience deploying and managing infrastructure on AWS and GCP.
• DevOps Tools: Practical knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and building automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Protocols: Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and modern security protocols.

What We’re Looking For

• Analytical Rigor: Exceptional problem‑solving and debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose complex, distributed system bottlenecks under pressure.
• High Autonomy: A self‑starter who doesn't wait for direction, possesses strong technical judgment, and knows when to pivot vs. when to double down on an architectural choice.
• Communication Style: Clear, concise communication skills—able to explain complex technical trade‑offs to non‑technical stakeholders and the executive team.
• Adaptability: A resilient, growth‑oriented mindset suited for the evolving priorities of an innovative startup.