Back End Developer

Discoveries Quintessential; Pune City; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary aligned with experience

Significant ESOPs

High-growth career trajectory

Performance-based incentives

Culture of ownership and innovation

Job summary

An innovative education technology startup in Pune, Maharashtra, is seeking a Backend Engineer to join their core engineering team. The role involves designing and developing scalable APIs and microservices, optimizing systems, and collaborating with product and design teams. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of experience in backend development, particularly with Node.js and related frameworks, and a proactive mindset for tackling complex problems. Competitive salary and significant ESOPs offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency with Node.js, Express.js, or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of web application architecture, databases, and caching strategies.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and design scalable, efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable APIs and microservices using Node.js.
• Optimize backend systems for performance, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend engineers to deliver seamless features.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology stack choices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Skills

Node.js

Express.js

Web application architecture

SQL/NoSQL databases

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About Us

We are a well-funded, VC-backed startup founded by experienced entrepreneurs with successful past exits. Our vision is to democratize personalized and affordable learning for students worldwide, empowering the bottom 80% of learners to unlock their true potential.

Role Overview

As a Backend Engineer, you will be part of the core engineering team, working closely with the leadership and product team to build a global-scale education platform. You will take end-to-end ownership of features, solving challenges across scalability, system design, performance optimization, and integrations. Your contributions will have a direct impact on millions of students globally.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable APIs and microservices using Node.js (or equivalent frameworks).
• Optimize backend systems for performance, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver seamless features.
• Contribute to architectural decisions, system design, and technology stack choices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Monitor, debug, and continuously improve backend systems.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency with Node.js, Express.js, or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of web application architecture, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and caching strategies.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Ability to analyze complex problems and design scalable, efficient solutions.
• Strong logical reasoning, quick learning ability, and a proactive mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and skillset.
• Significant ESOPs as part of the early team.
• High-growth career trajectory with direct exposure to founders.
• Performance-based incentives and rapid advancement opportunities.
• A culture of ownership, innovation, and continuous learning.

Hiring Process

• Introductory call
• One or two technical/product discussions
• Final offer

Job Details

• Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India
• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design, Information Technology, and Engineering
• Industries: Software Development, IT System Custom Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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