Backend Developer

Giift Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Giift Inc. is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to strengthen core backend systems within the Technology team. This senior individual contributor role emphasizes execution, code quality, and collaboration to support product development and reliability.

You will build and maintain backend services with Node.js, optimize performance, and design data models across relational and NoSQL databases. Collaboration with product managers and peers is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of backend engineering experience.
• Strong production experience with Node.js.
• Hands-on with MySQL and MongoDB.
• Working knowledge of ElasticSearch.
• Experience deploying and operating services on AWS.
• Comfort working in Linux environments.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services using Node.js.
• Deliver features supporting ongoing product development.
• Write clean, maintainable code aligned with architecture.
• Design data models across relational and NoSQL databases.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend/backend peers.
• Participate in code reviews and engineering practices.

Skills

Node.js

MySQL

MongoDB

ElasticSearch

AWS

Linux

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to strengthen our core backend systems as part of an active replacement hire. This role sits within the Technology team and focuses on improving system performance, supporting ongoing development, and resolving production issues.

You’ll work closely with Product Managers and engineering peers to build reliable backend services that support our product roadmap. This is a senior individual contributor role with a strong emphasis on execution, code quality, and collaboration.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain backend services using Node.js.
• Deliver features that support ongoing product development.
• Write clean, maintainable code aligned with existing architecture.

Performance & Reliability

• Optimize backend systems for performance and scalability.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks across services and data layers.
• Fix bugs and production issues with a focus on long-term stability.

Data & Systems

• Design and work with data models across relational and NoSQL databases.
• Use MySQL and MongoDB to support application requirements.
• Work with search and indexing solutions using ElasticSearch.
• Work closely with Product Managers to translate requirements into backend solutions.
• Partner with frontend engineers and other backend engineers to deliver end-to-end functionality.
• Participate in code reviews and shared engineering practices.

What We’re Looking For

• 5-9 years of experience in backend engineering roles.
• Strong experience with Node.js in production environments.
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and MongoDB.
• Working knowledge of ElasticSearch.
• Experience deploying and operating services on AWS.
• Comfort working in Linux-based environments.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering and product teams.

Nice to Have

• Exposure to frontend engineering concepts.
• Experience contributing to data model design across systems.

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• You’re an execution-focused engineer who enjoys improving existing systems.
• You’re comfortable owning backend components and seeing work through to completion.
• You collaborate well with product and engineering partners.
• You value stability, performance, and thoughtful problem-solving over quick fixes.

Why This Role Matters

Backend systems are critical to how our products perform and scale. This role directly impacts reliability, development velocity, and the experience of teams building on top of our platform.

Why Join Us

• Work on meaningful backend systems used across our products.
• Be part of a collaborative engineering team focused on delivery.
• Take ownership in a senior individual contributor role.
• Contribute to improving performance and system quality over time.