Backend developer

Uplers; Pune District, Mumbai, Thane; On-site; INR 12,00,000 - 18,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer for their client in Maharashtra. The successful candidate will have 3+ years of experience in backend development, with strong expertise in NodeJS and Golang. You will design scalable systems handling millions of API requests. The role offers a competitive salary and significant equity as part of the compensation package.

Benefits

Significant equity stake

Startup culture working directly with founders

Work from office with 6 days a week

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong expertise in NodeJS and/or Golang.
• Demonstrated experience with scaling systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using NodeJS and Golang.
• Architect systems optimized to handle millions of API requests efficiently.
• Collaborate with the founding team to drive technical decisions.

Skills

NodeJS

Golang

High concurrency handling

API optimization

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Senior Backend Engineer

Experience: 3 - 5 Years Exp

Salary: Competitive

Preferred Notice Period: Within 30 Days

Opportunity Type: Thane (Onsite)

Placement Type: Full-time

(*Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' Clients)

Must have skills: NodeJS and Golang

Job Description

About Open Leaf

Open Leaf is an intelligent carrier integration platform transforming logistics management in India. We provide a universal API that seamlessly connects stores, marketplaces, and warehouses with any logistics partner. Our platform handles real‑time shipment tracking, workflow automation, and provides AI‑powered agents to enhance customer experience across the logistics ecosystem.

Our platform processes high‑volume API requests and manages complex logistics workflows for enterprises. We’re growing rapidly and need experienced backend engineers who can scale systems efficiently under significant load.

If you’re looking for a typical 9-5 job or prefer to follow strict orders, Openleaf may not be the right fit for you. However, if you’re eager to revolutionize the shipping experience for millions of consumers in India, then Openleaf is the perfect place.

Backend Engineer (NodeJS + Golang)

We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to join our core team and help scale our logistics platform. You’ll work directly with our CTO and founding engineers to build and optimize backend systems that handle millions of API requests daily.

As a Backend Engineer at Open Leaf, you will:

• Design and develop scalable backend services using NodeJS and Golang
• Architect high‑concurrency systems optimized to handle millions of API requests efficiently
• Work on platform scaling challenges and implement solutions for concurrent request management
• Optimize API performance and latency for a high‑throughput logistics platform
• Build robust APIs for seamless integration with multiple logistics partners
• Collaborate with the founding team to drive technical decisions and platform direction
• Contribute to system reliability, monitoring, and infrastructure improvements
• Mentor and collaborate with team members on best practices

What We’re Looking For

Required Experience

• 3+ years of professional backend development experience
• Strong expertise in NodeJS and/or Golang
• Demonstrated experience with scaling systems and handling high concurrency
• Proven track record of optimizing high-volume API requests and distributed systems
• Deep understanding of concurrency patterns, async programming, and performance optimization
• Experience with databases, caching, and system architecture
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to write clean, maintainable code

Nice to Have

• Experience with logistics, e-commerce, or marketplace platforms
• Knowledge of microservices architecture
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools
• Open‑source contributions or public projects demonstrating scaling expertise

Portfolio Requirements

You should have a strong portfolio demonstrating:

• Projects with significant scaling challenges you’ve personally solved
• Production systems handling high concurrency that you’ve architected or optimized
• OR experience from a previous internship or role on a well‑engineered backend project
• Code samples or public repositories showcasing your backend engineering capabilities

We are most interested in candidates who can demonstrate hands‑on scaling experience and deep technical expertise.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: 12 - 18 LPA (commensurate with experience)
• ESOPs: Significant equity stake as part of the compensation package
• Location: Mumbai Thane (On‑site final round)
• Work Environment: Startup culture working directly with founders |
• WFO: 6 days working from office

Why Join Open Leaf?

• Impact: Work on a platform processing millions of logistics API requests
• Growth: Join at an early stage with significant scaling opportunities ahead
• Founders: Work directly with experienced founders and technical leadership
• Equity: Meaningful ESOPs as part of your compensation package
• Challenges: Solve real‑world concurrency and scaling problems at production scale

How to apply for this opportunity?

Easy 3 Step Process:

• Click On Apply and register or log in to our portal
• Upload updated Resume & complete the Screening Form
• Increase your chances of getting shortlisted & meet the client for the Interview!

About Our Client

At Openleaf, every team member embodies the spirit of an entrepreneur. We’re all dedicated to a single, powerful mission: simplifying and enhancing the shipping experience for the masses in India. Our work is like solving a complex puzzle, one that has been a longstanding challenge in the Indian Logistics ecosystem.

If you’re passionate about being part of a dynamic team that’s committed to addressing this significant issue, we wholeheartedly invite you to join Openleaf. Together, we can make a substantial impact on the way shipping works in our country.

About Uplers

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