Backend Developer – 2-4 Years Exp

Winzons; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Group of Companies is seeking a Backend Developer to design and build scalable, high-performance systems using Go, with a focus on DSA fundamentals and architecture.

You will work on event-driven architectures, implement caching strategies with Redis, and manage PostgreSQL at scale, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field.
• 2–4 years backend development experience.
• Strong Go (Golang) skills with frameworks like Gin/Echo.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop and maintain backend services using Go (REST/gRPC/microservices).
• Design and implement event-driven workflows using Kafka or messaging systems.
• Improve performance through Redis-based caching and optimized SQL in PostgreSQL.
• Create and present high-level system design and architecture documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in code reviews and scalability planning.

Skills

Go (Golang) expertise

Data Structures & Algorithms

High-Level Architecture

Message-driven design

Caching concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Tools

Gin

Echo

Kafka

RabbitMQ

NATS

Redis

PostgreSQL

Job description

Company Name: SMC Group of Companies

Job Role: Backend Developer

Work Type: Full-Time

Experience: 2-4 Years

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Related Field

Location: Delhi NCR, India

Job Overview :

We are seeking a dedicated Backend Developer needed to design and build scalable, high-performance systems using Golang, strong computer science fundamentals (DSA), and high-level system architecture.

Required Skills & Tech Stack :

• Go (Golang) : Extensive production-level experience, including development with frameworks like Gin, Echo, etc., for building scalable, high-performance services
• Data Structures & Algorithms : Solid problem-solving ability
• High-Level Architecture : Experience with service-oriented/microservices design and HLD documentation
• Messaging & Queues : Kafka or equivalent (RabbitMQ, NATS) for event-driven pipelines
• Caching : Redis or similar in-memory caching for low-latency data access
• Database : PostgreSQL (schema design, SQL optimization, large-scale systems)

Key Responsibilities :

• Architect, develop and maintain backend services using Go (REST/gRPC/microservices)
• Design and implement event-driven workflows using Kafka or messaging systems
• Improve performance through Redis-based caching strategies
• Write optimized SQL and manage PostgreSQL databases at scale
• Create and present high-level system design and architecture documentation
• Conduct code reviews, maintain coding standards, mentor junior engineers
• Participate in system monitoring, troubleshooting, and scalability planning

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• 2-4 years of backend engineering experience, with strong expertise in Go (Golang) and frameworks like Gin, Echo, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex CS problems using DSA
• Prior involvement in queue-based architectures and caching layers
• Proven track record in system design and scalable infrastructure
• Strong communicator and team player with leadership exposure

Opportunities at SMC Group :

• Build products redefining the future of Fintech in India & globally
• Lead & mentor high-performing engineering teams
• Work with proven tech experts on scalable architectures
• Create real impact in a fast-growing, innovation-driven environment