Backend Engineer

Zoca; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Zoca is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer who will design, build, and scale robust API services powering our platform, handling large data volumes and long-running workflows.

You will collaborate with product and frontend teams, own architecture decisions end-to-end, mentor engineers, implement observability, and contribute to a fast-paced, AI-driven startup environment in Bengaluru.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of backend engineering experience; Node.js/NestJS preferred, Python a plus.
• Ability to own architecture decisions and lead projects end-to-end.
• Bonus: Prior experience in data-heavy SaaS products.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and scale backend systems that handle large data volumes and long-running workflows.
• Design and maintain pipelines, integrations, and background processing systems.
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and observability.
• Mentor engineers, lead reviews, and set engineering best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product to deliver impactful solutions.

Skills

Data processing

Distributed systems

System design

Mentoring

End-to-end ownership

Tools

Node.js

NestJS

Python

Job description

About Zoca

Zoca is a fast-growing local business marketing platform that helps salons, spas, and wellness businesses attract, convert, and retain more clients through AI-powered tools. Backed by real-time data and automation, we simplify growth for beauty professionals.

About Zoca

Zoca is a fast-growing local business marketing platform that helps salons, spas, and wellness businesses attract, convert, and retain more clients through AI-powered tools. Backed by real-time data and automation, we simplify growth for beauty professionals.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who is passionate about building scalable, high performing systems. You will work closely with cross - functional teams to design, develop and architect, and maintain backend services and API that powers our platform.

What You Will Do

• Architect, build, and scale backend systems that handle large data volumes and long-running workflows.
• Design and maintain pipelines, integrations, and background processing systems.
• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and observability.
• Mentor engineers, lead reviews, and set engineering best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product to deliver impactful solutions.

What We Are Looking For

• 5-7 years of backend engineering (Node.js/NestJS preferred, Python a plus).
• Strong experience with data processing, distributed systems, and queues.
• Ability to own architecture decisions and lead projects end-to-end.
• Bonus: Prior experience in data-heavy SaaS products.

Why ZOCA?

At ZOCA, We Offer a Collaborative, Innovative Environment Where Your Work Directly Contributes To Meaningful Business Outcomes. Employees Love Working Here Because

• You’ll take ownership and drive impactful projects in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment.
• Our dynamic startup culture encourages rapid learning and growth.
• You’ll work on world-class mobile & web applications using cutting-edge technologies.

Skills: api,python,node.js