Backend Engineer

Igloo; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Igloo is seeking a Backend Engineer to tackle complex engineering challenges and evolve our platform architecture. You will ensure scalable, secure, and reliable systems supporting our global expansion and AI-enhanced features.

The role requires hands-on programming, strong design skills and collaboration across cross-functional teams to set technical standards and drive efficient development workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in similar roles.
• Startup experience is a plus.
• Experience with AWS, RESTful/RPC services, C++/Java/Golang and related system programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineers, Product Managers, Data Scientists and Designers to define and implement features.
• Partner with DevOps to build frameworks, define standards, and improve CI/CD and code hygiene.
• Address scalability, security and reliability across the platform while delivering high-quality web services.
• Demonstrate hands-on programming and architecture design with willingness to learn new technologies quickly.

Skills

Architectural design

Scalability

CI/CD

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Computer Science or related

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kafka/Kinesis

Redis

MongoDB

MySQL

Golang

RESTful APIs

Job description

About Igloo

Igloo (formerly Axinan) is the first full-stack insurtech firm to emerge from Singapore. With offices across Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, China and India, Igloo is fueled by a mission of making insurance accessible and affordable for all. Igloo’s innovation solutions empower companies to eliminate operational risk, drive new revenue streams and optimise and enhance their existing products and services. With a successful Pre-Series C fund round of US$36 million in Dec 2023, Igloo has now raised over US$100 million. The leading regional insurtech firm looks to expand regionally with strategic acquisitions and hiring great talent.

As a passionate team building meaningful solutions to make an impact, we are looking for like-minded individuals to join us at Igloo. At our core, we prioritise teamwork and foster a culture built on strong collaboration and we are looking for talented people like you.

About the role

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to solve complex engineering challenges and drive the evolution of our platform’s architecture. In this role, you will be a key contributor to the scalability, security, and reliability of our systems, bridging the gap between high-level product requirements and high-performance execution. You will collaborate across teams to define technical standards, optimize development efficiency, and build the robust backend infrastructure needed to support our global expansion and AI-enhanced features.

Job Responsibilities

• Work closely with fellow Engineers, Product Managers, Data Scientists and Designers to define, refine and implement features on the product line;
• Work closely with DevOps to build frameworks and tools, define standards (e.g., API contract) and improve overall efficiency of the development (e.g., CI/CD) and hygiene of the codebase (i.e., Git);
• Work on complex engineering problems to improve the scalability, security, and reliability of our platform;
• Have hands-on programming and architecture design skills with demonstrated willingness and capability to learn new technologies quickly

• Bachelors in Computer Science or other related Degrees.
• Min. 5 years of experience in similar roles. Experience in tech start-up is a plus.
• Experience with AWS, RESTful/RPC services, C++/Java/Golang and related system programming languages. Having experience of Golang is a plus.
• Experience with NoSQL (e.g., Redis/MongoDB), message queue (e.g., Kafka/Kinesis), and relational databases (e.g., MySQL).
• Experience with Docker, basic CI/CD flow on AWS or GCP.
• Familiarity with using AI tools in the development process and building the backend systems needed to support AI functionality
• Strong understanding of system performance and scaling, Demonstrated ability to design, build, and deliver complex, successful web services and/or customer experiences efficiently and with quality.