SBU 2026 || TravClan || SDE-1

Travclan; Delhi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

TravClan is a B2B Travel Tech startup building the backbone for travel agents to book flights, hotels, and holidays globally. The SDE I (Backend) role focuses on ensuring a smooth customer experience on our platform, collaborating with multiple internal teams and product owners to translate business needs into scalable backend solutions.

Based in Delhi, the role offers rapid growth, ESOPs, and aggressive appraisal cycles.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python (Django) or Node.js (Express).
• Experience with relational databases like MySQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Expertise with Redis and Elasticsearch.
• Experience with message queuing systems like RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization.
• Nice-to-have: Kubernetes for orchestration.
• Nice-to-have: CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Nice-to-have: Firebase integration.

Skills

Python/Django

Node.js/Express

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Elasticsearch

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

Tools

Jenkins

Firebase

Job description

We are B2B Travel Tech startup that is reshaping the way travel agents sell and deliver exceptional travel experiences worldwide. We enable travel agents to book flights, hotels & holidays conveniently and we provide comprehensive end-to-end on-ground travel services. We do over INR 1000 crore+ GMV (sales) and are growing rapidly.

Our strong business model and focus on delivering excellent customer experience has facilitated our sustainable growth funded by internal cashflows. To fuel innovation and growth, we have raised USD 5.5mn+ funds from marquee global investors!

Profile Overview:

SDE I (Backend) at TravClan is a key role which ensures a smooth experience for our customers on our website/app. You will work in close liaison with almost every internal team providing help with Lead Management System, Booking Management System,Payment Gateway, etc. And, will be working with product owners to understand what the business needs in terms of technology.

Growth Prospects:

• Annual CTC - ₹ 6 to 9LPA
• ESOPs + promotions + aggressive growth prospects (read further)!
• Fast Appraisal - Despite Covid, we had appraisals in 6 months in Jan & July 2020
• Aggressive Hikes - In May'21 & Jan'22, Average Hike was 35% & 30% respectively

Whats on Offer:

• Work on Best Tech Stack - Python / Django, Java, MySQL, NodeJS, Android
• Learn from Best Mentors with Cumulative 50+ years of experience in Tech who previously worked in 4 unicorns
• Fast Career Growth with fast appraisals and fast salary increase
• Super passionate team with deep conviction which has stayed together during covid.
• Build world class tech products and leverage technology to drive growth globally!
• Very high ownership role in a fast-paced environment
• Great Culture -> No hierarchy / politics nonsense guaranteed!

Our founding team:

The founding & engineering team has worked in senior leadership roles at successful internet startups in India and Overseas

• Arun - Cofounder, leads Product & Growth Ex Cars24, TravelTriangle, TripFactory, IIM Bangalore
• Chirag - Cofounder, leads Business Operations Ex Oyo, TravelTriangle, IIM Ahmedabad, IIT Roorkee
• Ashish - Cofounder, leads Technology Ex CTO Cars24, CTO FabFurnish, Gaadi, Ex-Entrepreneur
• Shrawan: Tech Leader, 18+ yrs Tech exp, Ex CTO Millenium Entertainment, One Kosmos
• Akshat: Tech Owner, 15+ yrs Tech exp, Ex Cars24, Worked in USA, Singapore
• Rajesh:Tech Owner, 12+ yrs Tech exp, Ex Hike, Foodpanda

What we are looking for:

• Strong proficiency in Python (Django) or Node.js (Express).
• Experience with relational databases like MySQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB.
• Expertise with Redis and ElasticSearch.
• Experience with message queuing systems like RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization.
• Knowledge / Hands-on experience of following are added advantages

• Kubernetes for orchestration.
• CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins.
• Firebase integration and usage.

Check if you fit in the role-

You Must-

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy solving problems in a structured way
• Be focussed on creating scalable systems

You Can-

• Understand & break down complex problems into smaller tasks
• Work closely with various stakeholders

You Want to-

• Develop robust solutions for the travel ecosystem
• Design, build and launch global products

This role is not ideal for someone who is-

• Not willing to work on 2-3 backend applications independently
• Lacks basic proficiency in either Python (Django) or Node.js (Express).
• Has not created any backend applications from scratch (project)
• Is not comfortable with long working hours i.e. 10 - 12 hours daily
• Is not comfortable working 5 days a week from office in Delhi

The Recruitment Process:

• 1. Aptitude Test: The first step of the recruitment process is a 30-minute basic aptitude test.
• 2. Personal Interviews: 2-3 video interviews. Detailed discussions about the job profile, company & candidature are discussed in these rounds.
• 3. Extending an offe"r: On successfully clearing the interview rounds, the job offer is extended to the candidate. This includes financial benefits, ESOPs and many other benefits.

Important Points:

• Office Location- Connaught Place, Delhi
• Work Timings- 9:30 till work gets over. You are considering joining a startup. Building anything of value takes time. The majority of our exits happen within the first 2 months of people joining because new joiners are not able to adjust to the high pace environment.
• You can expect 10-12 hours of work in a day!

Looking forward to having you on board with us!