SDE 1 (Backend developer)

TravClan Technology India; India; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

TravClan Technology India is seeking a Backend SDEI to ensure a smooth experience for customers on our website and app. You will work closely with multiple teams, supporting Lead Management, Booking Management, and Payment workflows.

The role requires strong Python (Django) or Node.js (Express) skills, plus experience with MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, ElasticSearch, RabbitMQ, and Docker-based containerization. The office is in Connaught Place, Delhi, and the role is on-site with growth potential.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python (Django) or Node.js (Express).
• Experience with relational DBs (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB).
• Hands-on with Redis, ElasticSearch, and RabbitMQ.

Responsibilities

• Build scalable backend services for our travel platform.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to deliver features and enhancements.

Skills

Python (Django)

Node.js (Express)

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

ElasticSearch

RabbitMQ

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Firebase

Job description

About us: We are a B2B Travel Tech startup that is reshaping how travel agents sell and deliver travel experiences worldwide. We enable travel agents to book flights, hotels & holidays conveniently and provide comprehensive end‑to‑end on‑ground travel services. We have over INR 1000 crore+ GMV (sales) and are growing rapidly.

Profile Overview

SDEI (Backend) at TravClan is a key role ensuring 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 work with product owners to understand what the business needs in terms of technology.

Growth Prospects

• Annual CTC – 7 to 14LPA
• ESOPs + promotions + aggressive growth prospects
• Fast appraisals – appraisals in 6 months (Jan & July2020)
• Aggressive hikes – May2021 & Jan2022, average 35% and 30% respectively

Growth Path

• VP/Director – 40‑50LPA
• Manager / Tech Lead – 25‑40LPA
• APM / SDE2 – 14‑25LPA
• Analyst / SDE1 – 7‑14LPA

What we are looking for

Must have technical skills

• Strong proficiency in Python (Django) or Node.js (Express)
• Experience with relational databases such as MySQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
• Hands‑on expertise with Redis and ElasticSearch
• Experience with message queuing systems like RabbitMQ
• Familiarity with Docker for containerization

Additional 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 focused on creating scalable systems

• You Can
• Understand and break down complex problems into smaller tasks
• Work closely with various stakeholders

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

What this role is not ideal for

• Has not worked 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
• Is not comfortable with long working hours (10‑12hours daily)
• Is not comfortable working 5days a week from office in Delhi

Office Location

Connaught Place, Delhi