SDE 4 - Backend

Synapsewave Innovations; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Synapsewave Innovations in Bengaluru, India is seeking an accomplished backend engineer to lead architecture and drive scalable systems. The role emphasizes hands-on coding with strategic architectural thinking and cross-team collaboration.

The candidate should have strong Python or Go experience, a track record in distributed systems, and familiarity with AI-driven development approaches. This position values leadership and proactive problem solving in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of backend development experience.
• Expertise in architecting distributed systems and microservices.
• Strong background in performance optimization, concurrency models, and multi-threading.
• Hands-on experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, caching, and streaming/messaging (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Proficiency with containerization, orchestration, and cloud platforms.
• Experience designing secure, high-availability systems.
• Proven track record leading complex technical projects.
• Experience leveraging AI for software development is highly valued.

Skills

Backend development

Python

Golang

Distributed systems

Microservices

Performance optimization

Concurrency & multi-threading

Technical leadership

Communication skills

Architectural thinking

Problem solving

Developer productivity

AI in software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Job description

Requirements:

• 7-10 years of backend development experience with a strong focus on Python or Golang.
• Proven expertise in architecting and scaling distributed systems and microservices.
• Strong background in performance optimization, concurrency models, and multi-threading.
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching systems, and streaming/messaging platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ).
• Proficiency with containerization, orchestration, and cloud platforms.
• Experience in designing secure, resilient systems that operate in high-availability environments.
• Track record of successfully leading complex technical projects or initiatives.
• Experience leveraging AI for software development is highly valued. This includes the practical application of agentic coding, context engineering for LLMs, and using AI to enhance system architecture.
• Strong technical leadership, with the ability to influence across multiple teams.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance hands-on coding with strategic architectural thinking.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and results-driven mindset.
• Passion for engineering culture, continuous improvement, and developer productivity.