SDE - I (Backend)

Neara; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Digantara is seeking a Software Development Engineer I – Backend to design and maintain backend services powering our space-focused platform. You will build reliable APIs and scalable systems, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Ideal candidates have a strong backend foundation with Python or Node.js, experience with REST APIs, PostgreSQL, and a bias for clean, tested code in a fast‑paced engineering environment.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech/MTech in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of backend development experience.
• Experience with Python or Node.js for backend services.
• Strong REST API design and service integration.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other SQL databases.
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for collaboration.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services powering web applications.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Python or Node.js.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas, queries, and data models.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to deliver end-to-end functionality.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code; participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve service reliability and scalability.

Skills

Backend development

Python/Node.js

REST API design

SQL databases

PostgreSQL

Git

HTML/CSS/JS basics

Problem solving

Education

BE/BTech/MTech in CS or related

Tools

Docker

Cloud deployment

Git workflows

Job description

SDE - I (Backend)

Job type: Full Time · Department: Engineering · Work type: On‑Site

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Digantara is a leading Space Surveillance and Intelligence company focused on ensuring orbital safety and sustainability. With expertise in space‑based detection, tracking, identification, and monitoring, Digantara provides comprehensive domain awareness across all regimes, enabling end‑users to gain actionable intelligence on a single platform. At the core of its infrastructure lies a sophisticated integration of hardware and software capabilities aligned with the key principles of situational awareness: perception(data collection), comprehension (data processing), and prediction(analytics). This holistic approach empowers Digantara to monitor all Resident Space Objects (RSOs) in orbit, fostering comprehensive domain awareness.

The Software Development Engineer I – Backend will develop and maintain backend services that power Digantara's software platform, building reliable APIs and scalable systems while collaborating closely with cross‑functional engineering teams.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong foundation in backend development using Python or Node.js with a solid understanding of API design and database fundamentals.
• Passion for building reliable, scalable, and maintainable backend systems while following engineering best practices.
• Eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute within a fast‑paced product engineering environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services supporting web‑based applications.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs using Python or Node.js.
• Design and optimize SQL databases, including schema design, query optimization, and data modeling using PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to deliver seamless end‑to‑end product functionality.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well‑tested code following software engineering best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement of development standards.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve service performance, reliability, and scalability.

Qualifications

• B.E., B.Tech., or M.Tech. in Computer Science or a related discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience in backend software development.
• Experience developing backend applications using Python or Node.js.
• Strong understanding of REST API design and service integration.
• Working knowledge of SQL databases such as PostgreSQL.
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to support cross‑functional collaboration and end‑to‑end debugging.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development workflows.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualities

• Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms such as JWT, OAuth, or session‑based authentication.
• Exposure to logging, monitoring, and production debugging practices.
• Experience with Docker and cloud deployment fundamentals.
• Understanding of modern backend architecture and software design principles.

General Requirements

• High ownership mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced engineering environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Adaptability to evolving technologies and engineering practices.

Job Location

Client location, Bengaluru.