Senior Backend Developer

Stealth Startup; India; Remote; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Very Attractive Compensation (80th-ile

Great ESOPs

Job summary

Stealth Startup is seeking backend engineers who love building scalable systems for millions of users. You can work from anywhere in IST timezone; this is a fully remote role with no hybrid constraints.

Bring your preferred stack (Java, Python, Go, Node.js, C#, Scala). We value scaled systems, clear English communication, and a problem-solving mindset. Expect a rigorous interview and a highly rewarding environment with strong compensation and ESOPs.

Qualifications

• Upto 6 years backend experience with any modern language (Java, Python, Go, Node.js, C#, Scala)
• Scaled systems that didn’t break under pressure
• English communication skills for our global team

Responsibilities

• Design APIs handling millions of transactions
• Debug production issues (detective work included!)
• Transform "wouldn't it be cool if..." into working features
• Shape engineering culture and practices
• Write maintainable code your future self will appreciate

Skills

Backend experience

Scaled systems

English communication

Java

Python

Go

Node.js

C#

Scala

Job description

Fintech Unicorn seeking backend engineers who love building systems that millions trust with their money. Your code directly affects millions of users' financial lives - from seamless payments to smart banking features that actually work.

Bring your preferred stack. Whether you're a Java wizard, Python enthusiast, or Go expert - we adapt to your strengths, not the other way around. Work from anywhere in IST timezone. No "hybrid" nonsense - we're genuinely built for remote collaboration.

You're perfect for this if you:

Upto 6 years backend experience with any modern language (Java, Python, Go, Node.js, C#, Scala)

Scaled systems that didn't break under pressure

English communication skills for our global team

• Startup experience
• Problem-solving mindset

The Role - What you'll actually do:

• Design APIs handling millions of transactions
• Debug production issues (detective work included!)
• Transform "wouldn't it be cool if..." into working features
• Shape engineering culture and practices
• Write maintainable code your future self will appreciate

The Interview Process

Code Pairing (1hr) - Let's build something together, Just bring your IDE

System Design (50min) - Talk architecture and trade-offs

Technical Deep Dive (50min) - Nerdy backend discussions

Culture Chat (30min) - Meet leadership, discuss vision

Why you'll love it here:

• Your voice matters in technical decisions
• Growth opportunities - learn, lead, expand
• Global team of people who actually know their stuff
• Very Attractive Compensation (80th Percentile + Great ESOPs)

We welcome diverse backgrounds and perspectives - that's how we great products are built.