Senior Backend Engineer

Cimba.ai; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Cimba.ai in Bengaluru is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and build scalable backend services and robust APIs that power our AI products. You will collaborate with frontend, data, and ML teams to deliver high-performance systems and secure architectures.

The role requires 3-7 years of backend experience, strong knowledge of RESTful design, and hands-on Docker/Kubernetes. Proficiency with Django/Spring/Express/FastAPI is valued, along with cloud familiarity.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in one or more languages: Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Experience with frameworks like Django, Spring Boot, Express, or FastAPI.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Experience with databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Build robust, secure, and high-performance systems.
• Collaborate with frontend, data, and ML teams to integrate AI-driven features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and code reviews.
• Debug and resolve production issues, ensuring system reliability.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Distributed systems

System design

Algorithms

Data structures

Cloud platforms

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Django

Spring Boot

Express

FastAPI

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

AWS

Job description

We are looking for a Backend Engineer with 3-7 years of experience who is passionate about building scalable systems, designing robust APIs, and working on high-performance backend architectures. You will play a key role in shaping the core platform that powers our AI products.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Build robust, secure, and high-performance systems.
• Collaborate with frontend, data, and ML teams to integrate AI-driven features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
• Participate in system design, architecture discussions, and code reviews.
• Debug and resolve production issues, ensuring system reliability.

Requirements:

• 3-7 years of experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in one or more languages: Python, Java, Go, or Node.js .
• Experience with frameworks like Django, Spring Boot, Express, or FastAPI.
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and distributed systems.
• Experience with databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design.

Good to Have:

• Experience working with AI/ML-based systems or data pipelines.
• Knowledge of event-driven architecture (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc. ).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience in high-growth startups.