Senior Backend Engineer

Keka Technologies Private Limited; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

gym membership benefit

workation policy

company-sponsored lunch

Job summary

Keka Technologies Private Limited is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer in India to design, build scalable, high-performance web applications. You will own core backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines, working with cross-functional teams including frontend, product, and AI squads.

You should bring 5–6 years of backend experience, expertise in Node.js, Python, or Go, and strong RESTful API skills. The role emphasizes performance, security, and reliable CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of backend development experience in SaaS or AI-driven products.
• Proficiency in Node.js, Python, or Go and RESTful API design.
• Strong database experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and AI teams to deliver cohesive features.
• Ensure reliability, security, and performance of backend services.
• Write clean, maintainable code and implement automated testing and CI/CD.
• Own end-to-end backend features from architecture to deployment.
• Monitor production systems and resolve performance issues.

Skills

Backend development

RESTful API design

Node.js

Python

Go

Problem-solving

Communication & collaboration

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

ElasticSearch

AWS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to design and develop user-friendly, scalable, and high-performance web applications. This role requires deep expertise in backend technologies, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and AI teams to deliver cohesive features and seamless user experiences.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of backend systems.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern backend practices.
• Implement automated testing, CI/CD workflows, and infrastructure as code (where applicable).
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of backend features, from architecture to deployment.
• Monitor production systems and resolve performance and scalability issues.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and help evolve our engineering best practices.

Requirements

• 5–6 years of experience in backend development in startups, preferably in SaaS or AI-driven products.
• Proficiency in Node.js, Python, or Go
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design.
• Strong experience with databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch.
• Exposure to message queues, job schedulers, or event-driven architectures (e.g., SQS, Celery, etc).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and writing unit/integration tests.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a mindset geared toward performance and security.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Work directly with top leadership in a high-impact role.
• Be part of an innovative and fast-growing AI startup.
• Opportunity to take ownership of key projects and drive efficiency.
• A collaborative, ambitious, and fast-paced work environment.
• Perks & Benefits: gym membership benefit, workation policy, and company-sponsored lunch.

If you’re looking for an exciting role that combines strategy, execution, and leadership exposure, we’d love to hear from you!

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