Senior Backend Engineer

Digitup; Siliguri; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Regular training sessions and workshops

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Siliguri is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. The ideal candidate should have 5-10 years of experience, strong proficiency in backend languages like Java or Node.js, and a solid understanding of RESTful APIs and databases. You’ll work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions while ensuring high performance and security. Competitive perks include Group Health Insurance and regular training sessions.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms preferred.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases.
• Ensure high performance, security, and responsiveness of applications.
• Write clean, reusable, and efficient code.
• Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features.

Skills

Backend development

Problem-solving

Collaboration

APIs

Database management

Security best practices

Tools

Java

.NET

Node.js

Python

MySQL

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

AWS

Azure

GCP

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. The ideal candidate should have strong problem-solving skills, hands-on experience with backend technologies, and the ability to work collaboratively with frontend, DevOps, and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases

Ensure high performance, security, and responsiveness of applications

Write clean, reusable, and efficient code

Integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic

Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability

Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new features

Implement best practices in coding, testing, and deployment

Required Skills & Qualifications

5–10 years of hands-on experience in backend development

Strong proficiency in one or more backend languages (Java, .NET, Node.js, Python, etc.)

Experience with RESTful APIs and microservices architecture

Strong knowledge of databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.)

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP preferred)

Familiarity with version control systems like Git

Understanding of security and data protection best practices

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills

Experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes)

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Exposure to system architecture and performance tuning

Perks and Benefits

• Group Health Insurance
• Regular training sessions and workshops to enhance your skills.