Senior Backend Engineer – Golang/Python Developer (₹4 LPA to ₹8 LPA)

Winzons; India; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Gym reimbursements

Tech gadgets

High-speed internet

Professional development

Job summary

nference in Bengaluru, India, seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to lead scalable microservices and backend architectures using Go or Python. You will design high-performance systems, optimize databases, and manage cloud deployments in AWS and Kubernetes.

You will mentor juniors, drive architectural decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver event-driven solutions that meet complex business goals. Strong CS fundamentals and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of backend or Full Stack engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Go or Python as a primary backend language.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and backend design patterns.
• Strong database skills (PostgreSQL/MySQL) with NoSQL exposure (MongoDB).
• Hands-on with AWS and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven systems, and performance tuning.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows, and Agile/Scrum environments.
• Strong CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, system design).
• Good communication skills with cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the software development lifecycle from design to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to translate requirements into solutions; align with technical decisions and business goals.
• Write efficient code, architect robust solutions and scalable systems.
• Work with frontend engineers to define APIs and data-exchange protocols.
• Lead/mentor junior developers; ensure code quality and best practices.
• Identify bottlenecks, optimize queries, and leverage caching/load balancing to reduce latency.
• Support testing strategies with SDET and AI-assisted test automation.
• Monitor system metrics and tune performance; contribute to high-level design decisions.
• Create and maintain design docs and API standards for long-term maintainability.

Skills

Go

Python

Microservices

REST APIs

Event-driven

CI/CD

Distributed systems

AWS

Kubernetes

Docker

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL/MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

Company Name: nference

Job Role: Senior Backend Engineer

Work Type: Full-Time

Experience: 4-7 Years

Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred

Location:Bangalore, India

About nference :

At nference, the Google of Biomedicine, we are making the worlds biomedical knowledge computable to power quantum leaps in human health. By partnering with elite medical institutions, we transform massive, unstructured datasets-including clinical notes, lab results, and medical images-into a structured, research-ready ecosystem. Leveraging state-of-the-art AI and high-performance computing, we bridge the gap between clinical phenotypes and molecular genotypes to accelerate the discovery of next-generation diagnostics and personalized treatments.

Role Overview :

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end development of scalable microservices and robust backend architectures using Go, or Python. You will be responsible for high-level system design, database optimization, and managing cloud-native deployments within AWS and Kubernetes environments. Beyond writing optimal code, you will mentor junior developers, drive architectural decisions, and collaborate across teams to ensure high-performance, event-driven systems that align with complex business goals.

Requirements :

• - 4 - 7 years of experience in backend or Full Stack engineering.
• - Strong proficiency in Go / Python (at least one primary backend language).
• - Deep understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and backend design patterns.
• - Strong database skills (PostgreSQL/MySQL) with working knowledge of NoSQL systems (MongoDB, etc.); experience in schema design and query optimization.
• - Hands-on experience with AWS (or similar cloud platforms) and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• - Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven systems, and performance tuning.
• - Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and Agile/Scrum environments.- Strong CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, system design basics).
• - Good communication skills with ability to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities :

• - Take ownership of the software development lifecycle; from initial design to deployment & maintenance
• - Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams and other engineers to understand and translate requirements into solutions; align with technical decisions & business goals
• - Write efficient & optimal code, architect robust solutions and design scalable systems.
• - Work closely with frontend engineers to define APIs & develop communication protocols to ensure smooth data exchange
• - Lead/Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers; ensure code quality and adherence to best practices
• - Identify & resolve bottlenecks in the systems, optimize database queries, & leverage caching and load balancing techniques to minimize latency
• - Support testing strategies by building testable code in collaboration with SDET , preventing regressions and using AI tools for test automation under supervision
• - Monitor and analyze system metrics (response times & error rates) to identify performance issues and fine tune systems
• - Assist with High Level Designs
• - Create and maintain high-quality architectural and design documentation, including system design decisions, API standards, and engineering processes, to enable long-term maintainability and cross-team alignment.

Benefits :

• - Industry Prestige : Secure a permanent role at the Google of Biomedicine (per The Washington Post), working alongside elite CS, MD, and PhD talent from top-tier universities.
• - Unrivaled Data & AI : Deploy cutting-edge ML and analytics against exclusive, large-scale clinical, molecular, and imaging datasets to solve complex biomedical challenges.
• - Research & Impact : Drive real-world breakthroughs in drug discovery with opportunities to be credited as a contributing author in high-impact scientific publications.
• - Culture & Flexibility : We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a hybrid work model (eligible after a 3-month probation period) to balance innovation with personal well-being.
• - Perks & Growth : Enjoy comprehensive reimbursements for gym memberships, tech gadgets, high-speed internet, and professional development courses, along with complimentary breakfast, lunch, and snacks at the office.