Senior Software Engineer 3 (Backend)

GreyOrange, Inc.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

GreyOrange, Inc. in Gurugram, India is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to own critical backend components and push for scalable, high-performance software systems. You will solve complex problems, design with architects on LLD, and help raise engineering standards across the team.

The role requires strong experience in Java/Python/Golang/Erlang, microservices, REST APIs, SQL, OOP, and design patterns, with a track record of mentoring and code reviews in distributed systems.

Qualifications

• Backend development experience in Java/Python/Golang/Erlang.
• Hands-on experience with microservices and scalable, distributed system architecture.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and third‑party integrations.
• Strong knowledge of RDBMS, SQL, and database design.
• Strong fundamentals in OOP, design patterns, and frameworks.
• Proven experience in algorithmic development and complex problem-solving.
• Experience designing and implementing non‑trivial multi-process / multi-threaded systems.
• Strong grasp of version control (e.g., Git) and software engineering best practices.
• Prior experience with code reviews, technical mentoring, and design discussions.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Candidates from premier institutes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver critical backend components end-to-end.
• Solve complex, high-impact technical challenges.
• Collaborate closely with architects on Low-Level Design (LLD) and technical roadmaps.
• Re-architect and optimize existing algorithms and implementations.
• Drive improvements in system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in and lead code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, promoting strong engineering practices across the team.

Skills

Java

Python

Golang

Erlang

Microservices

REST APIs

SQL

OOP

Design patterns

Multithreading

Git

Mentoring

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer who can take ownership of critical technical challenges and build high-performance, scalable software systems. The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who thrives on solving complex engineering problems, contributes to architectural decisions, and helps raise the technical bar across the team.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver critical backend components end-to-end.
• Solve complex, high-impact technical challenges.
• Collaborate closely with architects on Low-Level Design (LLD) and technical roadmaps.
• Re-architect and optimize existing algorithms and implementations.
• Drive improvements in system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in and lead code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, promoting strong engineering practices across the team.

Requirements

• Strong backend development experience in Java / Python / Golang / Erlang.
• Hands-on experience with microservices and scalable, distributed system architecture.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs and third‑party integrations.
• Strong knowledge of RDBMS, SQL, and database design.
• Strong fundamentals in OOP, design patterns, and frameworks.
• Proven experience in algorithmic development and complex problem-solving.
• Experience designing and implementing non‑trivial multi-process / multi-threaded systems.
• Strong grasp of version control (e. g., Git) and software engineering best practices.
• Prior experience with code reviews, technical mentoring, and design discussions.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• Candidates from premier institutes preferred.