Senior Software Engineer II- Nodejs

Snapmint; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Snapmint is seeking a Backend Engineer (SDE II) to design and maintain backend services powering its fintech platform. You will work with experienced engineers and product managers to deliver reliable features at scale.

Responsibilities include building APIs, improving performance, and contributing to distributed systems, with strong emphasis on cloud-native practices and quality engineering craft.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Computer Science or related field.
• 3–6 years of backend development experience.
• Experience with databases such as PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB.
• Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of data structures and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs used by Snapmint products.
• Write clean, maintainable, and production-quality code.
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and senior backend engineers to deliver features.
• Participate in code reviews and improve engineering quality and standards.
• Contribute to debugging, performance improvements, and reliability of services.
• Learn and implement scalable cloud-native and distributed system practices.
• Continuously improve your technical skills and engineering craft.

Skills

Databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB)

Data structures & algorithms

Problem-solving

Education

BE/BTech in Computer Science or related field

Tools

REST APIs

Cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Distributed systems

Testing practices & automation

Open-source contributions

Job description

Snapmint is a leading fintech company redefining access to consumer credit in India. With over 10 million Customers across 2,200+ cities, our zero-cost EMI platform enables responsible purchases without the need for a credit card across categories like fashion, electronics, and lifestyle. India has over 300 million credit-eligible consumers, yet fewer than 35 million actively use credit cards. Snapmint addresses this gap by offering a trusted, transparent alternative grounded in financial inclusion and ethical lending practices. Founded in 2017, Snapmint is a profitable, high-growth company doubling year-on-year. Our founding team, alumni of IIT Bombay and ISB, brings deep experience from companies like Oyo, Ola, Maruti Suzuki, and has successfully built and exited ventures in ad-tech, patent analytics, and bank-tech. We are building the future of responsible consumer finance, simple, transparent, and customer-first.

About the Role:

Snapmint is looking for a Backend Engineer (SDE II) who enjoys solving real-world problems at scale and building reliable backend systems. You will work closely with experienced engineers and product managers to develop backend services powering Snapmint's fintech platform. This role offers significant learning opportunities, strong mentorship, and exposure to building scalable distributed systems in a fast-growing product company.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain backend services and APIs used by Snapmint products
• Write clean, maintainable, and production-quality code
• Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and senior backend engineers to deliver features
• Participate in code reviews and improve engineering quality and standards
• Contribute to debugging, performance improvements, and reliability of services
• Learn and implement scalable cloud-native and distributed system practices
• Continuously improve your technical skills and engineering craft

Qualifications:

• BE/BTech in Computer Science or related field
• 3-6 years of backend development experience

Required Skills:

• Experience working with databases such as PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Strong problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with REST APIs and microservices
• Exposure to cloud infrastructure (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Experience with distributed systems or event-driven architectures
• Understanding of testing practices and automation
• Contributions to open-source or personal GitHub projects are a plus