Senior Software Engineer - SDE3/4

Scapia; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Scapia is seeking an experienced SDE III – Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Bengaluru, India. In this role, you will design and scale backend services, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical projects. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in backend development and a strong grasp of system design principles.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to build high-performance systems in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Experience building and maintaining distributed, scalable, high-performance systems.
• Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Experience working with cloud platforms and modern CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Own end-to-end execution of large technical projects.
• Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to deliver customer experiences.
• Lead architectural discussions and advocate for engineering practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.

Skills

Backend software development

Distributed systems

Problem-solving

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP)

Job description

About the Company

Scapia! A co-branded credit card that’s out there to make travel happen for people, by converting their everyday expenses into travel experiences. We’re a bunch of passionate people who work together, brainstorm, and debate with each other, and don’t stop until we’re proud of our work. Customer delight tops everything else! We’ve worked hard to create an environment of honesty and passion that sets everyone up for success.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled SDE III – Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You’ll work on designing, building, and scaling backend services that power our products. As a senior individual contributor, you’ll take ownership of complex projects, influence technical strategy, and mentor junior engineers.

Focus area

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure backend services and APIs.
• Own end-to-end execution of large technical projects, from design to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and other Engineers to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Lead architectural discussions, propose technical solutions, and advocate for engineering best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code with comprehensive tests.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews and design sessions.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and system issues.
• Stay current with backend technologies, tools, and trends, and share knowledge across the team

Profile

• 7+ years of professional experience in backend software development.
• Experience building and maintaining distributed, scalable, high-performance systems.
• Solid grasp of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
• Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, etc) and modern CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Good to have

• Passion for working in a startup: comfortable with ambiguity and fast iteration.
• Prior work in early-stage or hyper-growth startups.