SMTS (Backend Engineer)

Jobgether; India; Remote; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer (SMTS) to design, develop, and optimize cloud-native backend services powering private cloud infrastructure. You will work with Python or Golang, contribute to product roadmaps, and help scale systems for enterprises.

The role emphasizes performance, reliability, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting production issues while staying current with Kubernetes, OpenStack, and DevStack in a fast-paced, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5–8 years of backend engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python or Golang for production-quality software.
• Solid knowledge of Linux/Unix and system-level troubleshooting.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, virtualization, and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, OpenStack, and DevStack is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain cloud-native backend services and infrastructure software.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to define technical solutions and roadmaps.
• Develop reliable, efficient software using Python or Golang.
• Support cloud deployments and diagnose issues.
• Monitor and improve performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Investigate complex problems and implement long-term fixes.
• Work with Linux networking, storage, and virtualization environments.
• Contribute to engineering best practices and documentation.
• Explore emerging technologies to enhance product capabilities.
• Own assigned projects and ensure alignment with requirements.

Skills

Python

Golang

Linux/Unix

Networking

Cloud-native architectures

Kubernetes

OpenStack

DevStack

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Kubernetes

OpenStack

DevStack

Job description

As an SMTS (Backend Engineer), you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of cloud-native software products that power modern private cloud infrastructure. You will work on innovative technologies that help enterprises simplify IT operations and transform existing hardware into scalable, reliable, and future-ready cloud environments. Collaborating with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, you will help shape product roadmaps, develop robust backend services, and solve complex infrastructure challenges. You will play an important role in improving system performance, scalability, and reliability while supporting deployments and troubleshooting production issues. This position offers the opportunity to work with cloud-native architectures, virtualization technologies, and modern infrastructure platforms in a dynamic, data-driven environment. If you enjoy solving challenging engineering problems, taking ownership of your work, and continuously learning new technologies, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful technical impact.

Accountabilities:

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of cloud-native products, backend services, and infrastructure software.
• Collaborate with engineering team members and relevant stakeholders to define technical solutions and implement product roadmap initiatives.
• Develop reliable, efficient, and maintainable software using programming languages such as Python or Golang.
• Support cloud infrastructure deployments using private cloud products, diagnosing technical issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Monitor and continuously improve product performance, scalability, availability, and overall system reliability.
• Investigate complex backend and infrastructure problems, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement long-term corrective measures.
• Work with Linux/Unix systems, networking technologies, storage infrastructure, and virtualization environments to develop and optimize cloud-native solutions.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, code quality, technical documentation, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Explore and adopt emerging technologies and engineering approaches to improve product capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and technical deliverables, ensuring solutions align with product requirements, quality standards, and business objectives.

Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5-8 years of professional experience in software development, backend engineering, or a related engineering role.
• Proficiency in Python or Golang, with the ability to develop, debug, and maintain production-quality software.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix operating systems, including system-level troubleshooting and performance analysis.
• Experience or solid technical exposure to networking protocols, networking infrastructure, or storage systems.
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures, distributed systems, virtualization technologies, and infrastructure software.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and the ability to investigate and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering teams.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and commitment to delivering reliable, high-quality software in a data-driven organization.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes, or cloud platforms and development environments such as OpenStack and DevStack, is an advantage.
• Experience with the Linux networking stack, identity and access management (IAM), kernel modules, or device drivers is a plus.

Benefits:

• Remote work opportunity, with preferred locations including Bengaluru, Pune, Noida, and Hyderabad, India.
• Full-time employment offering the opportunity to contribute to impactful cloud infrastructure products.
• Exposure to cloud-native technologies, private cloud platforms, virtualization, networking, and distributed systems.
• Opportunities to tackle challenging backend engineering problems and contribute to the evolution of enterprise infrastructure solutions.
• Collaboration with experienced engineering professionals in a technically driven and innovative environment.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, technical development, and exposure to emerging technologies.
• The opportunity to take ownership of engineering initiatives and influence product performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Salary and additional benefits: Specific compensation, healthcare coverage, paid leave, and other benefits were not specified in the provided job description and can be clarified during the recruitment process.

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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