Software Development Engineer - I

Campus Engineerhub Private Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

GoKwik in Bengaluru is seeking a backend engineer to build and optimize services using Node.js and NestJS, with databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis, and exposure to Go. You will craft scalable APIs, work on event-driven architectures, and contribute to CI/CD and AWS deployments.

Join a collaborative, fast-paced team delivering high-quality product experiences, with opportunities to touch frontend elements when required, and to learn across the stack.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and AWS.
• Exposure to Go, Redis or Kafka is a plus.
• Frontend exposure with React or Svelte is helpful.
• Curious, proactive and willing to own engineering challenges.
• Strong communication in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize backend services using Node.js and NestJS.
• Develop scalable APIs and backend systems with database tech.
• Contribute to event-driven architectures and distributed systems.
• Ship end-to-end features, with frontend contributions when needed.
• Write clean, tested code and participate in peer reviews.
• Debug production issues and implement long-term fixes.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments on AWS.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering teams.

Skills

Data structures

Algorithms

Problem solving

Communication

Ownership

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

Kafka

AWS

Go

React

NestJS

Job description

30 Sept 2026

07 Oct 2026

Job Description

About GoKwik
GoKwik is a growth operating system for D2C and eCommerce brands, powering merchants across checkout optimisation, RTO reduction, payments, retention, and post-purchase engagement. Today, GoKwik enables 15,000+ merchants globally, processes ~$2 billion in GMV, and is rapidly scaling across India, the UK, Europe, and the US. Backed by RTP Global, Z47, Peak XV, and Think Investments, GoKwik has raised $68 million in funding, including a $13 million growth round in June 2025, and is building AI-powered infrastructure to shape the future of eCommerce.

What You'll Own

• Build, maintain, and optimize backend services using Node.js and NestJS, with exposure to Go as part of the engineering stack.
• Develop scalable APIs and backend systems using PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Contribute to event-driven architectures using Kafka and collaborate with senior engineers on distributed systems.
• Ship end-to-end features, including frontend contributions using React and Svelte when required.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code while participating in peer code reviews.
• Debug production issues, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and deployments on AWS.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver high-quality product experiences.

Who You Are

• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and problem-solving fundamentals.
• Familiarity with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and cloud platforms such as AWS.
• Exposure to Go, Redis, or Kafka is an advantage.
• Comfortable contributing across the stack, including frontend technologies like React or Svelte.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn while taking ownership of engineering challenges.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.