Software Development Engineer II Backend

United States Digital Space LLC; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a hands-on Software Development Engineer II (SDE II) with 4–8 years of experience in Bangalore, Karnataka. The role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs, owning features end-to-end from design to production support, and mentoring junior engineers.

You will work with Node.js, Docker, cloud platforms, and modern CI/CD pipelines, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver robust software in an

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of software development experience.
• Hands-on backend design, development, and deployment responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Write clean, production-quality code that is well-tested.
• Own features end-to-end from design to deployment and production support.
• Containerize services with Docker and deploy on cloud platforms.
• Lead code reviews, troubleshoot complex production issues, and perform root-cause analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with product, QA/SDET, and DevOps teams.

Skills

Node.js

Go

Data structures

System design

Cloud

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Software Development Engineer II (SDE II) Experience: 4–8 Years Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a hands‑on Software Development Engineer II (SDE II) with 4–8 years of experience to design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs. You will own features end‑to‑end — from design and development through deployment and production support — and drive them to completion with minimal supervision.

Requirements

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Write clean, maintainable, well‑tested, production‑quality code.
• Participate in design reviews — evaluate trade‑offs, flag weak designs, and propose better alternatives.
• Own features end‑to‑end and drive them to completion with minimum nudges.
• Containerize services using Docker; deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot on cloud platforms.
• Lead code reviews, debug complex production issues, and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with product, QA/SDET, and DevOps teams.

Required Technical Skills

• Node.js (Mandatory) — strong hands‑on backend experience with JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Go (Optional, but preferred)
• Strong fundamentals — data structures, algorithms, OOP, and asynchronous programming.
• Good understanding of system design.
• Cloud — working experience with at least one of AWS, Azure, or GCP (Required).
• Git (Required), Docker (Required), Kubernetes (Optional, but preferred)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Linux commands, and basic shell scripting.

Good to Have

SQL and/or NoSQL databases

• Messaging queues (NATS/Kafka) or event‑driven systems.
• Distributed systems or microservices experience.
• Prior experience building configurable systems or integrations.

Required Soft Skills

Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.

• Ownership mindset — drives things to completion with minimum nudges.
• Effective communication; works well independently and collaboratively.
• Attention to detail and a continuous learning attitude.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• 4–8 years of experience in software development, working in Agile environments.

Preferred Experience

Cybersecurity or Identity Management software company.

Benefits