Software Development Engineer - Backend Technologies

BookMyShow; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BookMyShow in Mumbai is looking for a skilled backend software engineer to manage complex projects from inception to deployment. The role involves building high-performance microservices capable of handling large traffic volumes while maintaining simplicity and resilience.

The ideal candidate will have 4-7 years of experience in backend development, with proficiency in GoLang and a strong grasp of system design principles. The position is an excellent opportunity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in backend software engineering, building scalable, distributed systems.
• Proficiency in GoLang and familiarity with NodeJS, React, JavaScript, or .NET Core.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, system design, and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver complex backend projects from design to deployment.
• Build and maintain microservices that handle massive traffic reliably.
• Collaborate with Product and DevOps teams to enhance user experience.

Skills

GoLang

NodeJS

React

JavaScript

.NET Core

AWS

SQL

NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)

Elasticsearch

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Job description

Your Profile

• Own and deliver complex backend projects end-to-end — from design and development to deployment and optimization.
• Build, enhance, and maintain microservices that handle massive traffic with reliability, scalability, and high performance.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and DevOps teams to develop solutions that enhance user experience and system efficiency.
• Design architectures that evolve with business needs while maintaining simplicity and resilience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code, ensuring adherence to best engineering practices.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct in-depth code reviews, and drive a culture of technical excellence within the team.
• Contribute to internal technical discussions, explore new technologies, and lead initiatives that improve performance and scalability.

Your Checklist

• 4-7 years of experience in backend software engineering, building scalable, distributed systems.
• Proficiency in GoLang; experience with NodeJS, React, JavaScript, or .NET Core is a plus.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, system design, and performance optimization.
• Proven experience designing and implementing high-traffic, fault-tolerant systems or SaaS architectures.
• Advanced SQL expertise with experience in NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and Redis.
• Familiarity with Elasticsearch and high-performance data querying.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and deployment automation frameworks.
• Comfortable with Git, branching strategies, and collaborative workflows.
• Experience working in Agile environments with short release cycles and cross-functional collaboration.
• Passion for automation, optimization, and building products that impact millions of users every day.