Software Development Engineer (SDE-2)

BuildxPartners; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

BuildxPartners is looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer (SDE-2) to design, build, and scale robust backend systems in Bengaluru, India. The ideal candidate will have 5–6 years of backend development experience, strong skills in Node.js and Python, and a good understanding of database technologies.

You will own features end-to-end, lead a small team, and ensure high-performance and scalable applications. Experience in mentoring and team handling is necessary. Exciting growth opportunities in a dynamic environment await!

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of experience in backend development.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and/or Python.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and Redis/Memcache.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend systems and services.
• Own features end-to-end: design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Optimize systems for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Skills

Node.js

Python

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Redis

API design

Microservices architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Data Structures & Algorithms

Tools

Monitoring tools

Logging tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Bangalore North, India | Posted on 22/04/2026

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Job Description

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer (SDE-2) to design, build, and scale robust backend systems. In this role, you will own features end-to-end, contribute to system architecture, and lead a small team to deliver high-performance, scalable, and reliable applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend systems and services
• Own features end-to-end: design, development, testing, and deployment
• Work on system design and architecture (HLD & LLD) for high-traffic applications
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices
• Optimize systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Solve complex problems using Data Structures & Algorithms (DSA)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, DevOps)
• Lead and mentor junior engineers; enforce engineering best practices
• Implement logging, monitoring, and analytics for production systems
• Design and manage databases, including handling data migration across systems

Required Skills & Experience

• 5–6 years of experience in backend development
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and/or Python
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB (NoSQL), PostgreSQL (SQL) and Redis/Memcache; comfortable with operating across these technologies
• Strong understanding of database design, indexing, and query optimization
• Experience with data migration
• Experience in system design (High-Level & Low-Level Design)
• Experience building scalable and distributed systems
• Strong understanding of API design and microservices architecture
• Prior experience in team handling or mentoring engineers
• Experience working on high-traffic or large-scale production systems
• Exposure to payment systems or fintech integrations
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and analytics tools
• Knowledge of database scaling, replication, and performance tuning