Software Development Engineer (SDE-2)

BuildxPartners; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

BuildxPartners in Bangalore/South is seeking an experienced Software Development Engineer (SDE-2) to design, build, and scale robust backend systems. You will own features end-to-end, contribute to system architecture, and lead a small team to deliver high-performance applications.

The role requires 5–6 years of backend experience, strong Node.js/Python skills, and a proven track record in scalable systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6 years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Node.js and/or Python with production-grade skills.
• Strong knowledge of DSA and data structures.
• Experience architecting scalable, distributed backend systems.
• Solid API design and microservices experience.
• Previous mentoring or leading engineers is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend systems and services.
• Own features end-to-end from design to deployment.
• Contribute to system architecture (HLD/LLD) for high-traffic apps.
• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices.
• Optimize for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers and enforce practices.
• Implement logging, monitoring, and analytics for production systems.
• Design and manage databases, including data migrations.

Skills

Backend development

Node.js

Python

DSA

High-traffic systems

Microservices

Team mentoring

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Redis

Memcached

Cassandra

Job description

Bangalore South, 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 preferred node js
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB (NoSQL), PostgreSQL (SQL) and Redis/Memcache, and Redis/Memcache/Cassandra, so you’ll have to be comfortable with operating there despite your previous experience.
• Strong understanding of database design, indexing, and query optimization
• Experience with data migrationExperience 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