Sr. Backend Engineer

ClearGrid; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ClearGrid is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer based in Bangalore, India, to be a foundational part of our engineering team, focusing on developing high-performance backend systems. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, targeting candidates who thrive in a fast-paced fintech environment.

The ideal candidate will have over five years of backend development experience, a strong proficiency in Spring Boot and Python, and familiarity with AWS and GCP. Responsibilities include designing RESTful APIs, scaling services, and mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience in a Senior or Lead capacity.
• Experience in fast-growing startups, fintech, or high-transaction SaaS environments.
• Ability to work full-time from the Bangalore office.

Responsibilities

• Design and scale microservices and cloud-native backend systems.
• Architect database schemas and optimize queries for large-scale processing.
• Implement secure, performant RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and containerization for seamless deployments.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior/mid-level engineers.

Skills

Spring Boot

Python

MySQL

PostgreSQL

DynamoDB

MongoDB

AWS

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About ClearGrid

ClearGrid is revolutionizing the debt resolution industry with cutting‑edge AI and advanced analytics. We leverage real‑time data, machine learning, and automation to optimize debt recovery for financial institutions. As we scale our technology platform, we are building high‑performance, resilient systems to support our next phase of hyper‑growth.

Role Overview

Based in our Bangalore, India office and reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), the Senior Backend Engineer will serve as a foundational pillar of our engineering team. This is a high‑impact, hands‑on role requiring a blend of technical mastery and pragmatic leadership.

The ideal candidate possesses a builder's mindset—someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, takes extreme ownership of the codebase, and can mentor junior engineers while executing complex architectural designs. You aren't just writing code; you are shaping the technical foundation of a scaling fintech platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and scale robust, high‑performance microservices and cloud‑native backend systems.
• Architect and optimize database schemas and queries across relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases to handle large‑scale data processing.
• Design and implement highly secure, performant RESTful and GraphQL APIs for internal and third‑party integrations.
• Collaborate closely with the CTO to translate business requirements and long‑term product vision into clean, scalable technical solutions.
• Implement and enforce industry‑leading security practices for authentication, authorization, and data protection.
• Establish and mature CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes) for automated, seamless deployments.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, mentor junior/mid‑level engineers, and advocate for clean code practices.
• Partner with front‑end engineers, data scientists, and product managers to ensure seamless end‑to‑end API consumption and feature delivery.
• Keep the CTO and executive stakeholders informed on system performance metrics, technical debt, project timelines, and infrastructure bottlenecks.

Requirements

Experience

• 5+ years of professional backend development experience, with a proven track record in a Senior or Lead capacity.
• Experience working within fast‑growing startups, fintech, or high‑transaction SaaS environments is highly preferred.
• Ability to work full‑time out of our Bangalore, India office.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Spring Boot and Python.
• Strong hands‑on experience with relational (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (DynamoDB, MongoDB) databases.
• Deep experience deploying and managing infrastructure on AWS and GCP.
• Practical knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and building automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and modern security protocols.

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional problem‑solving and debugging skills, with the ability to diagnose complex, distributed system bottlenecks under pressure.
• A self‑starter who doesn’t wait for direction, possesses strong technical judgment, and knows when to pivot vs. when to double down on an architectural choice.
• Clear, concise communication skills—able to explain complex technical trade‑offs to non‑technical stakeholders and the executive team.
• A resilient, growth‑oriented mindset suited for the evolving priorities of an innovative startup.