Techmatters - Principal Backend Architect

Techmatters Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Techmatters Technologies is hiring a Principal Backend Architect in Bengaluru, India. This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend architectures for AI-driven products, collaborating closely with product teams and mentoring engineers.

The ideal candidate has over 6 years of backend engineering experience and strong expertise in languages like Python, Java, Go, or Node.js. Experience with cloud infrastructure and databases is essential. Join a fast-growing startup to shape the technical direction of innovative automation platforms.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven architecture.
• Strong knowledge of performance optimization, caching, observability, and system reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design and own scalable, secure, and high-performance backend architectures.
• Build distributed systems, microservices, and APIs powering AI-driven products.
• Drive technical decisions around cloud infrastructure, databases, and system reliability.
• Collaborate with product and AI teams to deliver robust backend solutions.
• Mentor engineers and establish engineering best practices and architecture standards.

Skills

Backend engineering

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

Tools

AWS

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

DynamoDB

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

We're hiring a Principal Backend Architect for a fast-growing, AI-first product startup building next-generation intelligent automation platforms. We're looking for a hands‑on technical leader who enjoys solving complex system design challenges, can take end-to-end ownership of backend architecture, and thrives in a high‑growth startup environment. You'll work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in shaping the company's technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Design and own scalable, secure, and high-performance backend architectures.
• Build distributed systems, microservices, and APIs powering AI-driven products.
• Drive technical decisions around cloud infrastructure, databases, and system reliability.
• Collaborate with product and AI teams to deliver robust backend solutions.
• Mentor engineers and establish engineering best practices and architecture standards.

Requirements

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience.
• Strong expertise in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices, REST APIs, and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with AWS and databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, or DynamoDB.
• Strong knowledge of performance optimization, caching, observability, and system reliability.

Good To Have

• Experience with AI/LLM applications, AI agents, or automation platforms.
• Exposure to Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience working in fast‑paced product startups.