Senior Backend Engineer
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer based in India.
This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale systems for enterprise and public sector clients, contributing to the design and delivery of high-quality, mission-critical software solutions. You will collaborate closely with global teams and client stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical architectures. The environment is highly agile, emphasizing continuous delivery, automation, and rapid feedback loops. You will be involved in hands-on development, system design, and operational ownership of services in production. This is a highly collaborative role where engineering excellence, mentorship, and continuous improvement are central to success. It suits engineers who enjoy solving challenging problems while working in distributed, cross-functional teams. The position also offers exposure to modern engineering practices and diverse technology stacks.
Accountabilities:
- Work closely with client stakeholders and internal teams to define system requirements and design scalable, maintainable solutions aligned with business objectives
- Build, test, and deliver high-quality backend services using agile engineering practices such as TDD, CI/CD, and pair programming
- Take ownership of infrastructure automation, deployment pipelines, and system reliability, ensuring smooth and efficient delivery processes
- Provide production support for services in scope, applying a "you build it, you run it" mindset to ensure operational excellence
- Advocate for agile engineering principles within client environments and contribute to improving delivery practices
- Mentor and support team members and client engineers, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement
Requirements:
- Extensive experience building and operating enterprise-scale distributed systems
- Deep expertise in at least one modern programming language and ecosystem
- Strong hands-on experience with TDD and automated testing practices
- Solid understanding and practical application of agile methodologies
- Experience working with globally distributed teams and complex environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in consultative settings
- Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and cloud/container platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Strong collaborative mindset and continuous learning attitude
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience
- Remote-first and flexible working environment
- Opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise and public sector projects
- Exposure to modern engineering practices and advanced architectures
- Strong emphasis on learning, mentorship, and career growth
- Inclusive and collaborative engineering culture
