Senior Backend Engineer

Job Description

Design and build scalable, secure backend systems using Node.js, Next.js (API layer), and microservices architecture

Lead the development of complex features and own them end-to-end from requirements to release and monitoring

Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, QA, DevOps, and frontend / mobile engineers to deliver seamless customer experiences

Implement robust data models, APIs, and integrations with banking systems, credit bureaus, cloud infrastructure, and internal services

Optimize application performance and ensure system availability, latency, security, and quality across the stack

Mentor and support mid and junior engineers, performing thoughtful code reviews and sharing best practices

Drive engineering excellence by promoting clean architecture, domain-driven design, observability, and testing culture

Contribute to technical planning, estimation, and decision-making in agile sprints

Requirements

6–8 years of backend development experience in agile, high-growth product environments

Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Node.js , with strong command of asynchronous programming, performance optimization, and API frameworks

Experience with Next.js API routes , Express.js, or similar frameworks

Solid understanding of RESTful API design , microservices, message queues, and caching (Redis, etc.)

Familiarity with SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.) and data modeling for scale

Experience building cloud-native services and working with CI / CD , containerization (Docker), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform preferred)

Strong debugging, testing, and problem-solving skills with a product-oriented mindset

Comfortable working in scrum teams , participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and cross-functional rituals

A sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability , with the ability to thrive in ambiguity and take initiative

Benefits

Be part of a mission-driven fintech scaling across the GCC.

Work alongside a passionate and visionary leadership team.

A flat, fast-paced, no-drama culture with high ownership and high trust

Work alongside a globally distributed team of experienced builders

Compensation : INR 12-24LPA + ESOPs + Employee benefits