Role Title : SDE 2 / 3 + Instructor – Backend Engineering and System design
Location : Sonipat (On-site)
Experience : 5–10 Years Industry Experience.
Employment Type : Full-Time (Academic)
About Newton School of Technology (NST) :
Newton School of Technology (NST), founded by IIT alumni, offers a hands-on B.Tech in Computer Science & AI that integrates academic rigor with real-world engineering practice. Students are mentored by experienced faculty, ICPC World Finalists, and former engineers from organizations such as ISRO and Microsoft. Our curriculum emphasizes strong Computer Science fundamentals, project-based learning, and exposure to global technology environments. NST is committed to developing industry-ready engineers prepared for emerging roles in software and systems development.
About the Role :
We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer (SDE 2 / 3)+ Instructor with strong System Design expertise who is passionate about building robust backend systems and mentoring the next generation of engineers. This role combines hands-on backend development with teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship.
This is a full-time on-site academic position at Newton School of Technology / Rishihood University, Sonipat. Please do not apply for only Developer role.
Key Responsibilities
- Teach Backend Engineering courses to B.Tech Computer Science students, including : Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, and Database Systems (SQL / NoSQL).
- Deliver structured lectures, tutorials, hands-on labs, and project-based assessments.
- Teach and guide students in High-Level and Low-Level System Design concepts and scalable architecture fundamentals.
- Mentor students through capstone projects, debugging practices, architectural reasoning, and technical reviews.
- Lead and coordinate an academic team responsible for labs, tutorials, grading, and student support.
- Design, update, and maintain academic course materials, project frameworks, assignments, and evaluation rubrics aligned with program learning outcomes.
- Ensure academic quality, student progress tracking, and adherence to academic standards.
- Collaborate with internal academic leadership and external experts to continuously enhance course effectiveness.
Required Qualifications
5–10 years of professional experience in Backend Software Engineering (SDE2 / 3 or equivalent).Proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, Database Systems, and REST-based backend architecture.Strong understanding of System Design , scalability patterns, distributed systems, and performance optimization.Excellent communication and instruction skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.Experience mentoring teams, guiding junior developers, or leading technical discussions.Good to have :
Prior experience teaching at the undergraduate level or involvement in academic training programs.Contributions to open-source projects or community initiatives in the SRE / DevOps domainFamiliarity with Python or Java.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP) and CI / CD workflows.Demonstrated involvement in curriculum development, academic planning, or educational research.Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).Experience with IaC and configuration management tools.Why Join NST :
Opportunity to shape foundational learning for the next generation of engineers.Collaborative academic environment with faculty from IITs, IISc, and industry-leading organizations.A platform to apply technical expertise in an impactful, education-centered role.Involvement in academic innovation and program development.Impact : At NST, you won’t just teach—you’ll inspire, innovate, and shape the next wave of engineers while staying at the forefront of backend technology.