Talent.com
Hybrid Engineer (Mobile & Backend)
Hybrid Engineer (Mobile & Backend)Toka • ludhiana, punjab, in
Hybrid Engineer (Mobile & Backend)

Hybrid Engineer (Mobile & Backend)

Toka • ludhiana, punjab, in
4 hours ago
Job description

Location : Remote (preferred India-based)

Type : Contract (with potential to join founding team full-time + equity)

Toka is on a mission to make secondhand, first choice.

We’re building the world’s first AI-native resale platform for furniture and home goods. Imagine if buying secondhand felt as smooth, beautiful, and reliable as buying new. We’re aiming to be the amazon of resale.

We’ve locked in design + product direction, and now we’re expanding our team with a Full stack engineer to help us ship fast, test bold ideas, and join Toka's world class engineering team.

What you’ll do

  • Develop Core Backend Services : Design, develop, and maintain production-ready Java 21 microservices using Spring Boot 3.x (Web, Security, Validation) for high-performance and scalable application functionality.
  • Implement Cloud Persistence : Engineer efficient and secure data models and CRUD operations utilizing Google Cloud Firestore as the primary NoSQL data store.
  • Integrate Third-Party APIs : Implement complex integrations, focusing on Firebase Admin SDK for authentication / security and the Stripe Java SDK for critical flows like Identity Verification and secure webhook processing.
  • Build Cross-Platform Features : Develop new user-facing features for our mobile application using React Native (Expo), adhering to a modular, layered architecture with distinct feature modules.
  • Manage Application State & UI : Implement robust state management in the frontend, defining data models, custom hooks, and UI screens / components within the design system and feature modules.
  • Ensure Code Quality & CI / CD : Write comprehensive unit and integration tests (JUnit 5, Mockito, Testcontainers with Firestore Emulator) and maintain code quality standards (Spotless, ESLint, Prettier) enforced via GitHub Actions CI pipelines.
  • Maintain Security Posture : Ensure all API endpoints are secured using the custom Firebase ID token filter, enforce Token UID match, and handle sensitive data / webhook signatures securely.
  • Collaborate & Optimize : Work closely with (ex-Atlassian) founders to turn product direction into working software, participating in code reviews and optimizing services for performance and reliability.

Must-have (4+ Years Experience)

  • Backend Expertise : Strong proficiency in Java 21+ and extensive experience developing robust, scalable APIs with Spring Boot 3.x and the Spring ecosystem (Security, Web, Data).
  • Cloud Persistence : Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Firestore or other NoSQL databases, including indexing and query optimization.
  • API Integration & Security : Proven ability to integrate and secure external services, particularly Firebase Authentication and / or complex payment / identity platforms like Stripe .
  • Frontend Proficiency : Solid experience developing mobile applications using React Native and the Expo framework, with a deep understanding of component lifecycle, hooks, and performance best practices.
  • State Management : Experience with a modern state management library (or similar patterns like Redux / MobX / Context) and implementing a clear, modular frontend architecture.
  • Testing & CI / CD : Proficient with unit and integration testing frameworks ( JUnit, Mockito, Testcontainers ) and familiarity with continuous integration tools ( GitHub Actions, Gradle ).
  • Development Principles : Strong grasp of software design patterns, RESTful API design ( OpenAPI / Swagger ), and adhering to strict code style and quality standards.
  • Curiosity + willingness to learn new stacks quickly.
  • Preferred

  • Kotlin DSL / Gradle : Familiarity with Gradle for build management, especially using the Kotlin DSL .
  • Testcontainers : Direct experience utilizing Testcontainers for local, reliable integration testing against real services / emulators (e.g., Firestore Emulator).
  • Microservice Architecture : Experience working within a microservices environment and understanding concepts like service discovery, configuration management, and distributed tracing.
  • Mobile Build Process : Experience managing different build variants ( Development / Production Debug / Release ) and understanding the Expo bare workflow with config plugins.
  • Security Deep Dive : Experience implementing advanced security features like API rate limiting, robust input validation, and secure handling of webhook signatures.
  • Cross-Platform UI / UX : A keen eye for mobile UI / UX and experience building a reusable design system or component library. What You'll Do
  • Backend Development : Design and maintain scalable Java 21 Spring Boot 3.x microservices.
  • Data Persistence : Implement secure data models and CRUD using Google Cloud Firestore (NoSQL).
  • API Integration : Integrate complex third-party APIs like Firebase Admin SDK and Stripe Java SDK (Identity Verification, webhooks).
  • Mobile Feature Development : Build cross-platform user features for mobile using React Native (Expo) within a modular architecture.
  • Frontend State & UI : Manage application state, define data models, custom hooks, and build UI components based on the design system.
  • Quality & CI / CD : Write unit / integration tests (JUnit 5, Testcontainers with Firestore Emulator) and enforce code quality (Spotless, ESLint) via GitHub Actions.
  • Security : Secure all API endpoints using Firebase ID token filters, enforce UID matching, and handle sensitive data securely.
  • Collaboration : Work with founders, participate in code reviews, and optimize services for performance.
  • Why join us?

  • Founding team mindset → This is not just another contract gig. You’ll be building alongside the founders and early hires, shaping how Toka works from the ground up.
  • Contract-first, core intent → We start flexible, but the goal is clear : grow into the founding engineering team. Equity and long-term ownership are on the table if it’s the right fit.
  • Collaboration at the core → We believe the best work comes from tight collaboration — async-first, transparent, and with everyone thinking like an owner.
  • Impact that matters → Resale furniture is a $50B+ vertical waiting to be reinvented. Your work will directly reduce waste and carbon emissions at scale.

    Create a job alert for this search

    Backend Engineer • ludhiana, punjab, in

    Related jobs
    Backend Engineer – Go

    Backend Engineer – Go

    InCommon • ludhiana, punjab, in
    InCommon is hiring on behalf of Podifi.Palo Alto that helps startups and enterprises build full-stack applications through lean, AI-augmented teams. Their model blends product, design, and engineeri...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Android Engineer

    Android Engineer

    People Prime Worldwide • ludhiana, punjab, in
    Our client is a Palo Alto–based AI infrastructure and talent platform founded in 2018.It helps companies connect with remote software developers using AI-powered vetting and matching technology.Ori...Show more
    Last updated: 12 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Sr. Backend Engineer

    Sr. Backend Engineer

    1DigitalStack • ludhiana, punjab, in
    AI and deep eCommerce data to help global brands grow faster on online marketplaces.Our platforms deliver advanced analytics, actionable intelligence, and media automation — enabling brands to opti...Show more
    Last updated: 19 days ago • Promoted
    AWS Engineer

    AWS Engineer

    Spryc Systems • ludhiana, punjab, in
    We are seeking an experienced AWS Engineer to design, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure and services in a managed service environment. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in AWS...Show more
    Last updated: 19 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Java Software Engineer

    Senior Java Software Engineer

    ACL Digital • ludhiana, India
    Responsible for designing and building backend system.Focus on scalable APIs, workflow frameworks, and automation platforms that improve customer and agent experiences. Acts as a strong individual c...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Senior Software Engineer I [T500-21547]

    Senior Software Engineer I [T500-21547]

    Marriott Tech Accelerator • Ludhiana, Punjab, India
    About Marrio Marriott Tech Accelerator is part of Marriott International, a global leader in hospitality.American multinational company that operates a vast array of lodging brands, including hotel...Show more
    Last updated: 7 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Databricks Engineer

    Databricks Engineer

    TTC Group • ludhiana, punjab, in
    We are seeking a Mid-Level Databricks Engineer with strong data engineering fundamentals and hands-on experience building scalable data pipelines on the Databricks platform.The ideal candidate will...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    IBM API Management Engineer

    IBM API Management Engineer

    Dexian India • ludhiana, punjab, in
    Role Name : IBM API Management Engineer.We are planning to hire a consultant with IBM API management expertise, please review the JD. We are seeking an experienced API Management Engineer to design, ...Show more
    Last updated: 3 days ago • Promoted
    Backend Engineer

    Backend Engineer

    Air iQ Online • Ludhiāna, Republic Of India, IN
    We are seeking a Backend Engineer (SDE-2) with 3–5 years of experience,.As an SDE-2, you will play a key.This position is ideal for engineers. Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performanc...Show more
    Last updated: 3 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Cloud IAM Engineer

    Cloud IAM Engineer

    Vertex Agility • ludhiana, punjab, in
    Job title : Cloud IAM Engineer.Join Vertex Agility — a high-performance, remote-first consultancy shaping the future of identity security and cloud-native automation. Own and deploy IAM across cloud...Show more
    Last updated: 2 days ago • Promoted
    Flutter and Kotlin Developer

    Flutter and Kotlin Developer

    Tangle Data Solutions • ludhiana, punjab, in
    We are looking for a highly skilled.The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance mobile applications and integrating them with modern backend APIs.Design...Show more
    Last updated: 12 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Backend Engineer (SDE-2)

    Backend Engineer (SDE-2)

    Air iQ Online • ludhiana, punjab, in
    We are seeking a Backend Engineer (SDE-2) with 3–5 years of experience,.As an SDE-2, you will play a key.This position is ideal for engineers. Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performanc...Show more
    Last updated: 12 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Platform Engineer - Experian Powercurve Collections

    Platform Engineer - Experian Powercurve Collections

    Luxoft • Ludhiāna, Republic Of India, IN
    The Project is for one of our Banking clients who has Global operations.We're building a team to work on a new Strategic Group platform for our customers' collections business that will provide a m...Show more
    Last updated: 3 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Mobile / Full Stack Engineer

    Mobile / Full Stack Engineer

    Gala Intelligence • ludhiana, punjab, in
    We're looking for an entrepreneurial, passionate, and driven.As we're building our technology platform from scratch, you'll have the unique opportunity to shape our technology vision, architecture,...Show more
    Last updated: 4 days ago • Promoted
    Freelance Java Atlassian Engineer

    Freelance Java Atlassian Engineer

    Leading MNC • ludhiana, punjab, in
    Freelance Java Atlassian Engineer.The candidate should have a minimum of 5+ yrs.If you're looking for freelance / part time opportunity (along with your day job) & a chance to work with the top 0.Yo...Show more
    Last updated: 12 hours ago • Promoted • New!
    Software Engineer Backend

    Software Engineer Backend

    Solvei8 • ludhiana, punjab, in
    Solvei8 (pronounced solve-it) is a one-stop integrated factory cloud solutions provider for the apparel and footwear industry, under the parent company Buyogo AG. With innovation, agility, and custo...Show more
    Last updated: 19 days ago • Promoted
    Senior Java Backend Engineer

    Senior Java Backend Engineer

    Rrootshell Technologiiss Pvt Ltd • ludhiana, punjab, in
    Rrootshell Technologiiss Pvt Ltd.This is for FULL -TIME role and Work From Home Opportunity.Hiring : Senior Software Backend Engineer (Java). Java backed development experience.Strong understanding o...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
    Digital Marketing Manager

    Digital Marketing Manager

    COCKATOO INDIA • Jalandhar, Punjab, India
    We’re Hiring | Digital Marketing Manager at Cockatoo Fitness.We are one of India’s leading fitness brands, committed to building healthier lifestyles through innovative, durable, and highquality pr...Show more
    Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted