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Software Engineer - Backend

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EngineeringBackend Developer

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Overview

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Engineer - Backend based in India.

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EngineeringBackend Developer

We are seeking an experienced backend engineer to design, build, and maintain reliable APIs, services, and systems that support a growing technology platform focused on fraud prevention and financial crime risk management. In this remote-first role, you will contribute to large-scale product features, improve internal tools, and help shape technical roadmaps. You will collaborate closely with product teams, business stakeholders, and fellow engineers to deliver secure, scalable, and customer-focused solutions. The position offers opportunities to work with modern backend technologies, cloud-based data platforms, and data engineering systems. You will also help establish strong engineering practices and create technical documentation that supports effective product adoption. This opportunity is suited to an independent, growth-oriented professional who values ownership, technical excellence, and meaningful customer impact.

Design, develop, and maintain robust, efficient, and highly available backend services and APIs that support evolving platform requirements.
Collaborate with business stakeholders to define, architect, and deliver new services from initial concept through production.
Build and enhance product features that provide measurable value to customers and support platform growth.
Work cross-functionally with engineering and product teams to coordinate development efforts and deliver reliable technical solutions.
Contribute to large-scale backend systems, internal tooling, and engineering processes, continuously improving performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Develop and maintain clear, user-facing technical documentation to improve understanding and adoption of platform services.
Contribute to technical roadmaps and help establish engineering standards, best practices, and a culture of ownership across the organization.
Apply relevant knowledge of data pipelines, financial technology, fraud prevention, and compliance to support effective platform capabilities.

Requirements

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At least 7 years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on web backend development.
Proven experience delivering high-quality production services and systems, including reliable and highly available APIs.
Proficiency in backend development; experience with Golang is a significant advantage.
Additional experience in data engineering and data pipeline development is highly desirable.
Familiarity with technologies such as Ruby, TypeScript, Node.js, React, PostgreSQL, Google Bigtable, Google Cloud Dataflow, Apache Beam, BigQuery, and Python.
Relevant experience in banking or fintech is beneficial, particularly knowledge of fraud prevention, financial crime, or compliance.
A customer-centric mindset, with empathy for users and a commitment to building practical, dependable solutions.
Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
Professional English proficiency, suitable for everyday discussions and formal technical documentation or reports.
Current residence in one of the eligible locations in India: Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Chennai, Mumbai, or Pune.

What We Offer

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✓Competitive compensation: ₹30 lakh–₹50 lakh annually, depending on location, qualifications, work history, and interview performance.

✓Equity opportunities: Compensation includes equity, with early exercise available for all options, including pre-vested options.

✓Remote-first flexibility: Work remotely within India, with flexibility to work from the location where you perform best. You must maintain a home base in your country of employment.

✓Flexible time off: Flexible paid time off and a year-end break.

✓Home office support: A MacBook Pro delivered to your home and a one-time stipend to set up your workspace, including items such as a desk, chair, and monitor.

✓Monthly stipends: Financial support for meals and social meetups.

✓Health and wellness: An annual health and wellness stipend.

✓Professional development: An annual learning stipend to support continued growth and skill development.

✓Work-life balance: A culture that emphasizes performance and ownership rather than hours worked, with consideration for personal and family commitments.