Software Development Engineer II

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer with 4–5 years of experience building scalable backend applications and APIs. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, databases, microservices, code reviews, and modern AI-assisted development tools. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and REST APIs. Build secure, high-performance microservices. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. Conduct code reviews and enforce engineering best practices. Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability. Integrate databases, third-party services, and cloud platforms. Troubleshoot production issues and support CI/CD workflows. Collaborate with Product, QA, DevOps, and Frontend teams. Leverage AI tools to improve development productivity. Requirements Required Skills: Candidates must hold a B.Tech / M.Tech / BCA / MCA from a Tier 1 institution (IITs, NITs, or equivalent institutes) 4+ years of work experience with Node.js Strong JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript. NestJS or Express.js REST APIs and Microservices MySQL, MongoDB Redis, JWT/OAuth Git, Docker, CI/CD Basic AWS/Azure/GCP knowledge AI Development Experience (Must Have) Hands-on experience with tools like Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini Code Assist Ability to use AI for coding, debugging, testing, documentation, and refactoring Understanding of AI-assisted software engineering best practices Good to Have: Kubernetes, Kafka/RabbitMQ, GraphQL, Elasticsearch System Design and Distributed Systems experience Benefits Why You'll Enjoy Working at Kratikal: Get the fast learning and exciting environment of a startup, combined with the stable work and strong performance of a bigger company. There's lots of room to learn, grow, and share your ideas. We also provide good benefits like health insurance, a gratuity payment, and Employees' Provident Fund (a savings plan for your future). We are an equal opportunity employer, where everyone has a fair chance. About Us: Kratikal Tech Limited is a leading B2B cybersecurity firm offering cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions and services such as Network Security Audits, Compliance Implementation, IoT Security, and VAPT. Serving over 150+ enterprise customers and 1825+ SMEs across industries, including E-commerce, Fintech, BFSI, NBFC, Telecom, Consumer Internet, Cloud Service Platforms, Manufacturing, and Healthcare, Kratikal is dedicated to helping organizations combat cybercriminals using advanced, technology-driven cybersecurity solutions. The company also develops in-house cybersecurity products, including AutoSecT, competing with industry giants, alongside TSAT (Threatcop Security Awareness Training), TDMARC (Threatcop DMARC), TLMS (Threatcop Learning Management System), and TPIR (Threatcop Phishing Incident Response). These products have received numerous awards and recognitions for their innovation and effectiveness. Kratikal has been honored as the Top Cyber Security Startup at the 12th Top 100 CISO Awards. With a global reach, Kratikal collaborates with renowned organizations to secure their digital landscapes. For more information, visit our websites at www.kratikal.com and www.threatcop.com.