Staff Backend Engineer

Overview

Lead backend engineering for distributed systems and next-generation platforms and products. Work with engineers across multiple locations to solve large-scale challenges with high reliability.

What you'll do

• Lead architecture design for scalable, extensible, and reliable systems.
• Align technology roadmaps with leadership and stakeholders.
• Build productivity tools using Claude and Windsurf.
• Remove technical blockers and simplify complex problems.
• Write code to guide teams and support high-priority initiatives.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering talent.

What you'll need

• 10+ years building and operating backend services and web applications.
• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Deep expertise in distributed systems, storage, data processing, and server technologies.
• Strong Java and Spring Framework coding skills.
• Experience with AWS-based service development and operations.
• Experience with NoSQL and relational or columnar databases.

Nice to have

• Experience with Git, CI/CD automation, and Agile methodologies.
• Experience driving improvements in code quality.
• Familiarity with observability tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.
• Passion for reliability and observability.

Details

• Work model: Hybrid.
• Location: Hyderabad.