Software Engineer, Backend – Monetization
Postman
JavaJavaScriptNode.jsTypeScript
Software Architect – Backend
Poppulo
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Bengaluru • 🇮🇳 India
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SeniorLead
Tech Stack
AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDynamoDBIoTJavaScriptNode.jsReactTerraformTypeScript
About the role
- Architect and evolve backend systems to ensure modularity, scalability, and performance across a multi-tenant SaaS environment.
- Design and implement cloud-native serverless architectures using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront, and Cognito.
- Define backend standards and drive best practices for API design, authentication, error handling, and observability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend engineers, product managers, DevOps, and QA to deliver cohesive solutions.
- Implement secure, standards-compliant authentication and authorization using tools like Okta, Cognito, OAuth2, and OIDC.
- Guide design decisions for IoT integration, ensuring secure and reliable cloud-device communication (e.g., MQTT, WebSockets).
- Lead design and code reviews, mentor engineers, and foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
- Explore and incorporate AI/ML capabilities, including LLMs and generative workflows, into backend service architecture.
- Maintain focus on performance optimization, cost-efficiency, and operational excellence through metrics and monitoring tools
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of backend development experience with at least 3 years in architectural leadership roles.
- Expert-level proficiency in Node.js / TypeScript, including asynchronous programming and modular architecture.
- Strong hands-on experience designing and scaling applications using AWS serverless services.
- Proven understanding of distributed systems, multi-tenancy, RBAC, and backend security principles.
- Exposure to IoT systems and edge/cloud integration patterns is a strong advantage.
- Experience with CI/CD, infrastructure as code (CDK/Terraform), Git workflows, and automated testing.
- Familiarity with React or modern frontend frameworks.
- Knowledge of AI/ML integrations, LLM tooling (Cursor, Windsurf), or generative AI workflows is a bonus.
- Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work across teams and functions.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
backend developmentarchitectural leadershipNode.jsTypeScriptasynchronous programmingmodular architectureAWS serverless servicesdistributed systemsRBACbackend security principles
Soft skills
communication skillscollaborationmentoringleadershipengineering excellencecontinuous improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s degree in Computer Science