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Senior Backend Engineer

HackerRank Careers
Location
Hybrid in Bangalore, India
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 3-6 years of experience building and operating production backend systems at scale
  • Expert in at least one modern backend programming language (e.g., Python, Ruby, Go, Java, or Node.js)
  • Proven ability to design and build distributed systems
  • Deep expertise with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL stores
  • Strong understanding of caching strategies (Redis/Memcached) and asynchronous messaging (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
  • Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code practices
Nice to have
  • Experience designing and operating systems serving millions of concurrent users
  • Deep expertise in system design patterns such as Microservices, CQRS, Event Sourcing, or Domain-Driven Design
  • Significant experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Experience building platform-level APIs, SDKs, or developer tools
  • A history of driving engineering culture improvements
What the job really is

As a Senior Backend Software Development Engineer at HackerRank, you will architect and implement complex backend systems that support core product experiences. Your role involves defining technical strategies, ensuring the reliability and performance of backend services, and mentoring other engineers. You will also lead cross-functional initiatives and tackle tech debt while integrating AI into backend systems.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role requires strong AI fluency and integration into backend systems
  • Expectations for mentoring and leading cross-functional initiatives may add to workload
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