# Senior Backend Engineer

**Company:** [Alaan](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-companies/alaan)
**Location:** Bengaluru, KA, IN / Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN
**Work mode:** On-site
**Seniority:** Senior
**Employment type:** Full Time
**Category:** Software
**Listed:** 2026-07-29

[View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-jobs/alaan/senior-backend-engineer-102018)

## Job description

### **About the role**

As a Backend Developer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side logic, database architecture, and APIs that power our products. You will collaborate closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performance systems that meet the needs of our business.

### **What you'll do**

-   Develop and maintain backend systems and services to ensure optimal performance and scalability
-   Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices for our FinTech platform
-   Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to define, develop, and deliver features
-   Write clean, reusable, and efficient code, following best practices
-   Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications as needed
-   Ensure the security and integrity of backend systems, data, and APIs
-   Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members
-   Monitor system performance and resolve production issues as they arise

### **What we are looking for**

-   4 to 6 years of experience in backend development **\[At least 4 years of experience\]**
-   Proficiency in server-side programming languages such as Node.js, NestJS, Express, or Python **\[JavaScript - Must Have\]**
-   Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development
-   Experience with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL, and data modeling
-   Familiarity with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and DevOps tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
-   Proficiency with version control systems like Git
-   Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, security, and scalability
-   Experience with caching tools such as Redis or Memcached
-   Knowledge of unit testing frameworks like Mocha, Chai, Sinon, or Jest
-   Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
-   Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
-   Experience with microservices architecture
-   Familiarity with fintech or payment systems
-   Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools

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### Interview Process

In-Person Recruiting Drive out of HSR, Bengaluru

## Other open roles at Alaan

- [Customer Experience Specialist](https://zerogtalent.com/ai-jobs/alaan/customer-experience-specialist-97235) — Bengaluru, KA, IN / Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

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