Staff Engineer - Backend - (Remote - India)

Description About Jobgether Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching. One of our companies is currently looking for a Staff Engineer - Backend in India . This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly growing AI-driven organization as a key contributor to backend architecture and development. As a Staff Engineer, you'll take ownership of critical systems and drive innovation across large-scale, high-impact projects. You'll design scalable and secure backend services, solve complex technical challenges, and lead with hands-on expertise. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you'll help shape the future of cutting-edge financial and conversational AI technologies. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment and are passionate about building world-class products, this role is for you. Accountabilities Architect and implement scalable, high-performance backend systems supporting real-time applications. Lead the development of complex technical solutions with a focus on quality, maintainability, and security. Collaborate with engineering leaders and cross-functional teams to establish and uphold backend best practices. Optimize backend infrastructure for low latency and high throughput, ensuring system reliability at scale. Guide junior engineers through technical challenges and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Drive the adoption of Test-Driven Development (TDD) and maintain robust unit testing practices. Requirements 10+ years of experience in backend engineering, including building large-scale, distributed systems. Expertise in at least one of the following languages: Go, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js), or Python. Proven experience working with microservices architecture, real-time technologies (e.g., WebSockets), and scalable system design. Hands-on experience with NoSQL and relational databases, and strong understanding of data protection and security standards. Background in startup environments with experience building products from the ground up. Familiarity with infrastructure design, server performance optimization, and cloud-native development. Bonus: Experience with AI model integration, React, or previous exposure to fintech applications. Benefits Remote-first culture – work from anywhere in India with a flexible schedule. Impactful work – build transformative AI solutions used by major financial institutions. High ownership & autonomy – your ideas and leadership will directly influence product direction. Career growth – be part of a fast-scaling organization with rapid professional development. Diverse and inclusive environment – collaborate with a global, mission-driven team. Comprehensive benefits – designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Jobgether hiring process disclaimer This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates. Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and LinkedIn profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered. Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round. If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days. If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience. Thank you for your interest!