Backend Platform Engineer

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profile Job Location:

Ahmedabad - India

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
profile Experience Required: 1-3years
Posted on: 10 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Backend Platform Engineer
  • Office Location -202 3rd Eye II Opposite Parimal Garden Panchavati Road Chimanlal Girdharlal Rd Ahmedabad Gujarat 380009

  • Duration & Type of Employment - Full Time

  • Work Style - Hybrid

  • In Office days - 3 days a week


  • Relocation - Candidate must be willing to relocate to Ahmedabad GJ with reasonable notice.
    Immediate Joiner preferable



Requirements

About the Role

We are seeking a Backend Platform Engineer with strong experience. If you enjoy solving complex challenges modernising legacy stacks and enabling scalable architectures this role is for you.


Tech Stack

  • Backend: AWS Lambda API Gateway DynamoDB S3
  • Frontend: React / React Native
  • Programming Languages: TypeScript JavaScript Python Java
  • Infrastructure: Terraform GitHub Actions / CI-CD Pipelines


Requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Proven experience in backend development with strong exposure to AWS serverless technologies.
  • Hands-on expertise in TypeScript and AWS Lambda.
  • Solid understanding of API design server-side architecture and RESTful services.
  • Experience with Terraform and CI/CD automation (GitHub Actions or similar).
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive ownership-driven mindset.
  • Familiarity with software engineering best practices and agile delivery methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design develop and maintain scalable secure and resilient backend services using and AWS Lambda.
  • Lead or contribute to migration initiatives transitioning on-prem or legacy workloads to modern cloud environments.
  • Implement and optimize serverless architectures leveraging AWS services (API Gateway DynamoDB S3 etc.).
  • Write clean testable and efficient TypeScript/ code aligned with best practices.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate backend APIs with modern frontend frameworks (React / React Native).
  • Implement and maintain security monitoring and backup strategies.
  • Drive automation and IaC (Infrastructure as Code) adoption using Terraform.
  • Identify opportunities to modernize legacy systems and propose solutions aligned with cloud-first principles.
  • Support CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to improve delivery speed and reliability.
  • Foster a culture of learning ownership and innovation within the engineering team.

Preferred / Bonus Skills

  • Experience in cloud migration projects particularly from on-prem to AWS or Azure.
  • Hands-on expertise in TypeScript and AWS Lambda.
  • Understanding of legacy tech stacks (Solaris systems MultiValue (MV) databases or equivalent).
  • Willingness and curiosity to learn and work on non-traditional legacy systems as part of modernization efforts.
  • Familiarity with continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) practices.
  • Start-up or product engineering experience where adaptability and initiative are key.

What We Value

  • A growth mindset open to learning adapting and tackling new technical challenges.
  • A problem solver who sees legacy modernization as an opportunity to innovate.
  • Someone who thrives in collaborative environments and drives excellence through teamwork and curiosity.


Benefits

  • Hybrid Working Culture

  • Amazing Perks & Medical Benefits

  • 5 Days Working

  • Mentorship programs & Certification Courses

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • Free drinks fridge and snacks

  • Competitive Salary & recognitions




Required Skills:

Backend Node Js Javascript Typescript AWS. CI CD


Required Education:

Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in a related discipline

Backend Platform EngineerOffice Location -202 3rd Eye II Opposite Parimal Garden Panchavati Road Chimanlal Girdharlal Rd Ahmedabad Gujarat 380009Duration & Type of Employment - Full TimeWork Style - HybridIn Office days - 3 days a weekRelocation - Candidate must be willing to relocate to Ahmedabad ...
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