Senior Backend Engineer

Job Description

About the job Short Summary Skills: Backend frameworks, Rest APIs, MCP Experience: 2+ years of experience Office location: Gurgaon, at Patina tower, near Sikanderpur metro station, DLF Phase 1 Work Policy: In office Company website: https://www.sumtracker.com About the Company Sumtracker is a fast-growing SaaS startup revolutionising inventory management for e-commerce businesses worldwide. Founded by IIT Delhi alumni Ankit and Kush in 2022, we support a global client base across the US, UK and Australia. We're building the future of inventory management - from real-time stock sync across channels to AI-powered forecasting and intelligent automation. Join us as we make a real difference in the lives of online sellers! About the Role We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our in-office team and build scalable, high-impact backend systems. In this role, you will design and build scalable backend architecture and AI-powered product features, shipping code to production that's used by thousands of businesses globally. This is a high-ownership role where your work will have visible, real-world impact. Responsibilities This is a high-ownership individual contributor role Lead and take full responsibility for the backend development of our product Build robust APIs and backend logic that power real-time experiences for thousands of e-commerce businesses Work on AI-driven features and contribute to building an AI-first product experience Contribute to database design, performance optimisation, and overall system architecture Drive the product forward by owning everything from architectural decisions to final deployment Collaborate openly with your team, communicate proactively, and take pride in your work. This is not a solo journey Qualifications Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of backend development, APIs, and scalable systems Customer-Centric Approach: A genuine passion for helping customers succeed and a strong commitment to providing outstanding service AI & Integrations: Interest or exposure to AI concepts, APIs (OpenAI, etc.), or automation workflows Ownership-Driven: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks effectively Automation Mindset: Interest in identifying and implementing automation solutions to streamline processes Why should you join us Work on an AI product and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools AI-first setup: Every engineer gets access to AI developer tools Competitive compensation: We offer attractive salaries and annual performance-based increments Growth opportunities: Take on a pivotal role and gain full ownership of your work, accelerating your career development Cutting-edge work: Work on challenging problems using AI and latest methods. Global impact: Work with a diverse, global client base, gaining valuable experience in understanding client behavior and needs across the world Work Policy We are an in office company with 5 days work week Team and Culture At Sumtracker, we foster a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and transparency. Here's what you can expect Process-driven and autonomous: We have well-defined processes that empower you to work independently and take ownership of your tasks Transparency: We believe in open communication and keep everyone informed about company progress and individual contributions Direct feedback: Share your thoughts and ideas directly with the founders, fostering a collaborative environment Team bonding: Work in a beautiful office at WeWork Platina Tower where every day is exciting Skill development: Enhance your skills with company-sponsored courses

Required Skills

[Backend Development, REST APIs, API Development, Database Design, System Architecture]

Additional Information

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