Backend Engineer
First seen by Alion on Aug 19, 2026.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a seasoned Backend Engineer to join our high-impact engineering team in Bangalore, Chennai, or Pune. In this role, you will architect and scale robust server-side systems that power our core product offerings, ensuring high availability and seamless performance for millions of users. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional product managers, frontend engineers, and data scientists to translate complex business requirements into elegant, maintainable code. By driving technical excellence and optimizing our backend infrastructure, you will directly influence the scalability of our platform and the overall experience of our global customer base.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement high-performance RESTful webservices to support feature-rich applications, ensuring seamless data exchange across our distributed architecture.
- Architect scalable backend solutions using Python and Node.js to improve system throughput and reduce latency for our end users.
- Optimize existing database schemas and API endpoints to enhance application reliability and support rapid business growth.
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance to foster a culture of engineering excellence and best practices.
- Partner with product stakeholders to define technical roadmaps, ensuring that our infrastructure evolves in alignment with long-term business objectives.
Required Skillset:
- Demonstrated expertise in building production-grade applications using Python frameworks such as FastAPI, Flask, and Django, alongside proficiency in Node.js for asynchronous event-driven services.
- Proven ability to design, document, and deploy secure RESTful webservices that integrate effectively with complex frontend and third-party systems.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot complex system bottlenecks and implement performance-tuning strategies in high-traffic environments.
- Excellent communication skills with the capacity to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively within a hybrid work environment.
- A track record of delivering high-quality software solutions within a fast-paced, agile development cycle, backed by 6 - 10 years of professional backend engineering experience.
- A degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, reflecting a strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and system design principles.
Skills
Python, Django, Flask, FastAPI, Node.js, Javascript, RESTful Webservices, Distributed Systems