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Backend Developer at Swiggy
About Swiggy
Swiggy is India's leading on-demand delivery platform, connecting millions of consumers with restaurants and stores across 500+ cities. The company leverages cutting-edge technology to power its hyperlocal logistics network, ensuring fast and reliable delivery experiences at massive scale.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer to build and scale microservices that power Swiggy's core ordering, payment, and logistics systems. This role demands expertise in distributed systems, high-performance computing, and solving complex engineering challenges at scale.
What You Will Be Doing
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services handling millions of transactions daily using Java/Python/Go
- Build robust microservices architecture with focus on high availability, fault tolerance, and low latency
- Optimize database performance, implement caching strategies, and ensure system scalability for 10x growth
- Collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and data scientists to deliver end-to-end features
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability frameworks to ensure system reliability and uptime
- Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and drive engineering best practices across the team
What Swiggy Is Looking For
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 6+ years of hands-on backend development experience with Java, Python, Go, or Node.js
- Strong expertise in microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and distributed system design
- Proficiency in databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and caching systems (Redis, Memcached)
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipelines
- Deep understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles
- Prior experience in high-scale consumer internet companies or startups is highly preferred
What Makes This Role Stand Out
- Competitive package between ₹25L – ₹30L per annum with attractive ESOPs
- Build technology that impacts millions of users daily across India's largest food delivery platform
- Work with exceptional engineers solving complex problems in real-time logistics and commerce
- Hybrid work model offering flexibility with collaborative in-office sessions
- Rapid career growth with opportunities to lead teams and drive architectural decisions
How to Access This Opportunity
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