Senior Software Development Engineer - Backend Architecture

Company Overview:

iimjobs.com is India's leading recruitment platform specifically designed for premium professionals.

We bridge the gap between high-potential talent and top-tier organizations by providing a curated, efficient, and transparent job search experience.

Operating at the intersection of technology and human capital, we manage a massive database of career opportunities and professional profiles, serving millions of users across diverse industries.

Our culture is rooted in data-driven decision-making, rapid iteration, and a commitment to building scalable products that redefine how professionals navigate their career growth.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Software Development Engineer, you will be at the core of our engineering efforts, responsible for building and scaling the platforms that power our recruitment ecosystem.

You will work closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to translate complex business requirements into robust, high-performance technical solutions.

Your day-to-day will involve tackling challenging problems related to search relevance, data processing, and system scalability, ensuring that our platform remains fast and reliable for our growing user base.

You will have a direct impact on the efficiency of our matching algorithms and the overall experience of both job seekers and recruiters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement scalable backend services that handle high-concurrency traffic to ensure seamless platform performance.

• Design and optimize complex database schemas and caching strategies to improve data retrieval speeds for our search and recommendation engines.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify technical bottlenecks and implement innovative solutions that enhance user engagement.

• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews and technical guidance to foster a culture of engineering excellence and best practices.

• Develop and maintain robust APIs that integrate with third-party services to expand the functionality and reach of our recruitment platform.

Required Skillset:

• Demonstrated expertise in Software Architecture and System Design, with a proven ability to build distributed systems that are both fault-tolerant and highly available.

• Strong proficiency in Data Structures and Algorithms, with the ability to write clean, efficient, and maintainable code that solves complex computational problems.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborate effectively within a remote-first, distributed team environment.

• A solid academic foundation in Computer Science or a related field, complemented by 5 - 9 years of hands-on experience in full-stack or backend development.

• High degree of adaptability and self-motivation, capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift based on user feedback and market demands.

Total Experience: 5 - 9 years