SDE II

Keka HR


Date: 3 hours ago
City: Bengaluru, Karnataka
Salary: ₹1,000,000 - ₹2,000,000 per year
Contract type: Full time
Company: Keka HR

Website: Visit Website

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Business Type: Small/Medium Business

Company Type: Product & Service

Business Model: B2B

Funding Stage: Series A

Industry: Information Technology

Salary Range: ₹ 10-20 Lacs PA

Job Description

Backend Developer & Lead Backend Developer

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development & API Engineering

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript, and Azure Functions.
  • Build secure, high-performance RESTful APIs and event-driven services to support enterprise applications.
  • Design and optimize PostgreSQL databases, schemas, queries, and data models for scalability and performance.
  • Develop microservices and serverless applications using Microsoft Azure cloud services.
  • Implement authentication, authorization, security best practices, and reliable backend architectures.
  • Ensure application reliability, scalability, observability, and performance through effective engineering practices.

AI & Intelligent Application Development

  • Integrate Large Language Models (LLMs) such as Azure OpenAI, OpenAI, Anthropic, and similar AI services into business applications.
  • Develop AI-powered workflows including document processing, conversational assistants, intelligent search, and workflow automation solutions.
  • Design and implement Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) solutions using embeddings and vector databases.
  • Build AI agents capable of performing business tasks and orchestrating complex workflows.
  • Evaluate and optimize prompts, AI-generated outputs, and model performance.
  • Implement AI governance practices including guardrails, monitoring, security controls, and usage management.

Cloud Platform & System Integration

  • Develop and deploy cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure services.
  • Design and implement integrations with third-party platforms through APIs, webhooks, and event-driven architectures.
  • Build backend services and data pipelines supporting AI, analytics, and enterprise workloads.
  • Work closely with frontend, product, and AI teams to deliver scalable end-to-end solutions.
  • Participate in architecture discussions, technical design reviews, and engineering decisions.

Database Design & Performance Optimization

  • Design efficient PostgreSQL database structures and optimize queries for large-scale applications.
  • Implement best practices for database performance, indexing, security, and reliability.
  • Work with ORM technologies such as Prisma for efficient application development.
  • Ensure data consistency, availability, and scalability across distributed systems.

Engineering Excellence & Development Practices

  • Write unit tests, integration tests, and automated test suites to ensure application quality.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to junior developers.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines and follow DevOps best practices.
  • Use AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or similar platforms to improve engineering productivity.
  • Follow Agile methodologies, coding standards, and software engineering best practices.

Distributed Systems & Architecture

  • Design and develop scalable microservices-based architectures.
  • Work with event-driven systems, message queues, and asynchronous processing frameworks.
  • Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and maintainability of backend systems.
  • Contribute to technical roadmap discussions for AI-enabled product capabilities

AI Frameworks & Modern Development Practices

  • Develop solutions using AI frameworks such as LangChain, LlamaIndex, Semantic Kernel, or similar technologies.
  • Work with vector databases such as Qdrant and Azure AI Search for AI-powered applications.
  • Build and optimize AI agent workflows and orchestration frameworks.
  • Apply prompt engineering techniques to improve AI accuracy and performance.
  • Follow responsible AI practices including security, governance, and compliance standards.

Product & Platform Ownership

  • Take ownership of backend components supporting enterprise SaaS applications.
  • Develop scalable solutions supporting thousands of users and complex business workflows.
  • Contribute to improving system performance, reliability, and developer productivity.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality product features.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 4-9 years of experience in backend software development.
  • Strong proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript, and REST API development.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Functions and Microsoft Azure cloud services.
  • Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL database design and optimization.
  • Experience with microservices, distributed systems, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Experience integrating AI/LLM services such as Azure OpenAI, OpenAI APIs, or Anthropic.
  • Understanding of prompt engineering, RAG architectures, vector databases, and AI agents.
  • Experience with AI-assisted development tools and modern software engineering practices.
  • Strong understanding of Git, Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Azure AI Foundry / Azure AI Studio.
  • Knowledge of messaging platforms such as Azure Service Bus, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Event Hub.
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
  • Exposure to MLOps concepts and AI model deployment practices.
  • Experience building SaaS, enterprise applications, or multi-tenant platforms.
  • Knowledge of GraphQL and event-driven architectures.
  • Experience in HR Tech, FinTech, Compensation Management, ESOP, or enterprise SaaS products.
  • Experience building conversational AI, chatbots, and AI-powered workflow automation platforms.

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