SDE2 - Backend

Job Description

One Impression is one of the World s largest influencer marketing platforms helping over 300+ global brands ranging from enterprises such as Unilever, Nestle, Amazon to startups such as Meesho, Nykaa, CoinSwitch. We are active in over 12 countries including India, US, Australia, the Middle East, etc, and have a network of over 6.5 Mil + influencers across Instagram & YouTube. Our creator network is one of the largest ranging from top celebrities to nano creators in over 10+ languages. Job Overview We re seeking passionate, next-gen minded engineers who are excited about solving complex technical challenges and building innovative, first-of-its-kind products which make a tangible difference for our customers. As a Backend SDE-2, you will play a key role in driving strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams across business, product, and operations to shape our technology roadmap and engineering culture. This role demands strong technical acumen, leadership capabilities, and a mindset focused on innovation and operational excellence. We value individuals who think independently, challenge the status quo, and bring creativity and curiosity to the table not those who simply follow instructions. If youre passionate about solving problems and making an impact, we d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement engineering strategies that support business objectives. Understand broader organization goals and prepare technology roadmaps. Technical Excellence: Guide the team in designing and implementing scalable, extensible and secure software systems. Drive the adoption of best practices in technical architecture, coding standards, and software testing to ensure product delivery with highest speed AND quality. Project and Program Management: Setting up aggressive as well as realistic timelines with all the stakeholders, ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects as per the defined timelines with best quality standards ensuring budget constraints are met. Use agile methodologies to manage the development process and resolve bottlenecks. Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with Product Management, Design, Business, and Operations teams to define project requirements and deliverables. Ensure the smooth integration of engineering efforts across the organization. Risk Management: Anticipate and mitigate technical risks and roadblocks. Proactively identify areas of technical debt and drive initiatives to reduce it. Required Qualification Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in software engineering Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges. Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, high-impact software projects. Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns. Expertise in multiple programming languages and modern development frameworks. Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), microservices, and distributed systems. Experience with relational and non-relational databases. Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch. Experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders at all levels. Skills MySQL Python Django AWS NoSQL Kafka Redis ElasticSearch