Senior Software Engineer (backend) Job in Talview
Senior Software Engineer (backend)
- Bengaluru, Bangalore Urban, Karnataka
- Not Disclosed
- Full-time
Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Location: Bengaluru
Who We Are
Hiring is still rooted in outdated processes manual screening, unconscious bias, long feedback cycles, and excessive administrative overhead. Organizations spend more time managing hiring than discovering real talent. At Talview, we re changing that with AI that actually works. We build GenAI-powered hiring and assessment platforms that make recruitment faster, fairer, and scalable.
Our AI Products
- Alvy The world s first AI Proctoring Agent.
- Ivy A conversational AI Interviewer transforming first-round screenings.
- Our impact: 10M+ assessments delivered across 120+ countries.
The Role
We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to build high-performance systems. You will work across Talview s backend ecosystem including PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS Lambda, GraphQL, Hasura, Temporal, and microservices to deliver secure, reliable, and globally scalable solutions.
What You ll Do
- Design and operate scalable microservices supporting millions of assessments.
- Monitor and optimize system performance and efficiency.
- Own backend services end-to-end from development to maintenance.
- Collaborate with Frontend, QA, Product, and Customer Success teams.
- Solve engineering challenges directly impacting platform stability.
You Might Be a Fit If You Have
Required Qualifications:
- 4 6 years of backend engineering experience, primarily with Node.js.
- Deep understanding of OOP, design patterns, and SOLID principles.
- Experience with unit, integration, and functional testing.
- Strong knowledge of distributed systems and SQL (PostgreSQL).
- Working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices.
Familiarity with:
- Time-series & Messaging: InfluxDB, Prometheus, Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS.
- Caching & Frameworks: Redis, Hasura, Apollo.
- Cloud: AWS S3, Azure Blob.
Bonus Points:
- Experience in SaaS or high-scale product environments.
- Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools (Cursor, Windsurf, etc.).
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Our Culture: The 5Cs
We re driven by Collaboration, Commitment, Credence, Customer-centricity, and Candor. We work together, ship quality, and communicate openly.
What You Get
- Competitive compensation and best-in-class hardware.
- Flexibility: 5-day work week and flexible hours.
- Growth: Accelerated career paths in a fast-scaling organization.
- Perks: Stocked pantry, monthly lunches, and annual offsites.
