We are looking for a capable Backend Engineer to join our team, working fully remotely from anywhere in the country. In this role you will be a key member of our Engineering function, contributing directly to our goals and working closely with talented colleagues across the business.
This is a hands-on role with real ownership and impact. You will apply your skills in Node.js, PostgreSQL and Redis to solve interesting problems, ship work you can be proud of and help us raise the bar for what we do. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, share your ideas openly and have the support you need to do your best work and grow along the way.
You will bring around 2 to 4 years of relevant experience and strong, practical knowledge of Node.js, PostgreSQL and Redis. Just as important are clear communication, sound judgement, attention to detail and the ability to collaborate effectively with people across different teams and backgrounds.
Within your first few months, you will get up to speed with our products, processes and people, build strong working relationships across the team, and begin taking ownership of your own work. Over time, you will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise, take on broader scope and grow your career with us as the company continues to scale.
In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment, competitive pay, meaningful benefits and the chance to do work that genuinely matters. We care about our people, invest in their growth and want everyone here to be able to do the best work of their careers.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you. Chinmay Exports is an equal-opportunity employer: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse team and an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. Apply today and tell us why you would be a great fit.
Responsibilities
As a Backend Engineer at Chinmay Exports, you will play a central role within our Engineering function and take ownership of a broad and varied set of responsibilities. Working alongside a collaborative, motivated team, your day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:- Investigate, debug and resolve production issues, performing root-cause analysis and putting preventive measures in place.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and deployment processes to enable safe and frequent releases.
- Review the work of your peers, provide constructive feedback and help raise the overall quality bar of the codebase.
- Stay current with emerging tools, frameworks and industry trends, and evaluate how they could benefit our stack.
- Design, build and maintain high-quality, well-tested and scalable solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Translate product and business requirements into clear technical designs, breaking large problems into well-scoped, deliverable pieces of work.
- Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and drive improvements in reliability, latency and cost.
- Write clean, maintainable and well-documented code, and contribute to shared libraries, tooling and engineering best practices.
- Take part in on-call rotations where required and respond promptly and calmly to incidents and outages.
- Document technical decisions, write runbooks and share knowledge so the wider team can operate and extend your work.
- Collaborate closely with product managers, designers and QA to ship reliable features on agreed timelines.
- Participate actively in design discussions, architecture reviews and technical planning sessions across the engineering organisation.
- Take full ownership of your work, manage your own priorities and consistently deliver to a high standard and on time.
- Proactively flag dependencies and coordinate with other teams to keep work moving smoothly.
- Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning from mistakes and celebrating shared wins.
- Communicate progress, risks and blockers clearly and proactively to your manager and relevant stakeholders.
- Adapt to changing priorities and remain calm, focused and effective in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
- Bring energy, curiosity and a solutions-focused mindset to everyday challenges.
- Participate constructively in team meetings, stand-ups, planning sessions, demos and retrospectives.
- Contribute actively to a positive, inclusive, supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Continuously develop your skills, seek feedback and stay current with the latest developments in your field.
- Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing and documentation so the wider team can learn, scale and succeed.
- Maintain accurate, thorough documentation and keep all relevant systems, tools and trackers up to date.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, care and integrity at all times.
- Ensure your work meets agreed quality, compliance and security standards before it is considered complete.
What we're looking for
2-4 years of professional experience in a Backend Engineer or similar roleStrong working knowledge of Node.js, PostgreSQL and Redis
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science
Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills
Benefits
At Chinmay Exports, we believe that looking after our people is the foundation of doing great work. We offer a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits and perks package that supports your health, your finances, your growth and your life outside of work. When you join us, you can expect the following:- Thoughtful welcome kits, branded swag and little extras that make you feel part of the team.
- A supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are genuinely heard and your contribution truly matters.
- Wellness initiatives throughout the year, from health talks and screenings to fitness challenges and mindfulness sessions.
- A performance-linked annual bonus that meaningfully rewards both your individual contribution and the company's success.
- Recognition of personal milestones with celebration leave and thoughtful gestures.
- Mental-health support including confidential counselling, an Employee Assistance Programme and a range of wellbeing resources.
- Wellness perks such as gym and fitness-membership support, plus wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.
- Additional wellbeing and volunteering days each year to look after yourself and give back to your community.
- Provident Fund (PF) contributions and gratuity in line with statutory requirements, helping you build long-term financial security for the future.
- Access to telemedicine and online doctor consultations so you can get care quickly, wherever you are.
- Regular recognition and appreciation for great work, both publicly and privately.
- Full sponsorship for relevant professional certifications, memberships and qualifications.
- The chance to do meaningful, high-impact work alongside talented, friendly, humble and ambitious colleagues.
- Flexible time-off arrangements and the trust to take the breaks you need, when you need them.
- earned, casual and sick leave in line with company policy, plus public holidays, because rest and time to recharge are essential to doing great, sustainable work.
- Allowances and reimbursements for work-related expenses, handled quickly and without unnecessary bureaucracy.
- Employee discounts and access to a curated range of partner perks, offers and benefits.
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependants, so you and your family are well looked after.
- A modern, well-equipped office in a convenient location, with snacks, great coffee and plenty of collaborative space.
- Support for relocation where relevant, to help you make a smooth move and settle in quickly.
- A competitive salary that is reviewed regularly and benchmarked against the market to keep your pay fair and current.
- Protected time for learning, regular internal knowledge-sharing sessions and access to leading online learning platforms.
- A results-focused environment that values outcomes and impact over hours logged at a desk.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science