GeekyAnts - Senior Software Engineer - Distributed Systems

Description :

- Architect, build, and maintain scalable, distributed systems with strong reliability and performance characteristics.

- Design and develop efficient backend services, REST/GraphQL APIs, background workers, and asynchronous job pipelines.

- Drive database schema design, indexing strategies, triggers/functions, and performance tuning for large-scale workloads.

- Implement robust observability practices using metrics, logging, and tracing frameworks.

- Lead full-stack initiatives by guiding frontend and mobile engineers on architecture, API design, and performance best practices.

- Directly contribute to backend and infrastructure layers while coordinating efforts across teams.

- Build responsive, modern interfaces for web and mobile platforms with effective state management and API integration.

- Ensure secure, maintainable, and production-ready code, including authentication (JWT), authorization, rate limiting, and configuration management.

- Own and manage CI/CD pipelines, Docker-based workflows, and Kubernetes setups for containerization and

deployment.

- Mentor engineers, perform code reviews, and help establish strong engineering practices across the stack.

- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements for scalability, reliability, and developer efficiency.

Skills & Qualifications :

Languages & Frameworks :

- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB, plus Redis for caching and background processing.

Infrastructure & DevOps :

- Practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD automation for build, test, and deployment workflows.

Observability Stack :

- Familiarity with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Loki, and/or the ELK stack for metrics, logging, and tracing.

Cloud Platforms :

- Experience deploying and operating applications on AWS, Azure, DigitalOcean, or GCP.

Frontend Web :

- Experience building modern web applications using React, Next.js, or Vue.js.

Frontend Mobile :

- Experience with React Native or Flutter for building cross-platform mobile applications.

UI & State Management :

- Proficiency in state management, responsive UI, and component-driven development.

Engineering Best Practices :

- Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, secure API design, modular architecture, API versioning, and disciplined release processes

Good-to-Have Skills :

- Theoretical understanding of API gateways, load balancing, and distributed-system design.

- Exposure to integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) or AI-based APIs into applications.

- Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design (DDD), CQRS, or microservices patterns.

- Experience building shared UI component libraries or frontend design systems at scale.

Experience :

- Minimum of 4+ years of professional full-stack development experience.

- Proven track record of designing, building, and deploying backend-heavy applications in production.

- Experience leading and mentoring teams across frontend and backend domains.

Why Join Us :

- Work on high-impact, production-grade systems using modern full-stack technologies.

- Own systems end-to-end, from API architecture and backend services to reliability and DevOps.

- Opportunity to build on cutting-edge platforms that combine AI, scalability, and cloud-native design.

- Collaborate within a high-performing, engineering-first culture that values depth, innovation, and execution excellence.