Simple Energy - Module Lead - Backend Engineering

Description :

Experience : 4 to 9 Years

Location : Bangalore

About Simple Energy :

Simple Energy specializes in the manufacture of smart electric two-wheelers. We are a team of 300+ engineers coming together to make smart, supercharging, and affordable two-wheelers. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Bangalore, India.

Our mission is to build the future of mobility that is electric and connected. We at Simple energy are working towards accelerating by making them more accessible, affordable, secure and comfortable and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Job description : Module Lead Backend Engineering

Location : Yelahanka, Bangalore

You will :

We are looking for a Module Lead Backend who can lead design and development across our suite of business and connected products including Website, Dealer Management System (DMS), Mobile App, and Connected Vehicle Platform backends. You will guide the team in building scalable, modular, and event-driven services using Node.js, JavaScript, and Kafka, ensuring performance, security, and maintainability across multiple domains.

To be successful, you will be expected to :

- Lead the architecture and development of backend modules using Node.js and Express/Nest.js, ensuring clean modular design.

- Build and maintain REST and GraphQL APIs consumed by web and mobile applications.

- Design and optimize Kafka-based event flows for asynchronous communication and inter-service orchestration.

- Collaborate closely with frontend, mobile, and data engineering teams to align backend design with business needs.

- Implement authentication, authorization, caching, and rate-limiting mechanisms for high-performance services.

- Drive code reviews, design discussions, and best practices across the backend team.

- Build observability through structured logging, metrics, and alerts to ensure uptime and service reliability.

- Mentor SDEs, plan sprint deliverables, and own the end-to-end module delivery.

You must have any or a combination of any of the following skills :

- Tech Stack :

o Languages : Node.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript (preferred)

o Core Tools : Kafka, Redis, PostgreSQL/MySQL, MongoDB, REST/GraphQL

o Infrastructure : GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, GitHub Actions

o Frameworks & Libraries : Express.js, Nest.js, Socket.IO, Sequelize/Prisma

o Dev Practices : Domain-driven design, event-driven architecture, modular monolith/microservice patterns

- Strong foundation in Node.js, API design, and Kafka-based asynchronous systems.

- Experience in building modular monoliths or microservice ecosystems.

- Solid understanding of database design, transactions, and query optimization.

- Ability to own technical direction, define patterns, and guide multiple backend teams.

- Experience integrating with data and analytics systems (Pinot, ClickHouse, etc.) is a plus.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills with a hands-on coding mindset.

Scope of Work :

You will be leading backend development across :

- Website & DMS Dealer operations, lead management, CRM integrations, payments, and internal tools.

- Mobile App Backend User authentication, profile, vehicle pairing, trips, and notifications.

- Connected Platform APIs Handling telemetry data, OTA rollouts, vehicle insights, and partner integrations.

Why Simple Energy?

- Opportunity to work with one of Indias most innovative EV startups.

- High-growth, fast-paced environment with significant autonomy.

- Competitive compensation and performance-linked incentives.

- A chance to shape the future of mobility in India.