Lead Backend Developer+Instructor

Role Title: SDE 2/3 + Instructor – Backend Engineering and System design Location: Sonipat (On-site) Experience: 5–10 Years Industry Experience. Employment Type: Full-Time (Academic)About Newton School of Technology (NST): Newton School of Technology (NST), founded by IIT alumni, offers a hands-on B.Tech in Computer Science & AI that integrates academic rigor with real-world engineering practice. Students are mentored by experienced faculty, ICPC World Finalists, and former engineers from organizations such as ISRO and Microsoft. Our curriculum emphasizes strong Computer Science fundamentals, project-based learning, and exposure to global technology environments. NST is committed to developing industry-ready engineers prepared for emerging roles in software and systems development.About the Role:We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer (SDE 2/3)+ Instructor with strong System Design expertise who is passionate about building robust backend systems and mentoring the next generation of engineers. This role combines hands-on backend development with teaching, curriculum development, and student mentorship.This is a full-time on-site academic position at Newton School of Technology / Rishihood University, Sonipat. Please do not apply for only Developer role.Key ResponsibilitiesTeach Backend Engineering courses to B.Tech Computer Science students, including: Node.js, Express.js, REST APIs, and Database Systems (SQL/NoSQL).Deliver structured lectures, tutorials, hands-on labs, and project-based assessments.Teach and guide students in High-Level and Low-Level System Design concepts and scalable architecture fundamentals.Mentor students through capstone projects, debugging practices, architectural reasoning, and technical reviews.Lead and coordinate an academic team responsible for labs, tutorials, grading, and student support.Design, update, and maintain academic course materials, project frameworks, assignments, and evaluation rubrics aligned with program learning outcomes.Ensure academic quality, student progress tracking, and adherence to academic standards.Collaborate with internal academic leadership and external experts to continuously enhance course effectiveness.Required Qualifications5–10 years of professional experience in Backend Software Engineering (SDE2/3 or equivalent).Proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, Database Systems, and REST-based backend architecture.Strong understanding of System Design, scalability patterns, distributed systems, and performance optimization.Excellent communication and instruction skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.Experience mentoring teams, guiding junior developers, or leading technical discussions.Good to have:Prior experience teaching at the undergraduate level or involvement in academic training programs.Contributions to open-source projects or community initiatives in the SRE/DevOps domainFamiliarity with Python or Java.Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and CI/CD workflows.Demonstrated involvement in curriculum development, academic planning, or educational research.Expertise in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).Experience with IaC and configuration management tools.Why Join NST:Opportunity to shape foundational learning for the next generation of engineers.Collaborative academic environment with faculty from IITs, IISc, and industry-leading organizations.A platform to apply technical expertise in an impactful, education-centered role.Involvement in academic innovation and program development.Impact: At NST, you won’t just teach—you’ll inspire, innovate, and shape the next wave of engineers while staying at the forefront of backend technology.