Lead Backend Developer+Instructor

Role Title: SDE 2/3 + Instructor – Backend Engineering and System designLocation: 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 Responsibilities- Teach 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 Qualifications- 5–10 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 domain- Familiarity 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.