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 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.