Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Senior Software Engineer – Backend & System Anchor (SDE III / Senior SDE II)

Overview

Wiseshift is building a next-generation B2B commerce and inventory automation platform for FMCG businesses - bridging physical supply chains with digital intelligence.

We are looking for a
Senior Software Engineer
to own the
backend design, system integrations, and infrastructure
for Wiseshift. You'll work closely with a
Product Architect / Technical Lead
to implement modernization initiatives and ensure reliability.

This is a
hands-on ownership role
- perfect for someone who loves designing scalable systems.

Interested candidates can email their resumes to

or apply via LinkedIn.

Role Type

• Location:
  Bengaluru, Karnataka
• Duration:
  Full-time
• Notice Period:
  Immediate joiners preferred.
• Hybrid:
  3 to 4 days on-site at our Bangalore office and 1 to 2 days remote (work from home)

We follow a flexible hybrid schedule focused on outcomes, not hours. During major releases or critical phases, team members may need to collaborate beyond standard workdays to ensure timely delivery and quality - like any fast-moving startup, we value ownership and adaptability.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the
  / Express
  backend (TypeScript + Sequelize).
• Manage and optimize
  PostgreSQL
  schemas, queries, and migrations.
• Design and implement
  REST APIs
  for web and mobile clients.
• Integrate
  StackAuth
  ,
  GST/E-invoice APIs
  , and other third-party services.
• Introduce
  Redis caching
  ,
  RabbitMQ
  , and worker queues for async processing.
• Dockerize services and manage
  CI/CD pipelines
  (GitHub Actions / Render / AWS).
• Establish
  observability (logging, metrics, tracing)
  for operational reliability.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor the junior engineer, and enforce code quality standards.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the consultant/architect/lead using documentation and debugging.
• Participate in architectural discussions and propose performance/scale improvements.

Tech Stack

• Languages & Frameworks:
  , TypeScript, Express
• Database:
  PostgreSQL (Sequelize ORM)
• Infra & Tools:
  Docker, GitHub Actions, Render / AWS
• Cache & Queue (future):
  Redis, RabbitMQ
• Auth:
  StackAuth, JWT
• Collaboration:
   GitHub, Notion, Slack, Zoom/Teams
• Plus
  : Flexibility to experiment with emerging tools and frameworks as the platform evolves.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years of backend or full-stack experience in SaaS or B2B platforms.
• Proven experience designing
  REST APIs and data models at scale.
• Strong knowledge of
  PostgreSQL optimization and indexing.
• Hands-on with
  Docker, CI/CD pipelines
  , and cloud deployment.
• Comfortable working
  asynchronously
  in a small, fast-moving team.
• Ownership mindset — ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a
  fast-paced startup environment
  with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
• Comfortable taking ownership of tasks while collaborating asynchronously across teams.
• Eagerness to learn new-generation technologies
  and contribute to real product decisions.
• Openness to feedback, documentation, and continuous improvement.
• As an early engineer at Wiseshift, you'll shape the platform, take ownership of high-impact initiatives, and build a strong foundation for your career growth. With direct mentorship from experienced professionals, you'll have the opportunity to grow into lead, specialist, or technical leadership roles as we scale.
• Competitive compensation tied to performance and contribution.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with
  microservices or event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of
  or React
  (for full-stack debugging).
• Familiarity with
  observability tools
  (Prometheus, Grafana, or similar).
• ​​Exposure to
  ERPs or inventory management systems
  .
• Understanding of
  supply chain and accounting workflows
• Familiarity with
  EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) standards
  for B2B data exchange