Staff Software Engineer Backend

Job Title: Staff Software Engineer Backend

As a Staff Software Engineer Backend, you will be responsible for designing, scaling, and optimizing backend systems that power our platform

You will lead complex technical initiatives, build high-performance services, and mentor developers across levels while remaining deeply hands-on

This role requires 8+ years of backend development experience, strong system design expertise, and the ability to influence engineering standards and architecture

About Us

At Swivl, we are revolutionizing the Field Service Management (FSM) industry for small and midsize businesses (SMBs)

Our powerful FSM platform helps businesses in plumbing, electrical, landscaping, roofing, and other service industries streamline operations and maximize profitability

With nearly a decade of real-world validation, we are now scaling our technology, enhancing our UI/UX, and introducing new innovations to disrupt the FSM landscape

Responsibilities

Design, architect, and develop scalable, reliable backend services using Node

js, TypeScript, Express

js, and Prisma ORM

Lead complex backend initiatives, ensuring performance, maintainability, and security across the platform

Build and optimize APIs, distributed workflows, caching layers, and service integrations for web and mobile products

Architect efficient database schemas, optimize SQL queries, and improve data layer performance

Collaborate closely with frontend, mobile, product, and DevOps teams to deliver seamless end-to-end functionality

Troubleshoot and resolve advanced issues such as performance bottlenecks, scaling challenges, and infrastructure constraints

Write clean, testable, reusable code and enforce best practices across the engineering team

Conduct detailed code reviews and mentor junior, mid-level, and senior engineers to elevate engineering quality

Drive discussions on architecture, scalability, performance, and engineering standards

Stay up on emerging tools, frameworks, and backend technologies, evaluating their applicability for Swivl

Support planning, estimations, and technical decision-making during project execution

RequirementsEducation & Experience

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience

8+ years of professional backend engineering experience with production-grade systems

Technical Skills

Expertise in Node

js, TypeScript, Express

js and modern backend design patterns

Strong hands-on experience with Prisma ORM and relational databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL)

Deep understanding of distributed architecture, event-driven systems, and performance optimization

Strong experience with RESTful APIs (GraphQL is a plus)

Proficiency with AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudFront, SNS/SQS, etc Experience in debugging, profiling, monitoring, and optimizing backend systems

Solid foundation in system design, algorithms, and scalable architecture principles

Soft Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and ability to articulate complex technical concepts

Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, guiding, and leveling up engineering teams

Ownership mindset with the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

Bonus / Preferred Skills

Understanding of frontend technologies (React, Next

js, modern JS frameworks) to better design APIs

Familiarity with mobile development patterns (React Native) for supporting mobile engineering needs

Experience with microservices, Kubernetes, caching systems (Redis), or event-driven architecture

Prior SaaS or multi-tenant platform experience