Back End Developer

About Sanatan Ayurveda

Sanatan Ayurveda is a wellness-tech startup on a mission to bring the healing power of Ayurveda, Naturopathy, Homoeopathy, and holistic wellness practices to the modern world. Our vision is to heal people — mind, body, and soul — by connecting them with trusted Ayurvedic practitioners and delivering personalised consultations and natural remedies. We are building India's first real-time holistic health consultation platform, empowering people to access alternative medicine anytime, anywhere.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and build the robust backend infrastructure that powers our platform. You will design scalable APIs and services for live health consultations, prescription management, e-commerce for herbal products, and AI-driven wellness recommendations. This role offers an opportunity to innovate in healthcare technology and contribute to a product that improves millions of lives.

What You'll Do

·      System Architecture & Design: Build secure and scalable backend services for real-time video/audio consultations, wellness tracking, and natural medicine delivery.

·      Database Management: Optimize SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis) databases for secure health records, doctor profiles, and product inventory.

·      API Development: Develop well-documented RESTful and GraphQL APIs to support mobile and web apps.

·      Performance & Scalability: Implement caching strategies, optimize queries, and ensure high uptime for live consultations and transactions.

·      Event-Driven Architecture: Use message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ) for asynchronous communication, such as appointment scheduling and order updates.

·      Security & Compliance: Ensure data privacy and HIPAA-compliant storage for patient health information.

·      AI Integration: Collaborate with data scientists to integrate AI wellness assistants, enabling smart recommendations and symptom triaging.

·      Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, Ayurvedic experts, and frontend developers to deliver seamless user experiences.

What You'll Bring

· years of backend development experience.

·      Strong expertise in and Python (FastAPI preferred).

·      Hands-on experience with SQL & NoSQL databases.

·      Proven track record in building production-grade APIs (REST is a must, GraphQL is a plus).

·      Familiarity with event-driven systems and message queues.

·      Strong understanding of data security and healthcare compliance.

·      Proficiency in Git and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

·      Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

·      Passion for healthcare technology and improving patient experiences.

Bonus Points

·      Experience in telemedicine or health-tech platforms.

·      Knowledge of Ayurveda or alternative medicine ecosystems.

·      Understanding of Large Language Models (LLMs) and conversational AI.

·      Previous work in a startup environment with high ownership.

Why Join Sanatan Ayurveda?

·      Be part of a mission-driven company that blends ancient wisdom with modern technology.

·      Build a product that directly improves people's well-being.

·      High autonomy and opportunity to shape core technology decisions.

·      Work alongside passionate engineers, doctors, and wellness experts.

·      Competitive salary with growth opportunities.

How to Apply

• Send your resume, a cover letter highlighting your experience with scalable backend systems, and links to your GitHub profile or relevant projects to