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Backend Engineer (Product Catalog Platform) Location: Hyderabad / Bangalore / Remote (India) Experience: 5+ Years Employment Type: Full-Time Company: ZettaMine Labs Pvt. Ltd. About ZettaMine Labs ZettaMine Labs is building next-generation digital platforms and enterprise solutions that enable scalable, secure, and interoperable ecosystems. We are seeking passionate Backend Engineers to build high-performance services powering product identity, catalog management, marketplace integrations, and national registry platforms. Job Summary We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer with strong expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and developing scalable backend services, secure APIs, and enterprise-grade integrations while ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services for the Product Catalog Platform, including Product Identity Services and National PIN Registry.Build and optimize distributed, event-driven microservices using Go, Java, or Python, leveraging Kafka and gRPC for high-performance processing.Develop secure REST APIs and MCP APIs for marketplace integrations, AI agents, and external enterprise systems.Implement integrations with standards and regulatory ecosystems such as:HSNEANUPCGS1FSSAIBISAyushSupport W3C Verifiable Credentials (VC) and Decentralized Identity (DID) based identity and certification services.Ensure backend applications adhere to best practices in:Database schema designIdempotent processingEventual consistencyZero-trust API securityMonitoring and observabilityProduction support and troubleshootingCollaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of hands-on backend development experience using Go, Java, or Python.Strong experience designing and implementing distributed systems, microservices, and event-driven architectures.Hands-on experience with:KafkagRPCREST APIsSQL and NoSQL databasesSolid understanding of:OAuth 2.0JWT AuthenticationAPI SecurityIdempotencyEventual ConsistencyScalable Backend ArchitectureExperience integrating enterprise standards and platforms such as:GS1HSNEANUPCPreferred Qualifications Experience with Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) frameworks such as:UPIBecknDEPAFamiliarity with cloud-native and cloud-agnostic architectures.Exposure to identity and credential frameworks such as W3C VC and DID.Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.Technical Skills Programming Languages GoJavaPythonMessaging & Integration KafkagRPCREST APIsDatabases PostgreSQLMySQLMongoDBRedisSecurity OAuth2JWTZero-Trust ArchitectureArchitecture MicroservicesEvent-Driven SystemsDistributed ComputingWhy Join ZettaMine Labs Opportunity to build large-scale national and enterprise digital platforms.Work on cutting-edge technologies including AI integrations, digital identity, and product registry ecosystems.Collaborative and innovation-driven work culture.Exposure to high-impact projects with industry-leading customers and partners. Apply Now Interested candidates can send their updated resume to Mahender.a@zettamine.com .
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
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When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.