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Role: Software Development Engineer (Backend) Location: Mumbai - Vikhroli Work Model: 5 Days (Work from Office) Experience: 36 Years Role Overview We are looking for a strong Backend Engineer with deep expertise in Node.js and TypeScript to build and scale high-performance systems for a product-based environment. The role involves working on core backend architecture, APIs, and scalable services. Key Responsibilities Design and develop scalable backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices Ensure high performance, reliability, and scalability of applications Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams for end-to-end delivery Write clean, maintainable, and testable code Participate in system design and architecture discussions Proficiency in Node.js, and TypeScript, APIs, databases. Experience working with and building backend systems that have been used in the real world. Ability to navigate different stages of product development from scrappy MVPs to scalable architectures. Must-Have Requirements 36 years of backend development experience Strong hands-on expertise in Node.js Strong proficiency in TypeScript Solid understanding of APIs, backend architecture, and system design basics Experience working in product-based companies (mandatory) Good problem-solving skills and understanding of data structures Good to Have Experience with NestJS Exposure to microservices architecture Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Candidate Profile Open to relocation to Mumbai if currently based elsewhere Preference for candidates who have worked across multiple cities/locations , demonstrating flexibility and adaptability Comfortable with 5-day work-from-office setup Strong ownership mindset and ability to work in fast-paced product environments Additional Notes Candidates who have spent their entire career in a single city without relocation exposure may not be ideal for this role Immediate or Seving to 60-day notice period candidates preferred
Here's how to pick the right one and stand out in your application.
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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.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
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.