Start your career in backend and API engineering at 21K School as a Backend Engineer in Kanpur. This is a full-time position with a structured first ninety days, a named mentor, and genuine responsibility once you are through it.
About the role
As a Backend Engineer at 21K School, your core…
About 21K School
21K School is hiring a Backend Engineer in Kanpur — a full-time full-time position working in your stack’s web framework, a relational database and Git, with an indicative CTC of 3.5 LPA–7.5 LPA and 3 openings.
B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE), BCA/MCA or B.Sc/M.Sc (Computer Science / IT) graduates with 0–2 years of relevant experience, based in Kanpur or willing to relocate. You should be comfortable with REST API Design, Java / Python / Node.js, SQL & Databases, Candidates from any recognised university are welcome, and career-changers with demonstrable skills are read on the same terms as fresh graduates. Freshers and final-year students awaiting results are welcome to apply — the selection process is designed to test how you think, not how much you have already memorised.
Perks
Clear, written progression criteria rather than an annual surpriseEmployee referral and performance bonus schemesTeam offsites and regular in-person timeSupport for internal mobility across teamsFixed monthly salary, paid on timeStructured onboarding with a named mentor for the first 90 daysHealth insurance cover for you (and family cover on confirmation)Learning and certification budget
Interview & Selection Process
5 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:
1Resume screening and profile shortlisting by the talent acquisition team
2Discussion with the hiring manager on how you approach problems and work with others
3Team fit conversation with two or three future colleagues
4Final discussion covering role expectations, compensation and start date
5HR discussion — compensation, notice period, joining date and offer roll-out