Darwinbox

Backend Engineer

Job · Full-timeWork from HomeKolhapur, Maharashtra0–2 years45K/mo1 openingImmediate / as per notice period

About this role

Start your career in backend and API engineering at Darwinbox as a Backend Engineer in Kolhapur. 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 The Backend Engineer role at Darwinbox centres on…

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Skills you'll use

REST API DesignJava / Python / Node.jsSQL & DatabasesData ModellingCaching BasicsAuthentication & AuthorisationGitUnit & Integration TestingDebuggingPerformance Basics

What you'll do

Build and maintain backend services and their endpoints
Model data and write queries that stay fast as tables grow
Add logging, metrics and error handling to what you ship
Work with frontend and mobile engineers on API contracts
Investigate and fix production defects in your services
Flag risks and blockers early rather than at the deadline
Keep your tracker and status honest, including when something has slipped

Who can apply

B.E./B.Tech (CSE/IT/ECE), BCA/MCA or B.Sc/M.Sc (Computer Science / IT) from a recognised university
0–2 years of relevant experience — internships, academic projects and personal work all count, and 2026 graduates are welcome
Working knowledge of REST API Design, Java / Python / Node.js, SQL & Databases
Comfort with your stack’s web framework, a relational database and Git, and the ability to pick up an unfamiliar tool without waiting to be taught it
The judgement to know when a problem is yours to solve and when it needs escalating — and to escalate with the relevant detail attached.
Attention to detail, ownership and the discipline to document your work
Based in Kolhapur, Maharashtra or willing to relocate (remote candidates across India may also apply)

Perks & benefits

Flexible working hours around core collaboration timeModern hardware and the tool licences your role needsInternal knowledge sessions and access to senior reviewersClear, 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 time

Interview & selection process

5 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Resume screening and profile shortlisting by the talent acquisition team
2Short introductory call with the recruiter about your background and interest
3Technical or practical round based on the day-to-day work of the role
4Take-home exercise or live problem-solving discussion
5HR discussion — compensation, notice period, joining date and offer roll-out

About Darwinbox

Darwinbox operates in the technology sector and runs an active team in Kolhapur. It is a working employer with real customers and real deadlines — the role advertised here exists because there is work that needs doing, not to fill a headcount plan. Industry and what the company does Darwinbox…

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