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Urgent! Backend Systems Architect Job Opening In India, India – Now Hiring Pocket FM

Backend Systems Architect



Job description

PocketFM | SDE-2 | Backend

Location: Bengaluru, India

Experience: 3–6 Years

Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite


About Us

Pocket FM is a leading audio entertainment platform that brings engaging, serialized fiction to millions of listeners across genres like romance, thriller, fantasy, and more.

With over 130 million users globally and strong traction in markets like the US and Europe, we’re revolutionizing storytelling through audio.

Our unique model combines free listening with micropayments for premium content, powering strong business growth.

In FY25, we reached an ARR of INR 2,000 crore, with over 100,000 hours of content on the platform.

We're also at the forefront of innovation, leveraging AI-generated content to scale efficiently.


Role Overview

We are hiring for a Senior Software Engineer (SDE-2) – Backend who will be responsible for building high-performance APIs, scalable microservices, and robust infrastructure powering our audio platform.

This is a high-ownership role that requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a mindset to work in a fast-paced product environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Python or Golang
  • Develop and manage RESTful APIs for mobile/web platforms and internal tools
  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and analytics teams to deliver features at scale
  • Optimize performance, ensure high availability, and handle large-scale traffic
  • Write clean, modular, and testable code adhering to software best practices
  • Lead debugging efforts, production issue resolution, and post-mortem analysis
  • Participate in code reviews and continuously drive technical improvements


Skills & Qualifications

  • 3–6 years of backend development experience in Python or Golang
  • Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, OOP, operating systems, and networking
  • Proven experience developing and managing REST APIs
  • Proficient in working with databases like PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms – AWS, GCP, or Azure
  • Experience with Docker or other container technologies
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment best practices
  • Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK stack
  • Experience with Git and version control workflows
  • Contributions to open-source projects or a strong personal backend project portfolio
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive, ownership-driven mindset


Required Skill Profession

Computer Occupations



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