Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Let's build what's next, together.

We are Spotnana. We're on a mission to modernize the infrastructure of the $1.4 trillion travel industry to power the perfect trip for travelers everywhere. Our Travel-as-a-Service platform is designed to make every trip better, whether you're booking for work, building a travel tool, or looking to offer personalized experiences at scale.

But we're not just modernizing tech, we're rethinking how the industry works. And to get there, we're bringing together innovative, ambitious, and open-minded people who want to build something that lasts.

At Spotnana, our values and principles guide how we work and grow together:

• Build the future – We are leaders, we are innovators, we are ambitious.
• Commit to excellence – We're accountable, we are partners, we are agile.
• Stronger together – We lead with respect and integrity, we are inclusive, we are lifelong learners.

Who: You! And the rest of the Engineering department & their cross-functional partners

What: A StaffSoftware Engineer, Backend position title and an outstanding Problem-solving & Collaboration skills

When: ASAP! We are looking to hire and onboard a new hire as soon as we find the right person for the job. Exciting work awaits!

Where: Hybrid: Our office hub location of Bangalore – you will be required to be in office 1+ days per week in alignment with our office work policy.

Why: Join our dynamic team and be a part of a mission-critical project that will propel Spotnana's growth and success! We're seeking versatile engineers with leadership qualities, a passion for problem-solving, and the enthusiasm to take on new challenges as we push the boundaries of technology. At Spotnana, we are an API-first company, leading the charge in innovative solutions.

How (to land the job!): The process typically begins with an introductory call with a member of our Talent Acquisition team, where we'll discuss your background, career aspirations, and what makes Spotnana a great fit for you. Then a live virtual interview with a panel of engineers and hiring managers.

The day-to-day:

• Work alongside a team of brilliant engineers to design and develop high-quality cloud-native services within the Spotnana platform and products (it's like being part of a superhero squad, but for coding!)
• Take charge of ensuring customer delight within your area of impact. You have the power to make our users jump with joy!
• Embody and promote the best engineering practices and culture. You're like the Yoda of coding, guiding and mentoring others towards greatness.
• Become a coding superhero with code reviews and test automation for your modules. Unleash your powers to defend against bugs and glitches!
• Collaborate with architects and technical leads to bring craftsmanship and innovation to the forefront. Together, we'll create a product that will make heads turn and jaws drop!

Skills & qualities we value:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Exceptional candidates without formal education, but with the skills to rival even the most educated, are encouraged to apply. We value talent and passion above all!
• Experience in backend distributed server-side development within a cloud-native stack is formidable. Building frameworks for consumption is your secret weapon!
• 8+ years of software development experience, battling with products and/or SaaS services. Your knowledge of data structures and algorithms is legendary!
• 2+ years of software design and architecture experience, you have the wisdom to make sound technical decisions and trade-offs. You're like the Gandalf of coding!
• Experience in complex, matrixed organizations has prepared you for the challenges of working across teams and projects. You're a master of collaboration!
• Successfully assembled and nurtured full-stack engineering teams, bringing out the best in each member. You're a superhero team builder!

Perks & benefits you will love

Spotnana strives to offer fair, industry-competitive, and equitable compensation. Our approach assesses total compensation, including cash, annual performance bonus, company equity, and comprehensive benefits.

We care for the people who make everything possible - our benefits include:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical for self, spouse, children and parents including free doctor consultations; employee assistance program effective on your hire date
• Group accidental coverage for all employees.
• 18 privilege leaves, 12 casual/sick leave days per year in addition to 12 company holidays with an open choice holidays, quarterly recharge/wellness days and an end-of-year company shutdown
• Up to 26 weeks of parental leave
• Monthly cell phone/internet stipend
• Meal allowance
• Wellness/gym reimbursement
• Employee retirement planning such as corporate NPS and EPF

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive environment and to encourage these values in everyone on our team. We provide an environment of mutual respect where opportunities are available without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diversity and inclusion for people from all walks of life is key to our success as a company.