Software Development Engineer (Backend) - SDE II

Experience: 4-6 years

Education: Bachelors degree in Computer/IT Engineering or a related field

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra

Position Overview

As a Senior Software Developer at Purplle.com, you will be key in designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance software solutions. You will work with a cross-functional team of engineers and collaborate on projects that leverage your expertise in Golang, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka and Google Cloud Platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain software applications using Golang, Node.js
• Create and optimise database schemas and queries using MySQL and MongoDB.
• Implement caching solutions with Redis.
• Integrate and work with event streaming platforms like Kafka.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement complex product solutions.
• Take ownership of projects from inception to deployment.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams to deploy applications on GCP, AWS, and Kubernetes.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet project goals.
• Solve complex technical challenges and contribute to the continuous improvement of our software development practices.

• 4-6 years of software development experience, preferably in a product-based company.
• Bachelors degree in Computer/IT Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in either Golang or Node.js
• Strong knowledge of MySQL, Redis, Kafka, MongoDB, and data structures.
• Experience with GCP, AWS, and Kubernetes is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills.
• Ability to work on complex, end-to-end software projects.
• A team player with the ability to also work independently
• Proven ability to meet project deadlines and deliver high-quality software.
• Plus points if you have worked on product based company with the preferred domain of e-commerce

Founded in 2011, Purplle has emerged as one of Indias premier omnichannel beauty destinations, redefining the way millions shop for beauty. With 1,000+ brands, 60,000+ products, and over 7 million monthly active users, Purplle has built a powerhouse platform that seamlessly blends online and offline experiences.

Expanding its footprint in 2022, Purplle introduced 6,000+ offline touchpoints and launched 100+ stores, strengthening its presence beyond digital. Beyond hosting third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its own D2C powerhouses—FACES CANADA, Good Vibes, Carmesi, Purplle, and NY Bae—offering trend-driven, high-quality beauty essentials.

What sets Purplle apart is its technology driven hyper-personalized shopping experience. By curating detailed user personas, enabling virtual makeup trials, and delivering tailored product recommendations based on personality, search intent, and purchase behavior, Purplle ensures a unique, customer-first approach.

In 2022, Purplle achieved unicorn status, becoming Indias 102nd unicorn, backed by an esteemed group of investors including ADIA, Kedaara, Premji Invest, Sequoia Capital India, JSW Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and Paramark Ventures.

With a 3,000+ strong team and an unstoppable vision, Purplle is set to lead the charge in Indias booming beauty landscape, revolutionizing the way the nation experiences beauty.