Senior Backend Engineer - SaaS Data Protection

3 - 6 years Bangalore (Whitefield)

Role Type: Full-time | Permanent

Send your resume to: jobsindia@idrive.com

About IDrive

IDrive is a leading provider of secure and scalable cloud backup, S3-compatible object storage, and remote access solutions. Trusted by over 5 million users worldwide, we empower individuals and businesses to protect, access, and manage their data with high-performance tools built for speed, reliability, and security.

About the Job

As a Senior Backend Engineer- SaaS Data Protection, you will work with a global team to design and develop scalable microservices that are part of our SaaS data protection solution.

What you will be doing:

Backend Architecture & Development

  • Design and maintain NodeJS or .NET Core microservices (Go a plus) powering Office 365 and Google Workspace backup/restore.
  • Apply SOLID principles, design patterns, and write unit/integration-tested, secure code.

Performance & Reliability

  • Build event-driven, highly concurrent services using async I/O, worker queues, and multithreading.
  • Optimize throughput/latency for TB-scale backup jobs with MongoDB sharding and indexing.

Cloud-Native Engineering

  • Develop and deploy services on Linux-based cloud environments (AWS/GCP).
  • Own end-to-end reliability with monitoring, logging, and alerting.
  • Integrate with Microsoft Graph API, Google Workspace Admin SDK, and AWS S3 for seamless data protection pipelines.

Data & Messaging Systems

  • Design scalable data models in MongoDB for metadata, job tracking, and backup indexes.
  • Implement reliable message queues using RabbitMQ for job orchestration, retries, and fan-out patterns.

Collaboration & Leadership

  • Lead technical design reviews, mentor juniors, and drive best practices.
  • Work with global DevOps, QA, and product teams to ship robust features.

What we expect from you:

  • 3 to 6 years backend development.
  • Required: Expert in NodeJS (Event Loop, Streams, Clusters) or .NET Core (DI, Async/Await, Middleware). Go experience a plus.
  • Strong grasp of concurrency, data structures, algorithms, and system design.
  • Hands-on with Linux, CI/CD (GitHub Actions/Jenkins), and infrastructure-as-code.
  • Experience building event-driven systems with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or SNS/SQS.
  • Proficient in MongoDB: schema design, aggregation pipelines, sharding, and performance tuning.
  • Bachelors in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.

Good to Have

  • Prior work on SaaS data protection platforms or cloud storage systems.
  • Deep integration with Microsoft Graph (Mail, OneDrive, SharePoint) and Google Workspace (Drive, Gmail).
  • Experience with change data capture (CDC), incremental backups, or delta sync.

Why join us?

At IDrive, you will work at the intersection of backup, storage, and virtualization with disruptive engineering assignments. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, ship features used at scale, and be part of a culture that values clarity, ownership, and correctness. As the platform expands, you will have the opportunity to assume architecture, mentorship, and technical leadership responsibilities.

We focus on creating an environment where innovation thrives, talent is recognized, and people are empowered to grow and develop their skills. We are committed to supporting our team both professionally and personally.

Here’s what you can look forward to as part of our team:

Startup spirit

  • A dynamic work culture where ideas are encouraged and innovation is celebrated
  • Opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept to completion
  • Hands-on exposure to new and emerging technologies
  • Collaborative, fast-paced environment that rewards creativity and initiative
  • Direct impact — see your work shape real products used by millions
  • Room to grow — learn, experiment, and expand your skill set every day

Health & wellness

  • Medical insurance with customizable coverage for you and your family
  • Comprehensive life and accidental insurance for added peace of mind
  • Free annual health check-up to keep your wellbeing on track

Culture & community

  • Company events and team lunches to foster connection and collaboration
  • Festival gifts and goodies to celebrate special occasions together

Perks that matter

  • Competitive pay that reflects your experience and contributions
  • Online storage space

Flexible work environment

  • Hybrid work model with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
  • Paid time off and holidays to relax and recharge
  • Parental leave for life’s important milestones

Company Info

Website: https://www.idrive.com/india/

Address: B-903, 9th Floor, Brigade Tech Park, Whitefield Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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