Staff Software Engineer (NodeJS, Python, Go) in India at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Staff Software Engineer (NodeJS, Python, Go) based in India.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a high-impact engineering squad while remaining actively involved in software development. You will take end-to-end ownership of a product area, shaping its technical direction and driving delivery from roadmap to production. Working across frontend and backend architecture, you will build scalable product experiences for an AI-powered compliance platform. You will collaborate closely with Product and Design to turn complex compliance workflows into intuitive, effective solutions. Alongside hands-on engineering, you will mentor developers, strengthen engineering standards, and guide technical decisions. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, with an emphasis on product ownership, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Lead an engineering squad and take ownership of delivery for a product area, from roadmap planning through execution.

• Drive technical design across frontend and backend systems, making pragmatic architecture decisions that support product goals.

• Remain hands-on in development and personally deliver critical components of the product.

• Build and launch new product features and experiences end-to-end.

• Improve engineering quality through code reviews, reusable patterns, testing practices, and development standards.

• Mentor engineers through constructive feedback, technical guidance, and support for greater ownership.

• Partner with Product and Design teams to simplify complex compliance workflows and create effective user experiences.

• Improve system performance, reliability, observability, security, and cost efficiency.

• Drive technical alignment and collaboration across engineering and product teams.

• Maintain high engineering standards while enabling fast, effective delivery in a dynamic startup environment.

• 7+ years of experience building and shipping production software.

• Strong full-stack engineering fundamentals, including APIs, data modeling, UI architecture, performance optimization, and debugging.

• Proven ability to own projects from technical design through production delivery.

• Experience making pragmatic technical trade-offs and navigating ambiguity.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build alignment across engineering and product stakeholders.

• Experience leading technical initiatives, mentoring engineers, or managing engineering teams.

• Solid understanding of software quality, testing, code reviews, and engineering best practices.

• Nice to have: Experience with React and TypeScript.

• Nice to have: Experience with Python frameworks such as Flask or FastAPI, and/or Node.js.

• Nice to have: Strong SQL and PostgreSQL skills.

• Nice to have: Experience in fintech, compliance, fraud prevention, risk management, workflow systems, or B2B SaaS.

• Nice to have: Experience building internal tools for operations teams.

• Ability to balance hands-on technical contribution with team leadership and product ownership.

• Opportunity to lead a high-impact engineering squad and own a product area end-to-end.

• Hands-on involvement in building an AI-powered compliance platform.

• Scope to influence product architecture, engineering standards, and technical strategy.

• Opportunity to mentor engineers and contribute to team development.

• Collaborative work with Product, Design, and Engineering teams.

• Work arrangement: The job details indicate remote work in India, while the listing also specifies an on-site location in Bengaluru. The exact arrangement should be confirmed during the hiring process.

The selection process is expected to include:

• Exploratory discussion.

• Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA), problem-solving, and coding assessment.

• System design interview.

• Product interview.

• Technical and cultural fit discussion.

• Compensation discussion.