Backend Engineer

Sumtracker
Gurugram, Haryana, India

Short Summary

Skills: Backend frameworks, REST APIs, MCP

Experience: 2+ years of experience

Office location: Gurgaon, at Platina Tower, near Sikanderpur Metro Station, DLF Phase 1

Work Policy: In office

Company website: https://www.sumtracker.com

About the Company

Sumtracker is a fast-growing SaaS startup revolutionising inventory management for e-commerce businesses worldwide. Founded by IIT Delhi alumni Ankit and Kush, we support a global client base across the US, UK and Australia.

We're building the future of inventory management - from real-time stock sync across channels to AI-powered forecasting and intelligent automation.

Join us as we make a real difference in the lives of online sellers!

About the Role

We are looking for a Backend Engineer to join our in-office team and build scalable, high-impact backend systems.

In this role, you will design and build scalable backend architecture and AI-powered product features, shipping code to production that's used by thousands of businesses globally. This is a high-ownership role where your work will have visible, real-world impact.

Responsibilities

This is a high-ownership individual contributor role

  • Lead and take full responsibility for the backend development of our product
  • Build robust APIs and backend logic that power real-time experiences for thousands of e-commerce businesses
  • Work on AI-driven features and contribute to building an AI-first product experience
  • Contribute to database design, performance optimisation, and overall system architecture
  • Drive the product forward by owning everything from architectural decisions to final deployment
  • Collaborate openly with your team, communicate proactively, and take pride in your work. This is not a solo journey

Qualifications

  • Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of backend development, APIs, and scalable systems
  • Customer-Centric Approach: A genuine passion for helping customers succeed and a strong commitment to providing outstanding service
  • AI & Integrations: Interest or exposure to AI concepts, APIs (OpenAI, etc.), or automation workflows
  • Ownership-Driven: Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple tasks effectively
  • Automation Mindset: Interest in identifying and implementing automation solutions to streamline processes

Why should you join us?

  • Work on an AI product and gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools
  • AI-first setup: Every engineer gets access to AI developer tools
  • Competitive compensation: We offer attractive salaries and annual performance-based increments
  • Growth opportunities: Take on a pivotal role and gain full ownership of your work, accelerating your career development
  • Cutting-edge work: Work on challenging problems using AI and the latest methods.
  • Global impact: Work with a diverse, global client base, gaining valuable experience in understanding client behavior and needs across the world

Work Policy

We are an in-office company with a 5-day work week

Team and Culture

At Sumtracker, we foster a culture that values autonomy, ownership, and transparency. Here's what you can expect

  • Process-driven and autonomous: We have well-defined processes that empower you to work independently and take ownership of your tasks
  • Transparency: We believe in open communication and keep everyone informed about company progress and individual contributions
  • Direct feedback: Share your thoughts and ideas directly with the founders, fostering a collaborative environment
  • Team bonding: Work in a beautiful office at WeWork Platina Tower where every day is exciting
  • Skill development: Enhance your skills with company-sponsored courses

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This is based in Gurugram, Haryana.

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