Application Engineer - Backend

Job description

**About GoKwik** GoKwik is a growth operating system for D2C and eCommerce brands, powering merchants across checkout optimisation, RTO reduction, payments, retention, and post-purchase engagement. Today, GoKwik enables 15,000+ merchants globally, processes ~$2 billion in GMV, and is rapidly scaling across India, the UK, Europe, and the US. Backed by RTP Global, Z47, Peak XV, and Think Investments, GoKwik has raised $68 million in funding, including a $13 million growth round in June 2025, and is building AI-powered infrastructure to shape the future of eCommerce. **Why This Role Matters** This is where strong engineers build their foundation at GoKwik. As an Associate Engineer – Backend, you'll work on real production systems from day one, contribute to products used by thousands of merchants, and learn from experienced engineers while building scalable backend services. We value strong fundamentals, curiosity, and the ability to learn quickly over years of experience. **What You'll Own** - Build and maintain backend services using Node.js and NestJS, while gradually gaining exposure to Go. - Develop and optimize APIs and backend components that power GoKwik's products at scale. - Work with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, while learning technologies such as Redis, Kafka, and AWS. - Debug production issues, write reliable tests, and improve code quality across services. - Collaborate with senior engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical problem-solving. - Take ownership of assigned tasks and progressively grow toward delivering end-to-end features independently. - Continuously improve your understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and backend engineering best practices. **Who You Are** - Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals. - Comfortable programming in JavaScript and/or TypeScript. - Familiar with relational and NoSQL database concepts. - Passionate about backend engineering and eager to learn modern distributed systems. - Curious, proactive, and receptive to feedback in a fast-paced engineering environment. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). **Why GoKwik** At GoKwik, you'll solve real engineering challenges that impact thousands of merchants and millions of shoppers. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, ship production-grade software from the start, and gain exposure to modern backend technologies while building products at scale. If you're looking for ownership, rapid learning, and the opportunity to grow your engineering career, GoKwik is the place to do it. **Required Skills** AI fullstack