Job Description

Immediate Joiners Only

Company Description

Gods Reign is a leading esports brand in India, renowned for its success in competitive gaming and its diversified ventures in apparel, video production, and influencer and campaign management. Headquartered in Bangalore at the God's Reign Training Facility, the organization houses over 25 full-time employees in a collaborative workspace. Committed to innovation, Gods Reign is shaping the future of esports in India, creating opportunities for gamers, content creators, and digital communities alike. With a strong foundation, the company continues to drive the growth of the esports ecosystem in the region.

Founding Backend Engineer (SDE II / SDE III)

Location:

Bengaluru (on-site)

Experience:

3-6 years

Type:

Full-time

Immediate Joiners Only

About the Role

We're looking for a strong backend engineer to help build a new product from the ground up.
This is a hands-on role where you will work directly with the founding team, take ownership of backend systems, and contribute to architecture, design, and execution.

We need someone who can think clearly, build reliably, and take responsibility for technical decisions -- not just write code.

Responsibilities

Develop backend services using

Node.js

, preferably

NestJS

Own backend architecture and system design for core modules Build and maintain

RESTful APIs

, internal services, and integrations Work with

PostgreSQL / MongoDB / Firebase

for schema design, optimization, and migrations Implement caching, data flow, performance tuning, and service-level optimisation Ensure backend systems follow best practices in security, error handling, and code quality Collaborate with frontend/mobile engineers for smooth integration Take part in deployment, CI/CD, and early DevOps work Translate product requirements into clear, executable technical tasks

Requirements

3-6 years

of hands-on backend engineering experience Strong proficiency in

TypeScript

,

Node.js

, and

NestJS

Strong understanding of

system design

, including: API architecture Database modelling Scalability and load handling Caching strategies Service modularity Experience with

PostgreSQL or MongoDB

Familiar with Redis, queues, or event-driven components Practical understanding of AWS/GCP and CI/CD pipelines Clear communication skills and ability to work in a small, focused team A builder mindset: ownership, clarity, and strong technical reasoning

Nice to Have

Experience with distributed systems or microservices Firebase experience (auth, storage, notifications) Redis, Kafka, or similar queue systems Prior early-stage startup or 0?1 experience Interest in product-building and consumer tech Bachelor's degree (B.Tech) preferred NestJS preferred

What You'll Get

Ownership of backend modules end-to-end Ability to influence architecture, development direction, and engineering practices Close collaboration with a small founding team Opportunity to work on a new product from idea to implementation Competitive compensation

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Expected CTC :

Notice Period :

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ?50,000.00 - ?150,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

What is your notice period in your current company? Please mention your current and expected CTC.
Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:

system design/architecture: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person