Role Overview
Confidential is hiring a mid-level Platform engineer - backend. This is a full-time role in New Delhi. Part of Confidential's Frontend hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
We are looking for an ambitious, experienced, driven and solution orientated individual that thrives in a fast-paced, cutting-edge, technology-driven environment. You will be an integral part of our product and platform development team, collaborating with multiple teams to deliver high-quality and highly scalable products.
Requirements
4+ years of medium to large scale server-side software development experience.
Strong working knowledge of a backend programming language like Clojure and Java in production.
Thorough knowledge of CS fundamentals: Data structures and time complexity of algorithms.
Knowledge of system design and architecture.
Experience in working with any one of Yugabyte DB, Redis, Elasticsearch, Kafka or Postgresql.
Knowledge of Posix compliant operating systems (we develop on Mac OS X and deploy on GNU/Linux).
Comfortable using CLI tools for achieving day-to-day tasks.
Efficiency with code editor of choice.
Experience in writing unit and integration tests.
Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to issue resolution.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or equivalent).
Responsibilities
Work on the Resiliency, Availability and Latency of our Core platform and services that are delivered to 820 M monthly active users and can scale to 100 K+ RPS.
Work with multiple databases and ensure scalability for the interacting platform components.
Take ownership and publish (internal) reusable services and APIs.
Enable feature teams to use the Core platform.
Write clean code with proper test coverage.
Review others’ code and ensure that it is up to organization standards.
Mentor junior members of the team.
Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
Participate in the hiring process.
Keep calm and learn every day.
Nice to Have
Knowledge of frontend development and tools, especially Java Script and React.
Knowledge of functional programming is a plus (we use Clojure).
Experience with benchmarking systems for performance, and failure detection.
Experience in working with any of the above databases at scale is good to have.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Platform engineer - backend position at Confidential?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Confidential. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Platform engineer - backend position at Confidential located?
This position is based in New Delhi. Confidential has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Platform engineer - backend at Confidential earn?
Confidential has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Platform engineer - backend role at Confidential posted?
This role was posted on April 16, 2026 (53 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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