Backend Engineer

Short Summary

Skills: Backend frameworks, REST APIs, MCP

Experience: 3+ 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 behaviour 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