About the Team

Want to be the brains behind our robust systems? Then joining us as Software Development Engineer - III - Backend may be the right thing for you!

When 5% of Indian households shop with us, it’s important to build resilient systems to manage millions of orders every day. We’ve done this – with zero downtime! 😎

Sounds impossible? Well, that’s the kind of Engineering muscle that has helped Meesho become the e-commerce giant that it is today. We value speed over perfection, and see failures as opportunities to become better. We’ve taken steps to inculcate a strong ‘Founder’s Mindset’ across our engineering teams, making us grow and move fast.

We place special emphasis on the continuous growth of each team member - and we do this with regular 1-1s and open communication. As Software Development Engineer - III - Backend, you will be part of self-starters who thrive on teamwork and constructive feedback.

We know how to party as hard as we work! If we aren’t building unparalleled tech solutions, you can find us debating the plot points of our favourite books and games – or even gossipping over chai. So, if a day filled with building impactful solutions with a fun team sounds appealing to you, join us.

About the Role

As an SDE - III (Backend), you will solve real-life complex problems and create compelling experiences for our users. In this role, you will ensure that the solutions and processes that we create are of the highest quality. And in doing so, you will champion a seamless app experience for all our users. You will also collaborate with your fellow engineers to create scalable solutions that are pertinent to Meesho’s overall growth.

If you are confident about solving hard, interesting and UNIQUE problems, and creating an impact within an entrepreneurial environment, then you might just be our next SDE - III (Backend).

What you will do

Collaborate with teams to develop and support the smooth 24x7 operation of our service
Create prototypes and proofs-of-concept for iterative development
Stay updated with emerging tech cultures and implement them in production systems
Develop scalable, long-term strategies to aid the company’s 10X growth
Ensure content quality and consistency of the brand
Reduce technical debt with quality coding

What you will need

BTech degree in computer science or related field
4-6 years of relevant work experience
Strong experience in Java
Strong knowledge of any of the databases like MySQL, NoSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL
Experience in scripting languages like Python, PHP, etc.
Hands-on experience with systems that are asynchronous, RESTful, and demand concurrency
Knowledge of best software engineering practices for all stages of software development life cycle

About us

Welcome to Meesho, where every story begins with a spark of inspiration and a dash of entrepreneurial spirit. We're not just a platform; we're your partner in turning dreams into realities.

Curious about life at Meesho? Our people have a lot to say and they've made us the top-rated e-commerce workplace on Glassdoor.

Our Mission

Democratising internet commerce for everyone- Meesho (Meri shop) started with a single idea in mind -to be an e-commerce destination for the next billion Indian consumers and enable 100 million small businesses to succeed online. We provide sellers with a range of industry-first benefits such as zero commission and the lowest shipping cost. Over 1.75 million sellers are registered on Meesho, growing their business by tapping the company’s massive customer base, state-of-the-art tech infrastructure, pan-India logistics at the lowest cost through third-party logistics providers in an 'Everyday Lowest Cost' channel for sellers. Affordable, relatable merchandise mirroring local markets has helped us make inroads with first-time internet users in the country. We cater to an underserved and unique customer base and cover every serviceable pincode in the country. Our unique business model and continuous innovation has enabled us to become the first Indian horizontal E-commerce company.

Culture and Total Rewards

Our focus is on cultivating a dynamic workplace characterized by high impact and performance excellence. We prioritize a people-centric culture, dedicated to hiring and developing exceptional talent. Total rewards at Meesho comprises of a comprehensive set of elements - monetary, non monetary, tangible and intangible in nature. Our 11 guiding principles, or "Mantras," are the backbone of how we operate - influencing everything from recognition and evaluation to growth discussions. Daily rituals & processes like “Reflections”, “Listen or Die” , Internal Mobility Program, Talent Reviews, Continuous Performance Management - all embody these principles.

We provide market leading compensation - both cash and equity-based - specific to job roles, individual experience and skill along with our employee centric benefits and work environment. We focus extensively on holistic wellness - through our MeeCare Program - encompassing benefits and policies across physical, mental, financial, and social wellness aspects. This includes extensive medical insurance benefits for employees and their families, wellness initiatives like telehealth, wellness events, and gym & recreational discounts etc. To support work-life balance, we provide generous leave policies, parental support benefits, retirement benefits, and learning and development assistance. Through gratitude for stretched work, personalized gifts, engagement & fun at work - we promote employee delight at the workplace. Many other benefits such as salary advance support, relocation assistance, and flexible benefits plans further enrich the Meesho employee experience.

Know more about Meesho here : https://www.meesho.io/

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