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Technical Architect / Principal Backend Engineer

India, Gurugram · Job Posted February 20, 2026
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About Investwell (Excel Net Solutions Pvt. Ltd.) is the leader in the field of Enterprise Software for Financial Planners in India. We partner with the top financial advisors in India to enable prudent financial planning for everyone. Our Product suites are used by Financial Advisors to rebalance their investor’s investments, carry out lakhs of transactions per day and ensure that their financial goals are met. You should come join us at Investwell if you want to be part of the company that will revolutionize the way millions of people invest.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the team of Backend Engineers
  • Architect robust backend systems
  • Implement RESTful services and Dynamic Web development with the cutting edge technology
  • Ensure the delivery of efficient, secure, and scalable solutions
  • Implement relational, document, key, object or graph data-stores as needed
  • Drive technical strategy and innovation
  • Implement Messaging Queues
  • Run and maintain Cloud infrastructure
  • Present tech designs

Requirements

  • 4 - 8 years of relevant experience
  • B.Tech in Computer Science (or equivalent professional experience)
  • Must have: Javascript | Node.js | Express.js | Go | MySQL | System Design
  • At least 5+ years of experience in Node.js, Express.js, Javascript, System Design, Architecture, complex problem solving is required
  • Good knowledge of MySQL/MongoDB/Elasticsearch
  • Expertise in Database and System Design
  • DevOps knowledge is a plus
  • Good Problem Solving and Algorithm Skills

Nice to have

  • Preferred: Python | Java | MongoDB | Elasticsearch
  • DevOps knowledge is a plus

What we offer

  • 5 days working with flexible timings and regular fun activities in the office
  • Free group medical insurance for all permanent employees upto 3 lakh
  • Free consultation with financial planners for your own life stage financial planning
  • Guidance on getting started on a personal investment journey
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