Senior Backend Engineer - Object Storage

Designation: Senior Backend Engineer - Object Storage
Experience: 3+ years in backend development
Role type: Individual Contributor | Full-time | Permanent
Location: Whitefield, Bangalore

About IDrive

IDrive is a leading provider of secure and scalable cloud backup, S3-compatible object storage, and remote access solutions. Trusted by over 5 million users worldwide, we empower individuals and businesses to protect, access, and manage their data with high-performance tools built for speed, reliability, and security.

About the Job

As a Senior Backend Engineer - Object Storage, you will join a global engineering team to design, build, and optimize highly scalable backend services that power our S3-compatible object storage platform.

What you will be doing:

Backend architecture & development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Golang.
• Apply sound architectural principles, design patterns, and best practices to ensure robust and maintainable solutions.
• Optimize performance through efficient multi-threading and concurrent programming.

System performance & problem solving

• Build high-throughput, low-latency backend components that support mission-critical workloads.
• Leverage your knowledge of data structures and algorithms to develop reliable and efficient code.
• Write clean, testable code and conduct code reviews to ensure quality.

Cross-platform implementation

• Develop backend services that run efficiently in Linux-based environments.
• Ensure system portability, performance, and reliability across platforms.

Collaboration & ownership

• Take full ownership of your projects as an individual contributor, from design to deployment.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Contribute to improving internal processes and code quality standards.

What we expect from you:

• 3+ years of professional backend development experience, ideally with product-based or tech-first companies.
• Strong proficiency in Golang and experience building production-grade applications.
• Hands-on experience with multi-threading, concurrency models, and performance optimization.
• Solid grasp of core data structures, algorithms, and systems-level programming concepts.
• Experience working with Linux environments and tools.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver reliable, maintainable code.
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.

Why join us?

At IDrive, innovation drives us, and our people define us. We invest in growth, recognize excellence, and ensure our team feels supported in every aspect of their professional and personal development.

Here's what you can look forward to as part of our team:

Startup spirit

• A dynamic work culture where ideas are encouraged and innovation is celebrated
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects from concept to completion
• Hands-on exposure to new and emerging technologies
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment that rewards creativity and initiative
• Direct impact see your work shape real products used by millions
• Room to grow learn, experiment, and expand your skill set every day

Health & wellness

• Medical insurance with customizable coverage for you and your family
• Comprehensive life and accidental insurance for added peace of mind
• Free annual health check-up to keep your wellbeing on track

Culture & community

• Company events and team lunches to foster connection and collaboration
• Festival gifts and goodies to celebrate special occasions together

Perks that matter

• Competitive pay that reflects your experience and contributions
• Online storage space

Flexible work environment

• Hybrid work model with flexible hours to suit your lifestyle
• Paid time off and holidays to relax and recharge
• Parental leave for lifes important milestones