Senior Software Developer – SDE2 (Backend)

Team: Supply Chain Management Engineering

Location: Mumbai - Vikhroli

Experience: 3–6 Years

About The Role

The SCM Engineering team at Purplle builds and scales the systems powering warehousing, logistics, post-order experience, and 3P integrations.

We are looking for a strong backend engineer with deep expertise in Node.js / NestJS who can build, scale, and maintain production-grade systems. The ideal candidate is AI-native, uses AI tools effectively, and combines speed with strong engineering fundamentals.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Node.js and/or NestJS. • Build well-structured, maintainable APIs and microservices. • Design and optimize data models using MySQL and MongoDB. • Implement caching strategies using Redis. • Build and maintain event-driven systems using Kafka. • Deploy and manage services on Kubernetes (GCP/AWS). • Use AI-assisted development tools responsibly to accelerate coding, testing, and refactoring. • Own features end-to-end: architecture, development, deployment, and performance optimization. • Improve reliability, scalability, and system efficiency.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–6 years of backend development experience in a product-based company. • Strong hands-on experience with Node.js (must-have). • Proven experience working with Express.js and/or NestJS. • Strong understanding of system design, distributed systems, and database performance. • Experience building high-scale production systems. • Hands-on usage of AI coding tools (Cursor, Copilot, etc.) with good prompt engineering and validation skills. • Strong debugging and performance optimization capabilities. • Excellent team player with a strong collaborative mindset, capable of working cross-functionally and contributing towards end-to-end project delivery.

About Company

Founded in 2011, Purplle has emerged as one of India’s premier omnichannel beauty destinations, redefining the way millions shop for beauty. With 1,000+ brands, 60,000+ products, and over 7 million monthly active users, Purplle has built a powerhouse platform that seamlessly blends online and offline experiences.

Expanding its footprint in 2022, Purplle introduced 6,000+ offline touchpoints and launched 100+ stores, strengthening its presence beyond digital. Beyond hosting third-party brands, Purplle has successfully scaled its own D2C powerhouses—FACES CANADA, Good Vibes, Carmesi, Purplle, and NY Bae—offering trend-driven, high-quality beauty essentials.

What sets Purplle apart is its technology driven hyper-personalized shopping experience. By curating detailed user personas, enabling virtual makeup trials, and delivering tailored product recommendations based on personality, search intent, and purchase behavior, Purplle ensures a unique, customer-first approach.

In 2022, Purplle achieved unicorn status, becoming India’s 102nd unicorn, backed by an esteemed group of investors including ADIA, Kedaara, Premji Invest, Sequoia Capital India, JSW Ventures, Goldman Sachs, Verlinvest, Blume Ventures, and Paramark Ventures.

With a 3,000+ strong team and an unstoppable vision, Purplle is set to lead the charge in India’s booming beauty landscape, revolutionizing the way the nation experiences beauty.