Software Engineer

About Us

At Vahan , we are building India’s first AI-powered recruitment marketplace for the country’s 300 million-strong blue-collar workforce , opening doors to economic opportunities and brighter futures.

Already India’s largest recruitment platform , Vahan is backed by marquee investors like Khosla Ventures, Y Combinator, LemmaTree (a Temasek-founded investing firm), Persol Group, Bharti Airtel, Vijay Shekhar Sharma (CEO, Paytm) , and senior executives from Google and Facebook .

Our customers include leading names such as Swiggy, Zomato, Rapido, Zepto , and many more. We leverage cutting-edge technology and AI to help these companies recruit at scale and with precision.

Our vision is ambitious: to become the go-to platform for blue-collar professionals worldwide , empowering them with not just earning opportunities but also the tools, benefits, and support they need to thrive. Our mission is to impact over a billion lives globally , creating a future where everyone has access to economic prosperity.

If our vision excites you, Vahan might just be your next adventure. We’re on the hunt for driven individuals who love tackling big challenges. If this sounds like your kind of journey, dive into the details and see where you can make your mark.

What You Will Be Doing

• Build and Maintain Backend Services: Develop scalable and robust backend services and APIs using Node.js, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Optimize Database Performance: Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexes for efficient data storage and retrieval (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
• Collaborate and Integrate: Work closely with frontend engineers to integrate APIs; knowledge of React or Angular is a plus.
• Contribute to System Design: Engage in low-level and high-level design focusing on scalability, security, and performance.
• Leverage Cloud Infrastructure: Utilize AWS for deployment and monitoring; experience with Redis for caching is preferred.
• Maintain Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable code and actively participate in code reviews.
• Testing and Debugging: Develop tests for edge cases and ensure backward compatibility.

You Will Thrive In This Role If You

• Have 3-4 years of experience as a Backend Developer with expertise in Node.js and relational databases.
• Are skilled in cloud services (AWS) and understand microservices architecture.
• Bring knowledge of caching mechanisms like Redis to optimize performance.
• Value collaboration and have a basic understanding of frontend frameworks.
• Are passionate about system design and adept at making technical trade-offs.
• Have a keen eye for detail and a strong testing mindset.
• Thrive in fast-paced environments where work directly influences product success.

At Vahan, you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact in a sector that touches millions of

lives. We’re committed to not only advancing the livelihoods of our workforce but also, in taking

care of the people who make this mission possible.

What We Offer

• Unlimited PTO: Trust and flexibility to manage your time in the way that works best for you.
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance: Plans designed to support you and your loved ones.
• Monthly Wellness Leaves: Regular time off to recharge and focus on what matters most.
• Competitive Pay: Your contributions are recognized and rewarded with a compensation package that reflects your impact.

Join us, and be part of something bigger - where your work drives real, positive change in the world.