Senior Backend Engineer - SaaS

Designation: Senior Backend Engineer SaaS

Experience: 5+ years in backend development

Role type: Full-time | Permanent

Location: Whitefield, Bangalore

About the Job

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.

Join a fast-moving, innovation-led engineering team focused on building the next-generation cloud-to-cloud data protection platform. As a Senior Backend Engineer SaaS, you will work with a global team to design and develop scalable microservices that power our SaaS infrastructure. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a modern technology stack built on .NET Core and cloud-native services, shaping the future of data protection at scale.

What you will be doing:

Backend architecture & development

• Design, build, and maintain scalable SaaS microservices using .NET Core.
• Apply sound architecture principles, design patterns, and development best practices.
• Write secure, high-quality, and well-tested code.
  
  

System performance & problem solving

• Develop cloud-native backend components with focus on concurrency, scalability, and reliability.
• Optimize system performance using multithreading and event-driven programming.
• Participate in on-call rotations and contribute to high-availability systems.
  
  

Cloud-native engineering

• Work on services deployed in Linux-based cloud environments
• Take ownership of service reliability and cloud operations.
• Ensure efficient integration with third-party public cloud APIs (e.g., Microsoft, Google, AWS).
  

Collaboration & ownership

• Contribute to technical discussions, code reviews, and team-wide engineering decisions.
• Collaborate with globally distributed developers, DevOps, and QA to ship robust features.
• Drive continuous improvement in code quality, scalability, and deployment practice.
  
  

What we expect from you:

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Proficiency in .NET Core with a strong command of C#.
• Solid experience in multi-threaded and concurrent programming.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and services.
• Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals—data structures, algorithms, system design.
• Experience designing and developing event-driven architectures.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and deliver scalable backend solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.
  

Good to have:

• Experience working with Microsoft Graph APIs, Google Workspace APIs, AWS S3 APIs, or similar public cloud APIs.
• Background in SaaS backup platforms, data protection, or cloud storage.

Why join us?

At IDrive, we’re creating an environment where innovation thrives, talent is recognized, and people are empowered to grow. We are committed to supporting our team both professionally and personally.

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

Work & life balance

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

Health & wellness

• Medical insurance with customizable coverage for you and your family
• Comprehensive life and accidental insurance for added peace of mind
  

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