Software Engineer
Summary
Software Engineer at ThePilot.in, an aviation-tech company in Mumbai, building scalable backend services, APIs and microservices in Go and Node.js, plus web-scraping/data-ingestion pipelines and occasional React frontend work. Interview rounds cover DSA, backend/system design, and HR.
About the ThePilot.in - Technology vertical
ThePilot.in's Technology vertical is building India's first aviation technology company with deep roots and expertise in Pilot training. We are levraging the expertise to build India's First Aviation Tech company Serving to Airlines, Training organisations and professionals to make aviation seamless through technology.
We are looking for a Software Engineer with strong backend fundamentals and hands-on experience in Go (Golang) and Node.js. The ideal candidate should also have working knowledge of frontend technologies, experience in building scalable systems, and familiarity with web scraping and data extraction techniques.
Key Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Golang and Node.js
Build scalable and high-performance APIs and microservices
Work on data ingestion pipelines, including web scraping and automation workflows
Collaborate with frontend developers and contribute to UI components when required
Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability
Implement efficient database schemas and queries (SQL/NoSQL)
Monitor, debug, and improve system performance in production environments
Ensure code quality through testing, code reviews, and best practices
Work closely with cross-functional teams including product and DevOps
Required Skills & Qualifications
2–3 years of professional experience in software development
Strong proficiency in Golang and/or Node.js
Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices
Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
Hands-on experience with web scraping tools (e.g., Puppeteer, Playwright, Scrapy, or similar)
Familiarity with frontend technologies (React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar)
Understanding of scalable architectures, caching (Redis), and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
Experience with Git and version control workflows
Good to Have
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines
Exposure to real-time systems or high-throughput applications
Understanding of anti-bot mechanisms and scraping at scale
What We Offer
Opportunity to work on high-impact, scalable systems
Collaborative and fast-paced work environment
Growth opportunities and ownership of projects
Interview Process
Round 1: DSA / Problem Solving
Round 2: Technical Discussion (Backend + System Design)
Round 3: HR Discussion