Backend Developer - SDE II/III

Experience: 3+ years of experience in Backend Development (JavaScript, Node.js + NoSQL + AWS/GCP)

Onsite Job Location: Gurugram, India

About us :

Trential is engineering the future of digital identity with W3C Verifiable Credentialssecure, decentralized, privacy-first. We make identity and credentials verifiable anywhere, instantly.

What you'll be doing :

We are looking for a Backend Developer to architect, build, and scale our backend systems that power mission-critical products. You will design robust and distributed architectures, write production-grade code, and play a key role in setting engineering standards.

• Design & Implement: Architect, design, and build highly scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant backend systems and APIs for Trential's Products.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Enforce high standards for code quality, security, and performance through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and continuous delivery pipelines.
• Standards Adherence : Ensure all solutions comply with relevant open standards like W3C Verifiable Credentials (VCs), Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) & Privacy Laws, maintaining global interoperability.
• Continuous Improvement : Lead the charge to continuously evaluate and improve the products & processes. Instil a culture of metrics-driven process improvement to boost team efficiency and product quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Co-Founders & Product Team to translate business requirements and market needs into clear, actionable technical specifications and stories. Represent Trential in interactions with external stakeholders for integrations.

What we're looking for:

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in backend development.
• Technical Depth : Proficient in JavaScript with solid expertise in backend architecture and system design.
• Cloud & Infrastructure : Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS & GCP) and modern DevOps practices (e.g., CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, Docker).
• Databases : Strong knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and data modelling for high-throughput, secure applications.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Tier-1 colleges: 8+ CGPA
• Tier-2 colleges: 8.5+ CGPA
• Tier-3 colleges: 9+ CGPA

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Identity & Credentials: Knowledge of decentralized identity principles, Verifiable Credentials (W3C VCs), DIDs, and relevant protocols (e.g., OpenID4VC, DIDComm)
• Familiarity with data privacy and security standards (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001) and designing systems complying to these laws.
• Experience integrating AI/ML models into verification or data extraction workflows.