Staff Software Engineer, Backend

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We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer – Backend to join Procore’s Resource Management organization. In this role, you’ll serve as a highly proficient backend engineer and technical leader within the RM – Equipment Team. Your primary focus will be backend development using tech stack is Java (primary), along with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Node.js with secondary responsibility supporting frontend development using React to deliver cohesive, full-stack solutions.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you’ll independently drive complex backend initiatives, mentor other engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions that ensure scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability. You’ll play a critical role in enabling the team to confidently own its scope, uphold engineering best practices, and consistently deliver high-quality systems.

This position reports into the Sr. Engineering Manager and will be based in our Bangalore, India office.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a strong, hands-on backend contributor with tech stack is Java (primary), along with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Node.js.
• Architect, design, and build scalable backend services and APIs using Next.js.
• Own end-to-end delivery of complex backend initiatives, from design through deployment and operational support.
• Actively design around non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, security, and reliability.Support frontend development using React to ensure seamless backend–frontend integration.
• Lead and contribute to system design discussions, translating product requirements into robust technical architectures.Handle the full development lifecycle including CI/CD, AWS deployment, monitoring, and incident resolution.
• Optimize database interactions and data models (RDBMS/Progress DB or similar) for performance and scalability.Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, design guidance, and technical coaching.
• Bridge engineering-wide best practices into daily team execution.
• Having a strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines (CircleCI or equivalent) and ability to deploy changes to production (PRD).Act as a technical representative of the team when collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong expertise in tech stack is Java (primary), along with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Node.js. with demonstrated experience building and scaling backend services and APIs.Working proficiency in React (secondary skill), Typescript for frontend support and integration.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, system design, and scalable architecture patterns.Experience working with CI/CD tools such as CircleCI (or equivalent).
• Solid understanding of AWS and cloud-based deployment architectures.Strong knowledge of RDBMS concepts, including querying, indexing, and data modeling.
• Proficiency with Git and modern development workflows.
• Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals including testing, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Proven ability to independently drive complex initiatives and mentor other engineers. Strong communication skills and a collaborative team mindset.