Software Engineer - I (Backend)

Ownly, a fast‑growing food‑delivery startup backed by Rapido, is on a mission to make food delivery simple, fair and transparent. The company connects hungry customers with their favourite restaurants through a reliable network of delivery partners, while ensuring that restaurant owners retain a larger share of their earnings. With a focus on honest pricing, zero hidden charges and a seamless end‑to‑end experience, Ownly is rapidly expanding its footprint across major Indian metros. The culture at Ownly is built around problem‑solvers, innovators and doers who thrive on collaboration, continuous learning and a shared passion for redefining the food‑delivery landscape. As a Software Engineer – I (Backend), you will be at the heart of Ownly’s technology engine. You will design, develop, and ship robust backend services that power critical workflows such as order placement, payment processing, restaurant onboarding, and real‑time delivery tracking. Working in a micro‑services environment, you will get the chance to influence architectural decisions, write clean and reusable code, and see your contributions directly impact millions of daily transactions. The role offers a balanced mix of hands‑on coding, system design, and cross‑functional collaboration with product managers, designers and fellow engineers. Key Responsibilities: 1. Participate in sprint planning, design discussions and code reviews with the engineering team. 2. Develop, test and deploy high‑performance Go services that adhere to micro‑service best practices. 3. Write clean, maintainable and well‑documented code while championing coding standards. 4. Build reusable libraries and utilities to accelerate future development. 5. Integrate with various data stores (SQL/NoSQL) and external APIs for payments, mapping and notifications. 6. Collaborate closely with product and design teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. 7. Conduct performance tuning, monitoring and troubleshooting of production services. 8. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of continuous learning. 9. Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose improvements to the tech stack. 10. Ensure security, scalability and reliability of backend systems. Tech Stack: Go (Golang), Docker, Kubernetes, gRPC/REST, PostgreSQL/MySQL, Redis, Kafka, Git, CI/CD pipelines. Growth Path: Starting as a Backend Engineer I, you can progress to Senior Engineer, Tech Lead and eventually Architect, with opportunities to lead product squads or specialize in performance engineering, data platforms or DevOps. Why Join Ownly? You will work on a product that touches millions of lives, enjoy a fast‑paced startup environment backed by strong investors, and receive mentorship from seasoned engineers. The role offers ownership, impact and a clear path to grow both technically and professionally.