Senior Backend Developer
Luupli Ltd
Skill Required
Key highlights
- Equity-Only Compensation
- Remote Work
- Flexible Hours
- Path to Full-Time
- 4–6+ years experience required
- C# / .NET Core focus
Role overview
Luupli is reimagining social media from the ground up, with creators, safety, and equity at the core. We’re building a platform where diverse communities thrive, creators earn fairly, and users come first. Currently in beta, our prototype has already sparked major industry buzz as the “next big thing.” Now, we’re assembling the founding tech team that will bring it to life. We’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer to build and scale the backend engine powering Luupli. From high-performance APIs to cloud-based infrastructure, you'll play a key role in creating the platform’s most critical systems. This is a part-time, equity-only role to start, ideal for someone excited by long-term upside, real ownership, and flexible hours. As we grow, this position will transition into a paid full-time opportunity for core contributors.
Responsibilities
- Design and build RESTful APIs using C# / .NET Core
- Develop server-side architecture that is modular, testable, and scalable
- Collaborate with frontend/mobile teams to align on API contracts and performance
- Maintain and optimise database performance and cloud infrastructure
- Write clean, efficient, and reusable code for high-concurrency environments
- Participate in code reviews, DevOps practices, and system design sessions
- Contribute to CI/CD, testing, and documentation processes
Requirements
- 4–6+ years experience in backend development, with strong C# / .NET Core skills
- Solid experience building mobile or web application backends
- Strong proficiency with relational and NoSQL/document databases
- Familiarity with REST and GraphQL service design
- Solid understanding of system architecture, APIs, and security principles
- Experience with containerised environments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Nice to have
- Experience with GCP or cloud-native platforms (AWS/Azure okay)
- Exposure to event-driven/microservice architectures
- Support occasional full-stack features if needed
Benefits
- Flexible hours
- Meaningful, vested equity stake in Luupli
- Path to full-time position once funding is secured
- Equity contributors will be prioritised for future roles
Additional details
- This is a part-time, equity-only role at the pre-seed stage
- There is no cash salary at this time
- Apply directly via the site (Only applications submitted via the site will be reviewed)
- Originally posted on Himalayas