.NET Technical Lead

About Root Node

We’re an early-stage startup building intelligent tools for planning, scheduling, and optimization—starting with timetabling and warehouse logistics. Backed by deep domain expertise and a growing customer pipeline, we’re now building our core tech team. This is not just a coding job — it's a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up.

About the job

• Design and implement robust backend systems and APIs using Java or similar backend language and Spring Boot or equivalent frameworks
• Integrate backend services with existing custom ERP systems 
• Work closely with the founder on product architecture, feature prioritization, and go-to-market feedback
• Take full ownership of features — from system design and development to deployment and iterative improvements
• Help shape our engineering culture and technical foundations

You're a Great Fit If You:

• Have 3+ years of experience in backend development
• Are strong in Java or similar languages (e.g., Kotlin, Go, Node.js)
• Have solid experience with Spring Boot or equivalent backend frameworks
• Have integrated with ERP or enterprise systems in production environments
• Are comfortable with both SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB)
• Understand REST API development, authentication, Docker
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset — you're excited about ownership, ambiguity, and making decisions that shape the product and company
• Want more than just a job — you want to build, solve, and learn rapidly

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• High degree of ownership and autonomy
• Ability to shape the tech and product direction from Day 1
• Transparent and fast decision-making culture
• A builder’s environment — solve real-world problems with real impact

Job Overview

We are looking for a talented Senior Backend Developer to join our team in developing backend servicing. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js. The ideal candidate is passionate about distributed systems, has experience with backend services and is excited about optimising applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and implement features.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimise applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement security measures to ensure data privacy and integrity in backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure smooth operation of production systems.
• Perform code reviews to maintain code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in backend development, Node.js, and related ecosystems

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in backend development, with at least 4 years of experience using Node.js.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with web frameworks such as Express.js.
• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with excellent communication skills.

Location Bangalore and Noida / Hybrid

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED: B. Tech/B.E. in CS or IT or any related degree in computer programming 

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 4+ years EMPLOYMENT TYPE: 

Full-Time ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Implement product features that are secure, scalable, robust and easy to implement and maintain. 
• Work independently within self-organizing Agile teams 
• Development and Implementation of web applications 
• Plan and identify solutions and risks in assigned work. 
• Be responsible for implementing features, providing bug fixes, and reviewing code quality to ensure they work well at the cloud scale.
• Take pride in ownership in code and product features delivered. 

Skills: 

Must Have Skills 

Angular 8+ ,NoSQL, Mongodb and Javascript 

Expertise on the Microsoft technology stack .Net, C# and REST APIs (.net framework 4.5+) SQL Server & DB semantics. (Couchbase will be a plus) OAuth standard /Bitbucket and Azure Strong experience in deployment of solution on cloud 

Good to Have Skills

 Good communication skills.(life science exp is a plus) 

Good understanding of project architecture and software development Knowledge of design user friendly interface processes.

 Good knowledge of Client-side scripting – JavaScript and JQuery, AngularJS. Ability to deliver software and artifacts independently 

Exposure to Big Data and cloud environment 

COMPETENCIES: 

Communicating with Influence : Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to do client interactions 

Analysis & Problem solving : Capitalizes on opportunities to pursue value. Brings issues out in open so that all concern can address and find solution

Working in Partnerships/ team player : Building professional relationships with members of the client team 

Professional Expertise Development :  Has an open and learning mindset. Adapts to new learning approaches and methods

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop new user-facing features
• Integrate PSD designs to Magento Theme
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs
• Optimize Magento 2 stores for maximum speed and scalability
• Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders

 Desired Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Magento 2 Frontend Developer
• Experience in setting up the full UI workflow layer right from Development, Testing, Building and Deployment.
• Strong knowledge of web standards
• Expert Level understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
• Good understanding of Javascript and JQuery
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Understanding of Basic SEO principles and ensuring that the application will adhere to them
• Fair understanding of JavaScript programming and DOM manipulation
• Familiarity with differences in other HTML5 based views, such as ones in email clients
• Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good time-management skills
• Should be able to handle project independently

• Programming experience : 5 to 8 years of programming experience
• Strong technical knowledge in any of the following programming languages : Ruby on Rails /Python/Java and willing to learn and work in Node.js.
• Good Programming aptitude
• Have experience designing and building large scalable web services.
• Have an in-depth understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) 
• Have experience building RESTful APIs and have good knowledge of RESTful design patterns.
• Be able to communicate and work well within a team
• Brownie points if you have worked on Typescript & Nest.js

• Strong experience in building UI and Backend process, APIs using PHP and CI technology stack
• Excellent knowledge and experience of CodeIgniter CI
• Good core knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and Bootstrap
• Good knowledge and experience in MySQL
• Good experience in the build and deployment process

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field.
• Knowledge of PHP web frameworks including Laravel, and CodeIgniter.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, and HTML5.
• Understanding of object-oriented PHP programming.
• Previous experience creating scalable applications.
• Proficient with code versioning tools including Git, Mercurial, CVS, and SVN.
• Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Ability to project manage.
• Good problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with NodeJs, ES6, Express;
• Experience in Source Control (Bitbucket/GIT);
• Experience in developing and scaling B2B applications.
• Knowledge and experience with using Restful API;
• Must be able to design components to drive reusability and performance;
• Must be able to build responsive design;
• Design, develop, and maintain code that meets requirements, is high quality, and performs efficiently and effectively to provide a great customer experience;
• Write production quality and thoroughly tested code.