Backend DevOp Engg

Title: Sr Software Engineer, Backend

Level: L3 

Location: Hyderabad, India

Department: Engineering

Company

Talent Systems, LLC is the leading technology solution provider for casting and auditioning to the entertainment industry. Casting directors and agents worldwide use Talent Systems’ portfolio of products to source and manage talent across film, television, commercials, theater and digital projects, powering an unparalleled, global casting software ecosystem. 

We are headquartered in Los Angeles and operate in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and India. Our portfolio brands include Casting Networks, Spotlight, Cast It Systems, Cast It Talent, Casting Frontier, Staff Me Up, Cast It Reach & Tagmin.

Company Core Values

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our backend team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, with a solid understanding of backend development best practices. Experience with the AWS ecosystem and working knowledge of Elasticsearch or similar caching/search technologies is essential. Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and PostgreSQL is also required. Knowledge of React.js is a plus.

• Required:
• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Demonstrated experience in architecting and implementing microservice architectures.
• Extensive experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.
• Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch or similar caching/search technologies.
• Proficient with Docker and container orchestration concepts.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Preferred:
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, including integration testing frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with React.js is a plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to mentor and lead junior developers effectively.

• Soft skills:
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams from different cultures and geolocations. 
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Design, and develop scalable and maintainable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Drive the design and implementation of microservice-based architectures to support our platform’s scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, robust software solutions.
• Implement and optimize search and caching solutions using Elasticsearch or similar technologies.
• Build, maintain, and optimize containerized applications using Docker.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Utilize AWS services extensively to deploy, monitor, and scale backend applications.
• Design, optimize, and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including schema design and query performance tuning.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote best practices in software engineering and architecture.
• Deliver high-quality features on time by maintaining a balance between speed and precision.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and code reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Preferred Notice Period - Less Than 1 Month

Preferred Education - Tier 1 Engineering Colleges - IIT/NIT/DTU or similar

Preferred Work Background - Startup Engineering Experience

Mandatory Skills :-

4+ years of professional experience in Native React or React JS. Mongo db experience is good to have

Highly proficient in rendering components with Native APIs

Highly proficient in JavaScript, modern JavaScript, HTML,

Highly proficient in one or more libraries (e.g. Redux, React Router, etc) for state managing and routing in addition to React.

Proficient in using Git as a control system

Responsibilities :-    

Develop & deploy quality software and web applications-

Analyse and maintain existing software applications-

Design highly scalable, testable code-

Discover and fix programming bugs

Qualifications :-

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science

• Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.
• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
• Designing back-end services for various business processes.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
• Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
• Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or similar.
• At least two years of experience as a Node.js developer.
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Availability to resolve urgent web application issues outside of business hours
• Should know CI/CD process