Backend Developer

• Experience in Spring Boot, Jenkins, Git, Hibernate, Kubernetes, and Docker
•  Experience in the development of scalable and extensible systems using Java
•  Proficiency in Database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB
• Routines Sync & Async
• Solid and fluent understanding of algorithms and data structures
• Excellent software design, problem-solving and debugging skills
• Demonstrated high ownership in previous projects
• Excellent Communication Skills"

RazerTech Consulting is mandated to hire a Technical Lead for a US based Tech Company that offers a cloud-based, AI?powered image editing and automation platform for leading brands in ecommerce, fashion, marketplaces & photo studios. The platform helps creatives and marketers produce stunningly consistent imagery and video content at scale.

Role Overview :

Were looking for a hands-on engineering lead to own the delivery of our GenAI-centric product from the backend up to the UI while integrating visual AI pipelines built by ML engineers. Youll be both a builder and a leader : writing clean Java and TypeScript/Node.js, scaling AWS-based systems, mentoring engineers, and making architectural decisions that stand the test of scale. Ideally, youre also familiar with Python for deploying ML pipelines.

(Note : This role requires both technical mastery and leadership skills - we're looking for someone who can write production code, make architectural decisions, and lead a team to success.)

What Youll Do :

• Lead development of the Java, Node.js and Python (FastAPI) backend services on AWS
• Build high-performance image processing pipelines using ImageMagick, SharpJS, and SVG manipulation
• Implement automated visual content generation using Headless Chrome and Puppeteer or similar tools.
• Deploy ML pipelines (built by the ML team) into containerized inference workflows using FastAPI, Docker, and GPU-enabled ECS EC2.
• Deploy and manage services on AWS ECS/Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway, and GPU-powered EC2
• Contribute to React/TypeScript frontend when needed to accelerate product delivery
• Work closely with the founder, product, and UX teams to translate business needs and PRDs into features that drive productmarket fit.
• Make architecture and infrastructure decisions from media processing to task queues to storage
• Own the performance and cost-optimization of our AWS platform
• Hire and mentor junior/mid engineers over time
• Drive technical planning, sprint prioritization, and trade-off decisions

Must have Skills :

• Backend Development (57 years) : Java, Node.js, TypeScript, RESTful API, Docker
• AWS Expertise (5+ years) : AWS Lambda, ECS, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, IAM, roles
• Image Processing & Media Technologies : ImageMagick, SharpJS, SVG manipulation and programmatic generation, Headless Chrome, Puppeteer
• System Optimization & Middleware (35 years) : AWS cloud cost optimization, Celery, BullMQ, AWS Step Functions
• Frontend Development (23 years) : React, TypeScript, Redux, Context API, CI/CD pipelines.
• System Design & Architecture (46 years) : Event-driven architectures using queues, microservices-based systems, caching strategies (e.g., Redis, CDN edge caching)
• Leadership & Communication (23 years) : Lead engineering teams and drive project delivery

• Must have experience in either of JavaScript frameworks: Angular (Preferred) / ReactJS/Node.
• Must have experience in either of backend software development in NODE Js or [J2EE, Spring Boot, Spring core, JPA]
• Must have experience in designing/implementing Hibernate/ORM, Restful web services, Micro Services using Java or Node Js
• Knowledge with relational/ NoSQL databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Knowledge with versioning (Git or SVN) /build tools (Maven/Ant/Gradle/Junit), Unit testing & code coverage tools is desired
• Knowledge of App / Web servers (NGINX / Tomcat / Jboss Wildfly)
• Understands the process of new application development and has the ability to apply these concepts with minimal mentoring and supervision.
• Advanced knowledge experience using any of IDE (e.g., Eclipse, SonarQube, STS, VS Code)
• Knowledge on Cloud platform, technologies & deployments is an added advantage
• Resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and
• Must have experience with Agile tools

• Good knowledge in product development domains
• Knowledge in Finance and Insurance domain preferred
• Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of
• Complete application development by coordinating requirements, schedules, and activities contributing to team meetings;
• Troubleshooting development and production problems across multiple environments and operating platforms.
• Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features
• Understanding and implementation of security and data
• Ensure designs are in compliance with specifications and standards and best industry
• Usage of Process tools – JIRA, TFS, HP QC or any other agile tools, also knowledge of CMM Level 3 development process.
• Self-motivated & working independently with minimal
• Maintain code integrity and
• Experience working with graphic designers and converting designs to visual
• Follow the coding standards for java/node and angular

• Usage of troubleshooting tools like J Profiler, J Meter or application performance tuning
• Exposure to Non-web-based developments, for both mobile and
• Development experience using Docker, Kubernetes, Containerization etc in AWS or other cloud platforms
• Willing to take up proof of concepts and showcase the technical capability
• Usage of design tools Visio or draw io

We are looking for a highly capable Node.js developer to optimize our mobile-based application performance. You will be collaborating with our front-end application developers, designing back-end components, and integrating data storage and protection solutions.

To ensure success as a Node.js developer, you should possess extensive knowledge of Node.Js based services and experience in a similar role. An accomplished Node.js developer will be someone whose expertise results in the stable, fast, and secure exchange of data between servers and end-users.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the overall application lifecycle.
• Focus on coding and debugging.
• Collaborate with front-end developers.
• Define and communicate technical and design requirements.
• Build a high-quality reusable code that can be used in the future.
• Create sustainable and functional web applications with clean codes.
• Learn about new technologies and stay up to date with current best practices.
• Conduct UI tests and optimize performance.
• Train, help, and support to other team members.

Requirements

• Hands-on backend mobile app/web development experience
• At least four years' experience as a Node.js developer.
• Hands-on experience of working on MongoDB database
• Knowledgeable of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Good understanding of server-side CSS pre-processors
• Proven experience creating user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Capability to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Proven experience managing of hosting environment, that includes database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
• Ability to setup, administer of backups, data migration, transformation, and scripting.
• Knowledgeable of OWASP security principles
• Understands “session management” in a server environment
• Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or a related field

• 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 customer-facing UI and 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.

Vah Vah! is an ed-tech company that offers online makeup courses in micro-batches to students across India to learn from the leading teachers in top cities. We provide holistic education with lots of practical training that makes our students job-ready with not just the base skills but also the soft skills for great customer service. Our teachers have more than 15+ years of experience in training makeup and have certified more than 1000+ students. Vah Vah! is founded by executives with extensive experience running consumer business and mobile games at scale (over 100 million players) at Zynga. Vah Vah! is backed by a leading investment firm.

Website Link: https://vahvah.com/

The Mission

Vah Vah teaches professional makeup to budding makeup artists and influencers through live online classes. We have students from Srinagar, all the way to the Andamans. And experienced teachers who have worked in Bridal Makeup, Ramp Shoots, Film and more. We empower our students to join the workforce as fully trained makeup artists. This is the future of vocational education, and you can help build it.

Our Culture

• Amazing workplace and colleagues to work with
• We have the right mixture of creativity, analytics and hustle to move fast in the right direction.
• You will work with colleagues who don’t take themselves too seriously but move mountains.
• See yourself evolving every month with new problems to solve and new skill to master.
• Work with the smartest engineers so you can learn from them.
• Competitive salary at par with the best in the industry
• Great stock options so you can benefit from the company's growth.
• Immense exposure to new technologies

Responsibilities:

• Compile and analyze data, processes, and codes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborating with the front-end developers and other team members to establish objectives and design more functional, cohesive codes to enhance the user experience.
• Participating in continuing education and training to remain current on best practices, learn new programming languages, and better assist other team members. Taking lead on projects, as needed.

Requirements:

• Overall experience of 2-5 years in building backend services using languages like NodeJs, Java etc
• Fluency or understanding of specific languages, such as Java, Node.Js, Python, and operating systems may be required.
• Strong understanding of the web development cycle and programming techniques and tools.
• Focus on efficiency, user experience, and process improvement.
• Strong problem solving and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or with a group.
• Sound knowledge on source control and DevOps

What you get:

• Amazing workplace and colleagues to work with
• Competitive salary at par with the best in the industry
• Immense exposure to new technologies

Job Description :

• 3 or more years of experience of server side web systems engineering and middleware in a project services or product engineering organisation
• Hands-on development experience using JavaScript on the Server Side with Node.js and associated frameworks
• Published sites/systems that are now online
• Self motivation and ability to manage your own time to get the job done at the high international quality levels we expect
• An engineering Degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience
• A solid understanding of networking, storage, operating/browser systems engineering as well as application/software systems performance optimisation and third party systems integration
• Hands on experience with Amazon Web Services
• Prior experience working within the Media, E-commerce, Telecommunications or similar large scale consumer facing industry