Backend Developer at University Living · Remote, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad · 2 - 5 years · ₹9L - ₹12L / yr (ESOP available) · Raised funding · Remote friendly · Posted 1 Dec 2021

Key Responsibilities:
● Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users.
● Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
● You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.
● Strong proficiency with JavaScript
● Knowledge of Node.js core and frameworks Express, StrongLoop, koa, hapi etc
● Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
● Good understanding of server-side templating languages
● Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors
● Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
● Understanding accessibility and security compliance
● Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
● Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
● Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
● Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
● Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
● Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
Technical Skills:
● Expert knowledge of key Web technologies as HTML5, CSS3,
● Expert in JavaScript / AJAX, NodeJS, React.
● Expert knowledge of OO Analysis and Design,
● Expert on Design Patterns and Frameworks as NodeJS, React.
● Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum).
Soft Skills:
● Self-motivation to work independently and strong work ethic.
● Ability to work in a team, and adapt to new and evolving processes.
● Flexibility and adaptable
● Deep experience with Agile

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University Living is a global student housing marketplace that helps international students find the best place to stay near university campuses around the world. Currently, our platform offers 1.75Mn beds in 35K properties across 265+ international education hubs in the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore & UAE. Students can consult a 24/7 support team of accommodation experts to discover, compare and book value-for-money accommodation based on their budget, desired location, and other personal preferences.
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About Nexa Consultancy
Nexa Consultancy Inc is a Surrey, British Columbia (Canada) based company that helps other businesses set up everything they need to run and grow: dashboards, CRM, automation, reporting and marketing. We run our own operations on GoHighLevel, n8n and Make.com and build the same systems for our clients. Because this is ongoing work for our clients, we are looking for long-term people who will grow with us, not short-term contractors. We are hiring a full-time, remote Automation Developer in India to own this stack end to end.
What you will do
- Build, maintain and document automations in n8n and Make.com (lead intake, follow-up sequences, appointment booking, WhatsApp and email notifications, reporting).
- Own our GoHighLevel setup: pipelines, workflows, custom fields, calendars, forms, funnels and integrations.
- Connect tools through REST APIs and webhooks (GoHighLevel, Google Sheets, Gmail, WhatsApp, Meta lead forms, Cloudflare Workers, AI APIs).
- Write small scripts and serverless functions (JavaScript or Python) where a no-code step is not enough.
- Monitor scenarios, fix failures fast, and keep an eye on run quotas and costs.
- Build dashboards and reports so the team can see leads, follow-ups and conversions without asking.
- Turn a plain-English request from the Director into a working, tested automation.
What we are looking for
- 2 to 5 years of hands-on automation or integration work, with real n8n and Make.com scenarios you can show.
- Solid GoHighLevel experience (workflows, pipelines, snapshots, API). Other CRMs are a plus.
- Comfortable with REST APIs, webhooks, JSON, OAuth and debugging failed runs.
- Working JavaScript or Python for custom code steps; SQL or Google Sheets formulas are a plus.
- Clear written English. You will document what you build and explain it to non-technical teammates.
- Self-directed. This is a remote role with a small team; you will own outcomes, not just tickets.
Nice to have
- Cloudflare Workers, Zapier, Airtable, Notion, WhatsApp Business API, Meta or Google Ads integrations, OpenAI or Claude APIs.
Work setup
- Full-time, remote, from India.
- Long-term role. We want someone who stays, learns our clients' businesses and grows with the team.
- Must overlap with Canadian Pacific Time business hours for part of each day; exact schedule agreed at offer.
- Your own laptop, reliable high-speed internet and a smartphone are required.
Compensation
- INR 80,000 to 1,10,000 per month, based on experience.
How we hire
- Short screening call, then a practical exercise (build a small n8n or Make.com scenario), then a final interview with the Director.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Lead in the design and development of robust, scalable, and efficient software solutions, ensuring the highest standards in all aspects of software development.
- Design and implement high-quality, test-driven, scalable backend code for various client projects using TypeScript and Nest.js Develop and maintain APIs to support consuming teams.
- Work closely with frontend teams to optimize REST API integrations, ensuring efficient data fetching and caching strategies.
- Create and maintain documentation, implement and follow best practices for development workflow.
- Partner closely with Project Managers and other teams to ensure the successful delivery of significant software projects, coordinating resources and managing timelines for smooth project execution.
- Efficiently prioritizes and plans complex tasks, and influences a respectful, inclusive work environment, fostering continuous learning and growthContribute innovative ideas to ensure we deliver the best solutions for our clients.
- Act as a technical mentor to more junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Strong proficiency in English (written and verbal communication) is required.
- Experience working with remote teams in North America and Latin America, ensuring smooth collaboration across time zones.
- Deep expertise with Typescript and NestJs framework.
- Experience with authentication workflows and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT)Experience with testing frameworks and best practices, including unit testing, integration testing, and e2e testing.
- Solid understanding of web technologies in general.
- Solid understanding of backend design patterns.
- Experience with designing applications that use and consume databases (SQL, ORM, etc).
- Extensive experience with building and maintaining versioned APIs Strong knowledge of GCP or other equivalent cloud platforms.
- Understanding of containerization technologies for development environments.
- Experience with messaging systems and patterns, ideally with tools like Google Pub/Sub or equivalentExperience with CI/CD pipelines for deployments (GitHub Actions preferred).
- Knowledge of security best practices, including CSP and OWASP Top 10, Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- You should feel comfortable explaining technical concepts in simple terms.
- Experience working in fast-paced, Agile environments, balancing priorities across multiple projects.
- Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading development teams.
Nice to Haves:
- Experience with Algolia, Ninetailed, and Salsify
- Experience with front-end technologies like React and frameworks like NextJs
- Experience with Terraform and DevOps principles
- Certification in Cloud Development on any modern platform
We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer with strong experience in building, scaling, and optimizing server-side systems. The ideal candidate is proficient in Node.js, FastAPI (Python), and database design, with hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure on AWS or GCP.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and FastAPI
Build robust data models and optimize performance for SQL and NoSQL databases
Architect and deploy backend services on GCP/AWS, leveraging managed cloud services.
Implement clean, modular, and testable code with proper CI/CD and observability (logs, metrics, alerts)
Ensure system reliability, security, and high availability for production environments
Requirements:
2–5 years of backend development experience
Strong proficiency in Node.js, FastAPI, REST APIs, and microservice architecture
Solid understanding of PostgreSQL/MySQL, MongoDB/Redis or similar NoSQL systems
Hands-on experience with AWS or GCP, Docker, and modern DevOps workflows
Experience with caching, queueing, authentication, and API performance optimization
Good to Have:
Experience with event-driven architecture, WebSockets, or serverless functions
Familiarity with Kubernetes or Terraform
Job Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India
Industry: Artificial Intelligence
• 5 + years of hands-on experience in .NET, Angular and related Web technologies.
• 2 - 3+ years of experience designing and supporting Azure environments, including IaaS and PaaS
• Past experience in cloud computing and technology systems, as well as experience in designing and transferring applications to the cloud.
• Proven experience in Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Delivery (CD) as well as DevOps principles to achieve SDLC goals of Global Banking Technology
• Hands on experience using the Azure/AWS administration portal.
• Knowledge of at least one other cloud hosting solution (e.g., Azure, Google, AWS, Helion Cloud).
• Good hands-on experience in SOA, XML, WSDL, XSD, WSDL XML schema and namespaces (J2EE and .NET), MS .NET Framework, C#, HTML, Javascript, Micro Services/ APIs, Messaging, Threading, IBM DB.
• Have experience on development of container applications.
• Good knowledge of IBM DB. Should be comfortable writing stored procedures and user defined functions.
• Strong business knowledge of wealth management industry.
• Component / business object modeling, services modeling.
• Experience in building high concurrency, low latency 247 availability applications.
• Strong programming skills with emphasis on writing efficient algorithms to handle large data sets and processing.
• Understanding of HTTP, IIS and how the browser works.
• Ability to coordinate with various teams to deliver projects successfully.
• Knowledge of UML design.
• Knowledge of source control (preferably Git) and continuous Integration tools.
• Have working Knowledge of DevOps and best practices. Understanding of Major DevOps Tools and implementation for Source Control, Continuous Integration, Configuration Management, Deployment Automation, containers & Orchestration
• Experience in working in Agile framework.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
Skills Desired:
• Financial markets, payment solutions or Wealth Management previous experience
Educational Qualification:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred from an accredited college/university
Experience : 4 - 8 Years
Primary Skills
- BE/BTech/MTech with 1 year of experience in .NET Framework like C#.Net and ASP.Net
- Atleast 1 year of experience on Web Application development with ADO.Net, HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Jquery
- Good experience in Writing Complex SQL Queries using any of the RDBMS Database like Oracle, SQL Server etc
- Experience in Creating and Testing Stored Procedures and Functions
Secondary Skills
- Ability to analyse the existing code in the application and identify the Program Logic
- Experience in implementing AJAX through Javascript/Jquery
- Experience in Creating Reports and Documents using Crystall Reports
- Experience in creating Front End Validations using JavaScript/Jquery
- Experience in doing Manual or Automated Test will be a plus
Desired Skills
- Good communication Skills
- Good conceptualization skills
- Good visualization ability
- Good analytical capability
- Quality focused
- Good problem solving ability
Location : Bangalore

Loc: Chennai, Bangalore,Pune,JaipurEXP: 5 yrs to 8 yrs
- Implement best practices for the engineering team across code hygiene, overall architecture design, testing, and deployment activities
- Drive technical decisions for building data pipelines, data lakes, and analyst access.
- Act as a leader within the engineering team, providing support and mentorship for teammates across functions
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent job experience
- Experienced developer in large data environments
- Experience using Git productively in a team environment
- Experience with Docker
- Experience with Amazon Web Services
- Ability to sit with business or technical SMEs to listen, learn and propose technical solutions to business problems
· Experience using and adapting to new technologies
· Take and understand business requirements and goals
· Work collaboratively with project managers and stakeholders to make sure that all aspects of the project are delivered as planned
· Strong SQL skills with MySQL or PostgreSQL
- Experience with non-relational databases and their role in web architectures desired
Knowledge and Experience:
- Good experience with Elixir and functional programming a plus
- Several years of python experience
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Proven verbal and written cross-department and customer communication skills
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.
Role and Responsibilities:
- As a backend developer, your primary focus will be the development of all server-side systems
- A basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well. You will test, secure and deploy your code
- Work experience on Node.js is a must along with a server-side framework like Express.js
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript
- Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
- Experience and proficiency integrating with REST APIs
- Understanding of scalable computing systems, software architecture, data structures, and algorithms
- Experience in working with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, etc.
- AgileScrum development cycle understanding.
Skills Required:
- At least 2 years of experience developing backends using NodeJS should be well versed with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds.
- Good knowledge of MongoDB(Must) & any other MySQL Database.
- Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases.
- Experience developing and deploying REST APIs.
- Knowledge and working experience in Cloud environment - AWS or Azure
- Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks.
- Should be a fast learner and a go-getter without any fear of trying out new things










