Backend Developer

Job Description: Node.js Developer (3+ Years Experience)

Division/Department: Engineering

Industry: Insurance / Fintech

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Node.js Developer who is experienced with JavaScript/TypeScript, databases, and modern AI development tools. You will build and maintain backend applications, design scalable systems, and use AI tools to enhance development productivity. The role involves backend development, database management, API development, and cloud deployment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Backend Development

• Build and maintain Node.js applications, services, and APIs.
• Write clean, readable JavaScript/TypeScript code.
• Create and manage REST APIs; work with GraphQL when required.
• Develop microservices and containerized applications (Docker).
• Participate in code reviews and help maintain coding standards.

Database Work

• Design database schemas for PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Write optimized SQL and NoSQL queries.
• Implement indexing and manage database performance tuning.
• Handle database scaling and caching strategies.

AI Tools & Productivity

• Use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Tabnine).
• Integrate AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude) into backend applications.
• Build features powered by AI/ML capabilities.
• Use AI tools to debug and enhance code quality.

Deployment & Operations

• Deploy applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor backend services and perform troubleshooting.

Job Requirements

Must-Have (2–7 Years Experience)

• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and Express.js.
• Excellent understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, ES6+, async/await.
• Experience with at least one major database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.
• Knowledge of API development (REST, GraphQL).
• Hands-on experience with Git and version control.
• Experience with testing tools like Jest, Mocha, or similar.

AI Tools Experience

• Familiarity with AI coding assistants.
• Working with AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude, etc.).
• Experience using AI tools for debugging and code optimization.
• Basic understanding of prompt engineering.

Bonus Skills (Good to Have)

• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Docker, Kubernetes.
• CI/CD pipelines.
• Frontend exposure (React/Vue/Angular).
• Message queues: RabbitMQ, Kafka.
• Caching: Redis, Memcached.
• API security: JWT, OAuth2.

Mandatory Skills

Technical

• Experience building and deploying Node.js applications.
• Strong command over databases and efficient query writing.
• Comfort with AI-based coding tools.
• Ability to debug and solve backend issues independently.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-driven and eager to learn new technologies.
• Ability to mentor junior developers (for senior positions).

Tasks:

·      You will take part in the design of the architecture and the development of modern software-based applications in the back-end (Node.JS, TypeScript, Nest.JS)

·      You support the technological conception, programming and implementation of new features

·      You help manage IoT-to-Cloud services, Microservices, Kubernetes and Docker on GCP

Requirements:

·      Bachelor or Master student in an IT-related field of study

·      Ability to holistically conceive applications in multiple technologies in the backend

·      Experience in agile software development with JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.JS and ideally Nest.JS

·      First experiences in Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Docker

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Nice to Have:

·      Experience with GraphQL, Microservices, Kubernetes

·      Understanding of IoT device management and message brokers like AMQP or MQTT

Benefits:

·      A responsible position in a fast-growing and highly innovative start-up

·      An agile and diverse team with colleagues from all over the world

·      English speaking open work environment, with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths

·      Advanced technology stack leveraging cutting-edge IoT hardware and software

·      Creative freedom for own ideas, projects and personal development

·      Team building, learning and start-up events

• Candidate Should have 5+ Years Of Experience in Core Java
• You will need strong development skills to work on and improve our Scala-based services, and be able to work together with senior teammates to create appropriate architectural design and ensure all aspects are appropriate to meet the business need.
• Excellent Functional Design and Functional Programming skills (more than 2 years of business experience in Scala and Java projects, respectively)
• Core skills in key supporting technologies and/or frameworks such as Play (AKKA) / Lagom
• Proven experience working in teams in the successful delivery of complex, performant and high quality products
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills
• Experience of SaaS (Software as a Service) environments
• Exposure to RESTful web APIs and a service oriented architecture
• Experience in Linux environments, Shell scripting etc
• Working with XML and JSON including parsing, asserting / matching and extracting
• Experience with Continuous Integration environments and build tools, including Terraform, Jenkins, Maven, Gradle and Ant
• Experience with messaging systems such as Apache Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, Amazon SQS and Rabbit MQ
• Experience working on Live platform SDKs such as Twilio, AWS Elemental

 2+ years of .NET Development experience

- Exceptional skills Experience with .NET,  technologies (WPF, Web Forms, .NET Core). Also skilled in MS SQL and PostgreSQL, Bootstrap and DevOps.

- Experience with DevExpress, Elasticsearch.Net, VS Studio is preferred SolarSearch

- Great business process understanding and written and verbal communication skills

- GitHub and Git experience.

We are looking for creative and smart candidates who are passionate about Web Development, can manage projects/teams and handle clients on a day to day basis.

The candidate must have 1 year - 2 years of experience.

We specialize in web-based software solutions for Finance, logistics, supply chain management, and inventory management. We have also created smart systems for several organizations and are relied on by organizations across India.