Backend Developer

Backend Developer responsible for managing back-end services and 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.

We are looking to recruit a candidate for a role that will require:

• Create and consume restful APIs
• Design, develop, and maintain internal and external applications
• Build efficient, testable, and reusable modules
• Write high quality, structured application/interface code and documentation
• Identify solutions through research and collaboration that resolves the root of problems as they arise
• Define functional and technical requirements for application software to develop skills and knowledge
• Troubleshoot, test and maintain the core product software and databases to ensure strong optimization and functionality
• Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle

Requirement

∙ Proficient in Node.JS

∙ 2+ years’ experience designing, querying, and updating databases in MySQL/nosql 

∙ Passion for best design and coding practices and a desire to develop new bold ideas

∙ Good to have knowledge of AWS, Redis, ElasticSearch

Education: Min. Graduate in related discipline

Work experience: 2 years relevant experience
Compensation: Based on Industry Standards
Interview Mode : Face to Face 

Job Description: Senior Backend

Location: Bangalore (Onsite)

Skills Required:

• Deep expertise in backend architecture using Python (FastAPI, Django), Node.js (NestJS, Express), or GoLang.
• Strong experience with cloud infrastructure - AWS, GCP, Azure, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi, Ansible).
• Mastery in CI/CD pipelines, GitOps workflows, and deployment automation (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Flux).
• Experience building high-performance distributed systems, APIs, and microservices architectures.
• Understanding of event-driven systems, message queues, and streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, Redis Streams).
• Familiarity with database design and scaling - PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, TimescaleDB.
• Deep understanding of system observability, tracing, and performance tuning (Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).
• Familiarity with AI integration stacks - deploying and scaling LLMs, vector databases (Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus), and inference APIs (vLLM, Ollama, TensorRT).
• Awareness of DevSecOps practices, zero-trust architecture, and cloud cost optimization.
• Bonus: Hands-on with Rust, WebAssembly, or edge computing platforms (Fly.io, Cloudflare Workers, AWS Greengrass).

Who We Are Looking For:

Upsurge Labs builds across robotics, biotech, AI, and creative tech, each product running on the backbone of precision-engineered software.

We are looking for a Senior Backend / DevOps Engineer who can architect scalable, resilient systems that power machines, minds, and media.

You should be someone who is :

• Disciplined and detail-oriented, thriving in complex systems without compromising reliability.
• Organized enough to manage chaos and gritty enough to debug at 3 a.m. if that’s what the mission demands.
• Obsessed with clean code, system resilience, and real-world impact.
• Finds satisfaction in building infrastructure where reliability, scalability, and performance are central.
• Comfortable working at the intersection of AI, automation, and distributed systems.
• Understands that this work is challenging and fast-paced, but rewarding for those who push boundaries.

At Upsurge Labs, only the best minds build the foundations for the future. If you’ve ever dreamed of engineering systems that enable breakthroughs in AI and robotics, this is your arena.

We’re seeking a Back-End Developer with hands-on experience in Node.js or any other modern backend framework. You’ll be responsible for building robust, scalable APIs and server-side logic powering Zilo’s high-velocity quick commerce platform.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize back-end applications and APIs.

Work on microservices, API integrations, and data modeling.

Ensure system scalability, reliability, and performance under high traffic.

Collaborate with front-end and mobile developers for seamless API integration.

Implement best practices in code quality, security, and database design.

Troubleshoot production issues and support deployment cycles.

Technical Skills Required

Strong proficiency in Node.js, Express.js, or similar backend frameworks.

Experience in MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.

Understanding of RESTful APIs, authentication (JWT/OAuth), and middleware.

Familiarity with AWS, Docker, or other deployment environments.

Hands-on experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines.

Knowledge of other programming languages like Python, Java, or Go is an added advantage.

What you will be doing

● Building and maintaining micro services.

● Develop new features and improve existing features of the application.

● Coding, Implementing, Unit Testing and Documenting Typescript and Javascript based services.

● Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable code.

● Code reviews and ensuring adherence to software development standards.

● Contribute to team and organizational improvements in process and infrastructure.

● Participating in requirements gathering and functional specification activities.

● Resolving and helping to mitigate production issues.

Role : Nodejs developer

Please find below the JD for the Nodejs developer..

 Role: NodeJs Developer 

We are looking for a 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. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well. Responsibilities

 • Collaborate with other members of the team, such as front-end developers

 • Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code 

• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications 

• Implementation of security and data protection

 • Integration of data storage solutions • Writing unit test cases • Documenting application changes and developing updates. 

Skills 

• Strong proficiency with JavaScript 

• Experience of Node.js and frameworks available such as Express

 • Practical experience with REST, PostgreSQL, WebSocket, MongoDB, Redis. 

• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds 

• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments 

• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system 

• 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

 • Good understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3  

Job Description:

As a Backend Developer, you will:

• Implement server-side logic to ensure high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.
• Integrate machine learning models for fraud detection, enhancing the security and reliability of our applications.
• Manage database operations, ensuring the integrity, security, and efficiency of data storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain scalable, robust, and secure applications.

Responsibilities:

• Development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database.
• Ensuring high performance and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Integrating data storage solutions, including databases, key-value stores, blob stores, etc.
• Implementing security and data protection measures.
• Integrating machine learning models for advanced data processing and analysis.

Key Performance Indicators (KPI) For Role:

• Quality and efficiency of backend systems developed.
• Effectiveness in integrating and deploying machine learning models.
• Database performance and security measures.
• Positive feedback from team members and stakeholders.
• Adherence to coding standards and best practices in backend development.

Prior Experience Required:

• Minimum 3+ years of backend development experience.
• Proficient in Node.js or Python (especially Django and Flask frameworks), or/and Go.
• Strong database management skills with both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience in integrating and deploying machine learning models for real-world applications, specifically for fraud detection is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with RESTful API development and microservices architecture.
• Good understanding of asynchronous programming and its workarounds.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP) and serverless architectures.

Location:

Hyderabad

Collaboration:

The role involves close collaboration with frontend developers, data scientists, and project managers to ensure the seamless integration of backend services with front-end applications and data analytics models.

Salary:

Competitive, based on experience and market standards.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Language Skills:

• Strong command of Business English, both verbal and written, is required.

Other Skills Required:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Ability to design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
• Knowledge of security compliance and integrated security protocols.
• Familiarity with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• A portfolio showcasing successful backend projects.

Role description:

We are looking for Senior Software Engineer with expertise and experience in designing, developing and testing applications including new developments, enhancements, maintenance and support. The role involves continuous collaboration with team, partners.

Candidate description:

Responsibilities

• Building interactive consumer data from multiple systems and RESTfully abstract to the UI through a Node.js backend
• Address and improve any technical issues
• Strong commitment to quality and delivery
• Collaborate well with engineers, and specialists to design and create advanced, elegant and efficient system
• Create Unit and Integration tests to ensure the quality of code
• Be responsive to change requests and feature requests
• Write code that is cross-platform and cross-device compatible
• Ability to wear many hats and learn new technologies quickly
• Used CI/CD and AWS platform

Qualifications

Experience

• 4-8 years of experience in IT industry
• Experience with modern frameworks and design patterns, minimum one-year experience with MERN Fullstack paradigm

Requirements

• In depth working knowledge of NodeJS 
• Database – MongoDB, SQL, postgre

• Obsession with lean, clean and organized code

• Solid Understanding of HTTP protocol and how server-side code is processed on the client

• Knowledge of the following will be considered as an advantage:
• Experience with cloud technologies also a plus
• Creating secure RESTful-based web services in XML and JSON, Javascript,
• Creating Unit test cases

He/she should have minimum 3 yrs working experience on PHP, PHP Frameworks, Ajax, Knowledge on CMS platform like Open cart, payment gateway integration, experience working on portals.

Responsibilities :

- Execute full lifecycle software development

- Develop, designed well efficient code

- Integrate software components into a fully functional software system

- Fully adaptive to the technology needed for the current project

Required Skills :

- Bachelor/ Master degree from good college.

- Strong knowledge of algorithms, data structure

- Understanding object-oriented programming

- Excellent knowledge of PHP, Mysql, SQL. NoSQL, Mongodb

- Ability & Readiness to work with any technology

- Familiarity with software development methodology and release processes.

- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time