Backend Developer

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Node.js, AWS, and MongoDB, and a strong pro-activeness and ownership mindset.

Technical Expertise:

• Architect, design, and develop scalable and efficient backend services using Node.js (Nest.js).
• Design and manage cloud-based infrastructure on AWS, including EC2, ECS, RDS, Lambda, and other services.
• Work with MongoDB to design, implement, and maintain high-performance database solutions.
• Leverage Kafka, Docker and serverless technologies like SST to streamline deployments and infrastructure management.
• Optimize application performance and scalability across the stack.
• Ensure security and compliance standards are met across all development and deployment processes.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with other backend languages like Python and worked on Agentic AI
• Security knowledge and best practices.

Sr. Software Developer ( 4years – 5years)

Required:

1. Extensive experience in Ruby on Rails (4-5)years, software designing and architecture.
2. Experience in microservice architecture (2-3)years
3. Experience in Elastic Search/Redis/Sidekiq
4. Experience in writing Rspec Test cases
5. Experience in cloud services such as AWS
6. Experience in Postgres/Mysql, Database Modelling
7. Excellent problem solving capabilities

Good To have:

1. Experience in design pattern
2. Experience in managing teams

Instrive is a Chennai-based start-up that provides high-quality Dev-ops solutions for clients worldwide. We strive to solve problems and create value in this increasingly digital world. Instrive was founded to create high-quality products and deliver great user experiences worldwide.

Several products are being developed for both in-house purposes and our overseas clients, and we are actively expanding our team of talented professionals.

We are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible, and our employees have the opportunity to be at the forefront of this innovation. Our flat organisational structure encourages open communication and idea-sharing and provides ample opportunities for employees to take ownership of their work and make a real impact.

As part of our ambitious product roadmap, we need senior developers with experience in NodeJS.

Your primary responsibility will be to develop UI components, processes, documentation, and an organisation-wide style guide that can be reused across all applications.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain web applications using Node.js, Express, and related technologies
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Collaborate with the team to design and implement new features and functionality
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure a smooth user experience
• Optimize application performance and scalability
• Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends
• Work with other developers, project managers, and stakeholders to understand project requirements and deliver high-quality solutions

Desired Candidate Profile:

• 3-5 years of experience in web application development using Node.js
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including experience with popular libraries and frameworks such as Express.js, Nest.js, and Mongoose
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Knowledge of web protocols and technologies such as HTTP, REST, and WebSockets
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and SQL databases like MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL
• Experience with Git and version control
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Adaptability to rapid change

Good to have:

• Experience with GraphQL and Apollo
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Experience with containerisation technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing frameworks
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven architecture
• Familiarity with cloud-based development tools such as AWS Lambda and Azure Functions
• Familiarity with load balancing, caching, and performance optimisation techniques
• Experience working with remote teams and communicating effectively with remote stakeholders.

Perks and Benefits:

By working at the intersection of product, strategy, and technology, you will learn how to make strategic decisions, prioritise product features against business objectives, and put the user first.

In addition to the exciting work, Instrive offers our employees a comprehensive benefits package. This includes health insurance, paid time off, and professional development and training opportunities, so our employees can continue to grow and advance in their careers. 

We focus on fostering a positive and collaborative work environment and are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential.

You will make a meaningful impact and create lasting connections with our outstanding team, no matter where your career takes you.

Location - Pune/ Mumbai/ Bangalore

Education

Degree, Postgraduate in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent industry experience)

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of coding experience in NodeJS, JavaScript and Databases.
• At least 1 year hands-on in TypeScript .
• Hands-on experience in performance tuning, debugging, monitoring

Technical Skills

• Excellent knowledge developing scalable and highly-available Restful APIs using NodeJS technologies
• Practical experience with GraphQL.
• Experience in working with AWS platform and its core services like Lambda, Cloud Watch, Cloud Formation, CDK, SQS, S3 etc., or its equivalent Azure services
• Hands-on working experience in front-end applications development with HTML, CSS, Node JS with strong working experience in backend technologies Java, TypeScript and JavaScript programming languages.
• Understanding of containerization, experienced in Dockers , Kubernetes.
• Exposed to API gateway integrations like 3Scale.
• Understanding of Single-Sign-on or token-based authentication (Rest, JWT, oAuth)
• Experience on DevOps ways of working with good understanding on CI/CD and actively involved in solving, troubleshooting issues in distributed services ecosystem
• Hands on experience with both SQL and No-SQL databases.
• More than 3 years proven experience in developing high volume scalable cloud solutions utilizing platforms like Amazon AWS or Microsoft Azure.
• Possess expert knowledge of task/message queues include but not limited to: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Pushpin and Kafka

Functional Skills

• Experience in following best Coding, Security, Unit testing and Documentation standards and practices Experience in Banking, Financial and Fintech experience in an enterprise environment preferred
• Experience in Agile methodology.
• Ensure quality of technical and application architecture and design of systems across the organization.
• Effectively research and benchmark technology against other best in class technologies.

Soft Skills

• Able to influence multiple teams on technical considerations, increasing their productivity and effectiveness, by sharing deep knowledge and experience.
• Self-motivator and self-starter, Ability to own and drive things without supervision and works collaboratively with the teams across the organization.
• Have excellent soft skills and interpersonal skills to interact and present the ideas to Senior and Executive management