Backend Developer

About the Role

We are seeking highly driven Backend Web Developers with strong knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, and MongoDB. You will play a key role in building and maintaining the backend architecture, APIs, and scalable services powering our web applications.

This position is ideal for candidates who are self-starters, comfortable in a startup environment, and can pick up tasks independently from Day 0.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js & TypeScript.
• Work with MongoDB for efficient data modeling, schema design, and query optimization.
• Integrate backend services with frontend applications and third-party APIs.
• Write clean, modular, and efficient code with a strong emphasis on performance and security.
• Ensure error handling, logging, and monitoring are implemented for production readiness.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and designers to deliver end-to-end features.
• Implement and maintain microservices architecture.
• Good understanding of deployment processes and willingness to work with AWS stack (EC2, S3, Lambda, etc. – good to have).

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB (Mongoose ORM preferred).
• Solid understanding of Redis, Messaging Queues, etc.
• Knowledge of Git/GitHub with a strong portfolio of deployed projects (blank GitHub profiles will be rejected).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and work independently.
• Familiarity with async programming, promises, event loops, and backend architecture concepts.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience (internship/full-time) in a startup environment.
• Exposure to AWS stack (Lambda, EC2, S3, CloudWatch, RDS, etc.).
• Experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud deployments.
• Understanding of server-side caching and messaging queues.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest).

Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 0 – 2 years (Freshers with strong projects are welcome).
• Education: Tier 2 / Tier 3 college graduates preferred.
• GitHub Requirement: Candidates must have solid GitHub profiles with deployed projects. Inactive or blank GitHub accounts will be rejected.

Selection Process

1. Written Test – Core programming fundamentals & problem-solving.
2. Sample Task – Real-world backend task (API/service implementation).
3. Technical Interview (Basic, 30 min) – Node.js, TS, Mongo fundamentals.
4. Advanced Technical Interview (90 min) – Deep dive into system design, architecture, scaling, and debugging.
5. HR Round – Culture fit and final discussion.

Why Join Us?

• Work in a high-growth startup environment where your contributions have a direct impact.
• Ownership from Day 0 – take responsibility for building and shipping features.
• Learn and grow with a team of passionate engineers.
• Opportunity to work with modern tech stack and real-world problem-solving.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Expert in Python, with knowledge of Python web framework - Django
• Familiarity with backend automated testing tools and frameworks
• Experience with backend/API development
• Architect, develop and maintain backend libraries/codebase, database & server.
• Develop object-oriented software, with mastery of one or more relevant languages (Django).
• Evaluate competitive and innovative products and design approaches to identify best practices and encourage innovation.
• Understanding the requirement of a client, document the scope and chart out a plan of implementing the scope
• Work with design team to give inputs related to the wire-frames and then the design along with incorporating Client Feedback
• Explore the difference between B2B and B2C projects before implementing the code
• Work in teams of 2-3 on various projects as per the requirement using git as version control
• Having good knowledge of APIs creation and database architecture
• Good Grasp in respective technology (Django)
• Documenting the process and main functions along the developing process
• Design and develop highly scalable, highly available, reliable, secure, and fault-tolerant systems with minimal guidance for one of the fastest-growing companies in India.

Required Experience, Skills and Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience required
• Strong hand on Django-Python
• Excellent knowledge of using the Git version control system and deployment via Git.
• You have creative visualization, critical thinking, deductive & pragmatic reasoning and can think out-of-the-box
• Ability to quickly adapt & independently work in a fast-paced Agile environment with minimum supervision.
• A self-starter with demonstrated ability to take initiative, who can proactively identify issues/opportunities and recommend action.

·        Qualification: bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or any field.

·        Proven experience of 6+ years in project management, preferably in software development projects involving Python.

·        Strong proficiency in Python programming and familiarity with relevant frameworks.

·        Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

·        Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and timeliness.

·        Expertise in Django/Python/AWS and MySQL.

·        Problem-solving aptitude and a proactive approach to challenges.

·        Experience working in an Agile development environment is highly desirable.

·        Strong organizational and time management skills.

·        Possess a strong understanding of Python programming concepts, frameworks, and best practices.

·        Assist team members with technical challenges, review code, and contribute to technical discussions.

·        Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, resources, and deliverables.

Job Description:

§ Understanding client requirements & functional specifications.

§ Developing and maintaining dynamic websites and web applications.

§ Ensuring fool proof performance of the deliverable.

§ Coordinating with co-developers and other related departments.

§ Sending regular updated about the project status

Desired Candidate Profile:

· Proficient knowledge of a back-end programming language - one or more from Python, JavaScript, NodeJS

· Proficient knowledge of back-end server frameworks - Flask

· Proficient knowledge in handling any from JSON, XML & YAML

· Databases: MongoDB

· Proficient In configuring backend in Nginx Server

· Experience in building the API services from scratch - Project structuring, setting up environment objects, build reusable components, etc,

· IDE: Visual Studio Code, PyCharm Notepad++.

· Should have excellent written & oral communication skills (English)

· Must have the capacity to work independently and also as a part of a team

• 5+ years PHP development experience required with PHP, MVC, CMS, HTML, CSS, AJAX, MySQL
• Development
  • PHP, MVC Architecture
  • Hands-on experience in any of the php frameworks (Laravel / Cakephp / Yii / Codeignitor / Zend)
  • Hands-on experience in RESTful API design and development
  • HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, Jquery

• Databases
  • Must be able to design and manage the database using MySQL
  • Strong knowledge on MySQL queries and optimization

• Version Control System
  • Bitbucket or GitHub Source Control

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Flexible, team player, “get-it-done” personality
• Design, Develop, Implement, Test, Document and Maintain high quality Web Application Software
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to multi-task and context-switch effectively between different activities and teams