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Mooshak has one mission: to make the internet relevant to the next billion Indians who come online. We provide a made-for-India platform for users to consume, create, and share content in Indian languages.
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Technical Expertise
• Proficiency in Node.js or Python – Hands-on experience with backend development frameworks and best practices.
• Expertise in SQL/NoSQL Databases – Strong experience with MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
• ElasticSearch & API Development – Strong knowledge of REST APIs, ElasticSearch, and high-availability system design.
• Cloud & DevOps – Hands-on experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Data Structures & Algorithms – Strong command over data structures, algorithms, OOD, and design patterns.
• Version Control & Deployment – Experience with Git, GitHub Actions, and other deployment systems.
• High-Performance Systems – Implemented solutions that handle high availability, concurrency, and low-latency requirements.
Strong Senior Backend Engineer profiles
Mandatory (Experience 1) – Must have 5+ years of hands-on Backend Engineering experience building scalable, production-grade systems
Mandatory (Experience 2) – Must have strong backend development experience using one or more frameworks (FastAPI / Django (Python), Spring (Java), Express (Node.js).
Mandatory (Experience 3) – Must have deep understanding of relevant libraries, tools, and best practices within the chosen backend framework
Mandatory (Experience 4) – Must have strong experience with databases, including SQL and NoSQL, along with efficient data modeling and performance optimization
Mandatory (Experience 5) – Must have experience designing, building, and maintaining APIs, services, and backend systems, including system design and clean code practices
Mandatory (Domain) – Experience with financial systems, billing platforms, or fintech applications is highly preferred (fintech background is a strong plus)
Mandatory (Company) – Must have worked in product companies / startups, preferably Series A to Series D
Mandatory (Education) – Candidates from Tier - 1 engineering institutes (IITs, BITS, are highly preferred)
What You’ll Do
• Build and scale backend services using Java & Spring Boot
• Work on API integrations (REST, SOAP), caching & rate limiting
• Contribute across the full SDLC – design, development, testing & deployment
• Solve problems around performance, scalability & reliability
What We’re Looking For
• Strong knowledge of Data Structures & Algorithms
• Experience with Java, Spring Boot, REST/SOAP
• Hands-on with system & solution design
• Database experience: MongoDB / PostgreSQL / MySQL / Oracle
• Good debugging skills & unit testing
• Familiarity with Git and AI coding assistants (Copilot, Claude, etc.)
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.
- 1-5 years of experience in Java Development.
- Very good with DSA - Java programming.
- Hands-on experience in working with REST APIs & Web Services.
- Good Database design skills - SQL
- Write well-designed, testable, efficient code.
- Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle.
Work Location : Bangalore
Work mode : Work from office.
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· 3+ years of experience as a Software Engineer · Deep understanding of server-side code, with experience of developing in Node.js · Must have good knowledge of Express, Rest API, WebSocket, OAuth, OpenID and Node.JS best practices · Must be able to create separate micro-service for each business domain · Experienced in unit testing and should be able to achieve code coverage of 90% plus · Can write complex algorithm with multi-threading as a part of the feature · Experience in writing asynchronous programming · Knowledge of cloud applications like in AWS · Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial · Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment · Practical experience of knowledge of developing real-world solutions and platforms · Good understanding of security and performance considerations · Understanding of architectural and design patterns · Deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases |
We are looking for an experienced NodeJS/ExpressJS/TypeScript developer. You will work on the most
critical software development team in a fast-growing data-centric software company. You will develop high performance, highly available REST and GraphQL APIs that will deliver data to our suite of web and mobile
apps.
Duties and Responsibilities
Software Development: You will work with the engineering lead to design and develop REST and
GraphQL APIs that will serve data from MongoDB and ElasticSearch.
Automated Test Scripts: You will write automated test scripts for all of your code. You will work with
the QA manager to determine optimal code coverage.
Code Reviews: You will assist in reviewing PRs raised by other team members. You will be
responsible for ensuring that the code satisfies the documented requirements, includes the necessary
automated tests and follows our documented coding standards and best practices.
API Support: API issues will be reported manually and automatically (via alerts) to a series of Slack
channels. You will monitor these channels and create Jira tickets to diagnose and fix these issues. You
will ensure that affected API consumers are informed regularly as to the status of the open issues.
API Documentation: You (and the rest of the API team) will be responsible for keeping the API
documentation up to date.
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or similar.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Great organizational and time management skills.
Extensive knowledge of NodeJS libraries and frameworks.
REST APIs: 3+ years required.
GraphQL APIs: 1+ years desired.
ExpressJS or Fastify: 2+ years required
Advanced TypeScript: 1+ years required
NodeJS: 2+ years required
Node Streams: 1+ years desired
AWS High-Availability Clusters: 1+ years desired
MongoDB: 2+ years desired
Search Engines (ES or Solr): 2+ years desired
Big Data: 1+ years’ experience querying datasets with hundreds of millions of rows desired
Mocha/Chai: 1+ years desired
Bitbucket or GitHub: 1+ years required
Job Description
· Strong Core Java / C++ experience with Strong Handson Coding
· Excellent understanding of Logical ,Object-oriented design patterns, algorithms and data structures.
· Sound knowledge of application access methods including authentication mechanisms, API quota limits, as well as different endpoint REST, Java etc
· Strong exp in databases - not just a SQL Programmer but with knowledge of DB internals
· Sound knowledge of Cloud database available as service is plus (RDS, CloudSQL, Google BigQuery, Snowflake )
· Experience working in any cloud environment and microservices based architecture utilizing GCP, Kubernetes, Docker, CircleCI, Azure or similar technologies









