
Backend Development- Part time job
at Australian based startup to democratise personal development
Company's mission is to democratise personal development. We do this by building the most effective and efficient path to wellness for those at the start of their personal development journey.
Company's main value proposition is to provide knowledge and application of all the core principles of wellbeing in one place at an accessible price. For our MVP (to be launched in mid 2022), we are prioritising exercise, nutrition, meditation and fasting as the first four pillars.
We’re looking for a personal development enthusiast to join our product development team (iOS app for the MVP, Android to follow later this year). Working closely with the co-founders, you’ll work across engineering, product and design to build a world class app for wellness and personal development based on proven first principles.
As the first batch of engineers to join the founders, you’ll help shape the company’s systems, culture, strategy, product and growth.
Job requirements
● Commercial experience as a Software Engineer with deep knowledge in: Typescript
● NestJs, github actions, firebase, heroku experience is a plus
● Experience with Object-Oriented programming
● At least 3 years of experience as a backend engineer
● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent;
● Fluent in spoken and written in English
● Experience working in a product development environment
● Strong problem-solving capabilities
● Ability to build scalable solutions
● Strong communication skills
● Eager to learn from and share knowledge with others
● Enjoys analysing complex problems to find simple solutions for our customers
● Excited to work closely with product, design, and users with empathy and kindness
Benefits
● Candidates will have unparalleled opportunities for learning and accelerated career growth working at a fast-paced, hyper-growth startup environment. As a member of the team, you’ll have opportunities to:
○ Learn from the best:
■ CEO: Previously, an early employee of leading online design and publishing tool
platform with millions of users, valued at $40 billion
○ Develop core competency in the area of healthcare and technology
○ Take on high-impact, challenging projects that push the company's technical boundaries.
○ Evaluate salary terms with high promotion opportunities at work.
○ Work in a young, dynamic environment, approaching new trends.
● Laptop/tools provided
● 30-day paid annual leave

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At BigThinkCode, our technology solves complex problems. We are looking for talented back end (node.JS) engineer to join our at Chennai.
Please find below our job description, if interested drop your profile to connect and disucss.
Company: BigThinkCode Technologies
URL: https://www.bigthinkcode.com/
Experience required: 2-3 years
Work location: Chennai
Joining time: Immediate – 2 weeks
Work Mode: Work from office / Hybrid
A skilled Node.js Developer with 2–3 years of experience in building scalable applications using event-driven architecture within distributed systems. The ideal candidate should be comfortable in high-performance backend services and have a strong understanding of asynchronous programming patterns.
Experience or exposure to knowledge embedding and vectorization techniques is a strong plus, especially in the context of modern data-driven or AI-powered systems.
Must have skills:
- Hands on expertise in OOJS, node.js, distributed systems.
- Hands on experience using RabbitMQ, Kafka / Redis and PostgreSQL.
- Event drive architecture (EDA) microservices project experience MUST
- Any programming: Typescript or nodeJS or Golang.
- Hands on experience using docket containers and Kubernetes.
- Aware about Asynchronous and Loose Coupling.
- Familiar with API’s gateway and microservice design patterns.
- Strong understanding of event-driven architecture and non-blocking I/O.
- Experience working with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
- Proficiency in RESTful API design and implementation.
- Experience with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
- Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications using Node.js
- Build and optimize scalable, event-driven systems in distributed environments.
- Implement asynchronous workflows, message queues, and pub/sub architectures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver backend solutions.
Good to Have:
- Experience with knowledge embedding and vectorization techniques.
- Familiarity with vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS).
- Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Why Join Us:
- Collaborative work environment.
- Exposure to modern tools and scalable application architectures.
- Medical cover for employee and eligible dependents.
- Tax beneficial salary structure.
- Comprehensive leave policy
- Competency development training programs.
As a Senior Backend & Infrastructure Engineer, you will take ownership of backend systems and cloud infrastructure. You’ll work closely with our CTO and cross-functional teams (hardware, AI, frontend) to design scalable, fault- tolerant architectures and ensure reliable deployment pipelines.
- What You’ll Do :
- Backend Development: Maintain and evolve our Node.js (TypeScript) and Python backend services with a focus on performance and scalability.
- Cloud Infrastructure: Manage our infrastructure on GCP and Firebase (Auth, Firestore, Storage, Functions, AppEngine, PubSub, Cloud Tasks).
- Database Management: Handle Firestore and other NoSQL DBs. Lead database schema design and migration strategies.
- Pipelines & Automation: Build robust real-time and batch data pipelines. Automate CI/CD and testing for backend and frontend services.
- Monitoring & Uptime: Deploy tools for observability (logging, alerts, debugging). Ensure 99.9% uptime of critical services.
- Dev Environments: Set up and manage developer and staging environments across teams.
- Quality & Security: Drive code reviews, implement backend best practices, and enforce security standards.
- Collaboration: Partner with other engineers (AI, frontend, hardware) to integrate backend capabilities seamlessly into our global system.
Must-Haves :
- 5+ years of experience in backend development and cloud infrastructure.
- Strong expertise in Node.js (TypeScript) and/or Python.
- Advanced skills in NoSQL databases (Firestore, MongoDB, DynamoDB...).
- Deep understanding of cloud platforms, preferably GCP and Firebase.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD, DevOps tools, and automation.
- Solid knowledge of distributed systems and performance tuning.
- Experience setting up and managing development & staging environments.
• Proficiency in English and remote communication.
Good to have :
- Event-driven architecture experience (e.g., Pub/Sub, MQTT).
- Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Google Monitoring).
- Previous work on large-scale SaaS products.
- Knowledge of telecommunication protocols (MQTT, WebSockets, SNMP).
- Experience with edge computing on Nvidia Jetson devices.
What We Offer :
- Competitive salary for the Indian market (depending on experience).
- Remote-first culture with async-friendly communication.
- Autonomy and responsibility from day one.
- A modern stack and a fast-moving team working on cutting-edge AI and cloud infrastructure.
- A mission-driven company tackling real-world environmental challenges.
Designation – Nodejs Developer
Experience – Min 3+ Yrs
Location: Ahmedabad ( WFO)
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Node.js Developer with expertise in SQL and MongoDB to join our dynamic team.
As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and users, as well as developing server-side logic. Your primary focus will be on the development of all server-side logic, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. Additionally, your experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases will be crucial in defining and maintaining our data storage solutions.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain server-side applications using Node.js.
Design and implement RESTful APIs for seamless integration with front-end applications.
Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Implement security and data protection measures.
Design and maintain database schemas for both SQL (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases.
Manage and mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and support.
Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 4 years of experience in Node.js development.
Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as Express.js.
Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
Experience with SQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and proficiency in writing complex SQL queries.
Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) and familiarity with their query languages.
Familiarity with ORM libraries (e.g., Sequelize, Mongoose) for database interaction.
Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to lead and mentor a team of developers.
About the Company:
Alyke, recognized as India's first friendship app, is revolutionizing the way people find friends online through its innovative matching algorithm. Alyke has quickly gained traction, surpassing 1 million users. This platform uniquely connects individuals based on shared interests and proximity, and stands out for its commitment to creating a secure environment that encourages users to express themselves freely. Joining Alyke offers the chance to be part of an innovative team dedicated to reshaping the landscape of social connections
Role Overview:
As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and optimization of our backend systems. You will be instrumental in building scalable, high-performance applications that support our business's needs. This role demands a deep understanding of backend technologies, database design, cloud infrastructure, and the ability to integrate a wide range of services and APIs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and robust backend services and APIs.
- Lead the development of microservices architecture, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
- Oversee the integration of third-party services and external APIs, including notification services like FCM.
- Develop and manage database schemas, optimizing for performance and scalability using MongoDB and Redis.
- Implement real-time data processing mechanisms for live updates and push notifications, utilizing technologies like Firebase.
- Manage cloud infrastructure and serverless functions on platforms such as AWS and GCP, ensuring efficient operations and cost management.
- Ensure the security of backend systems through robust authentication, authorization, data encryption, and adherence to best practices in data security and compliance.
- Work closely with the frontend team to integrate backend services and ensure a seamless user experience.
- Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks to improve the backend infrastructure.
- Mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong portfolio of projects demonstrating expertise in NodeJS, ExpressJS, and asynchronous programming.
- Extensive experience with database design, optimization, and management using MongoDB and Redis.
- Proven track record in developing and managing REST APIs.
- Deep understanding of microservices architecture and real-time data processing.
- Solid experience with caching mechanisms and SQS management.
- Comprehensive knowledge of security principles, including authentication, authorization, and data encryption.
- Familiarity with compliance and data protection standards.
- Should have worked on scalable microservices architecture
- Experience with Lambda functions.
- Experience working with firebase
- Should have proven experience in mobile application development
- Should have working experience in sqs
- Have knowledge of elastic cache
- Experience with cloud-native development and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS or GCP.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and driving technical excellence.
- Attach the link of mobile application worked on till date
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to lead a cutting-edge project impacting users globally.
- Work in an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
- Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits.
· 5 years of proven experience in developing applications using TypeScript.
· In-depth understanding of JavaScript and ES6 features.
· Hands-on experience in using NodeJS and its ecosystem.
· Good experience in building Rest APIs
· Experience using databases like PostgreSQL.
· Experience in setting up and using TypeScript compilation and linting tools.
· Experience in using YARN for creating and maintaining JavaScript packages.
· Working knowledge of Agile software development and the Scrum methodology
About OJ Commerce:
OJ Commerce is a fast-growing, profitable online retailer based in Florida, USA with a full-fledged India office based in Chennai driven by a sophisticated, data-driven system to run the operations with virtually no human intervention. We strive to be the best-in-class ecommerce company delivering exceptional value to customers by leveraging technology, innovation and brand-partnerships to provide a seamless & enjoyable shopping of high-quality products at the best prices to our customers.
Responsibilities:
Work with business-stakeholders to understand requirements, prototype, build and deploy it.
CRUD the backend code you own keeping maintenance, performance and security in mind.
Keep up breast of latest technologies and its ecosystem and adopt ones that aid safe product delivery at speed.
Automate the boring and mundane stuff for you prefer to be productive than being busy.
We are flat. Be responsible for professional growth of self and the team.
- Tune application for performance.
- Take initiatives and manage change to work towards business goals at speed without compromising safety.
- Coach full-stack developers on backend skills.
- Provides problem resolution support, specific to application issues, identifies and resolves problems in application software, determines symptoms and ensures accurate problem definition
Develop functional, architectural and other documentation as required for productive functioning of teams.
- Be the brand ambassador for OJ Commerce by speaking at meetups, conferences, etc.
- We are fluid. Be ready for changing dynamics in responsibilities from time to time. Exciting isn't?
- Take the lead in digital transformation of legacy applications.
What you need to shine?
- You have the prior experience in modernising legacy applications.
- You are a passionate hands-on developer with deep experience in building enterprise grade software in Microsoft ASP.NET Core, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, SOA, Micro-Services and RESTful Services with knowledge of SQL Server database.
- You have the ability to see and work on the big picture (Application Architecture) and devilish details (Complex Code).
- Strong experience in developing web applications using C#, VB.Net, .NET, LINQ, Net Framework 4.0, MVC 3/4/5, ASP.NET Web API, .Net Core etc.
- You are Cloud savvy, preferably Google Cloud.
- You have rich experience in Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) with good knowledge of practical design-patterns and its applications.
Hands-on experience in building SOA or Micro-services preferably on .NET Core.
Proven Architectural skills with high standards in Code quality
Knowledge of ReactJS/Typescript would be added advantage.
Practical experience in Agile development methodologies of using CI/CD.
Extreme Programming (TDD) experience is sought after by us.
What we Offer
- Greenfield opportunity to transform legacy backend applications to latest technology stack.
- Fast-paced start-up environment: This is not for the faint hearted; you need grit and passion as much as you need the core skills.
- Work in an interdisciplinary team where learning from one another and developing solutions cross-functionally is a key part of our culture.
- Golden opportunity to make history by making big business impact.
- Competitive salary to take good care of self and family.
- Insurance Benefits: Medical and Accident cover.
- Flexible Working Hours
As one of our Backend Software Engineers, you will be part of the team responsible for the development of all server-side logic, the definition and maintenance of the database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end developers.
What will you be engaged in?
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to determine how to scalable design backend systems and APIs to meet their needs
Architect, develop and operate services deployed to millions of users
Collaborate with the DevOps team for the necessary infrastructure needed for services to run on the cloud platform
Write backend services and Restful APIs
Be in charge of data migration, transformation, and scripting
Write reusable, testable, and efficient code
Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, scalability, and performant applications
Implement security and data protection
Manage web apps that impact millions of users
What do we expect from you?
3 + years of experience building large-scale backend systems
Knowledge of MVC concepts
Knowledge of web applications systems
A good understanding of data pipelines, data lakes, and data ingestion is Plus
Strong understanding of Database management (MSSQL, SQL)
Strong understanding of NoSQL Database (MongoDB)
Strong understanding of RESTful API
Understanding of JavaScript and Typescripts
Understanding of Node.js frameworks and Nest JS Framework
Passion for building high performance, high throughput, low latency frameworks
Problem-solving mindset
Understanding of GIT Source code
Good at JavaScript and passionate about solving challenges using JavaScript.
Good Understanding of Pub/SUB (Kafka, RabbitMQ etc.)
Fintech Industry experience is plus
Must haves
- At least 3 years of professional programming experience in Ruby on Rails.
- Solid fundamentals with software development, systems, troubleshooting, and teamwork
- Strong testing habits, passionate towards unit testing and TDD.
- Good understanding of RDBMS like MySQL, PostgreSQL
- Strong knowledge of git
- Good understanding of data structures
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Good to have
- Experience with Javascript
At Kyt, we are building an online-first, global academy focused on extracurricular learning for kids. Our mission is to ensure that every kid around the world gets access to holistic education while being able to learn using content, tools and technologies that teaches them concepts - some even better than offline. Bringing in technology as a differentiator to teach kids concepts and help them practice is key to our product development path.
- Experience of 6+ years across product based companies
- Should have worked on building B2C products. Having experience in building edtech products would be a major plus.
- Should be an avid programmer with great problem solving skills.
- Should have a great grasp over NodeJs/Typescript/ AWS microservices
- Should have experience in building scalable server-side systems. Should have significant experience in cloud infrastructure and designing databases.
- Should have knowledge of software architecture, system thinking and design patterns.









