Backend Engineer

Role: Backend Developer (Node.js)

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development

• Build scalable, high-performance backend services and REST APIs using Node.js.
• Develop robust, maintainable, and production-ready applications.

Database Optimization

• Design efficient database schemas.
• Optimize queries, indexing, and overall database performance.
• Work extensively with PostgreSQL or MySQL.

Frontend Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to integrate APIs.
• Basic understanding of React or Angular is a plus.

System Design

• Participate in both Low-Level Design (LLD) and High-Level Design (HLD) discussions.
• Design systems with scalability, security, and reliability in mind.

Cloud & Infrastructure

• Deploy and manage applications on AWS.
• Utilize Redis for caching and performance optimization.

Code Quality

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and follow engineering best practices.

Testing & Debugging

• Write comprehensive test cases.
• Ensure backward compatibility.
• Debug and resolve issues related to functionality, performance, and scalability.

Required Skills & Experience

Must Have

• 2+ years of backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js.
• Experience with PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Good understanding of REST APIs.
• Experience with AWS cloud services.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Experience with Redis or similar caching technologies.
• Strong understanding of system design concepts.
• Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Focus on writing scalable, reliable, and testable code.

Good to Have

• Basic knowledge of React or Angular.
• Experience working in fast-paced startup environments.

Why Join Vahan?

• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Leaves
• Competitive Compensation
• Opportunity to work on products impacting millions of users
• Fast-paced, high-growth startup backed by leading investors
• Ownership-driven engineering culture with meaningful technical challenges

Strong Engineering Manager / Lead Profiles

Mandatory (Experience 1) - Must have 8+ years of overall Software Engineering/Development experience

Mandatory (Experience 2) - Must have 3+ years of experience as Engineering Manager / Team Lead role, with ownership of technical direction, delivery, and people management

Mandatory (Experience 3) - Must have hands-on Backend development experience using Python or Java, with frameworks such as FastAPI / Django / Spring / Express (Node.js)

Mandatory (Experience 4) - Must have Frontend development exposure using ReactJS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

Mandatory (Experience 5) - Must have experience designing and building APIs, services, and integrations, including system design, PR reviews, and architectural decision-making.

Mandatory (Experience 6) - Must have experience leading engineers end-to-end – mentoring, code reviews, execution planning, and improving team productivity/quality

Mandatory (Company) - Must be from Product Companies / Startups (early to growth stage), B2B SaaS + Fintech industry is highly preferred

Mandatory (Note) - This role will be 80% team management and 20% IC (hands on coding required)

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Skills And Qualification:-

• Must have experience with any scripting language (JavaScript/NodeJS preferred)
• Experience with API-driven and highly scalable application is a plus
• Good knowledge of non-relational DB (MongoDB preferred)
• Good with data structures and algorithms
• Good to have an experience with testing framework and CI/CD pipeline
• 1+ years of experience in software development preferably B2C experience.
• Basic understanding of Frontend and client side frameworks like React, Angular, Vue will be plus
• Experience in building scalable Restful APIs & Services.

Education requirement:-

• B.Tech (computer science preferred)

Responsibilities:-

• Clarify feature requirements with product team

• Design end to end feature flow

• Write scalable and bug free code

• Take care of test and deployment pipeline

• Maintaining the existing products

Location :- Bangalore (HSR Layout,Sector 1)

Job Overview

We are looking for a talented Senior Backend Developer to join our team in developing backend servicing. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js. The ideal candidate is passionate about distributed systems, has experience with backend services and is excited about optimising applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and implement features.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimise applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement security measures to ensure data privacy and integrity in backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure smooth operation of production systems.
• Perform code reviews to maintain code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in backend development, Node.js, and related ecosystems

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in backend development, with at least 4 years of experience using Node.js.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with web frameworks such as Express.js.
• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with excellent communication skills.

Role- Node.js Developer

Job description:

- Nodejs), MySQL, Postgre SQL
- Working experience of GIT
- Will prefer candidates preferred who have knowledge of GraphQL, Typescript
 - Well versed and experienced with unit testing, code coverage.
- Well versed with SOILD design principles and its application
- Good to have – some experience with Azure devops and/or azure functions.
- Good knowledge of designing and writing restful API