Backend Engineer

Job Title : Java Backend Developer

Experience : 3 – 8 Years

Location : Pune (Onsite) (Pune candidates Only)

Notice Period : Immediate to 15 Days (or serving NP whose LWD is near)

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Java Backend Developer with strong hands-on skills in backend microservices development, API design, cloud platforms, observability, and CI/CD.

The ideal candidate will contribute to building scalable, secure, and reliable applications while working closely with cross-functional teams.

Mandatory Skills : Java 8 / Java 17, Spring Boot 3.x, REST APIs, Hibernate / JPA, MySQL, MongoDB, Prometheus / Grafana / Spring Actuators, AWS, Docker, Jenkins / GitHub Actions, GitHub, Windows 7 / Linux.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain backend microservices and REST APIs
• Implement data persistence using relational and NoSQL databases
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security of backend systems
• Integrate observability and monitoring tools for production environments
• Work within CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, and product teams for feature delivery
• Troubleshoot, optimize, and improve existing modules and services

Mandatory Skills :

• Languages & Frameworks : Java 8, Java 17, Spring Boot 3.x, REST APIs, Hibernate, JPA
• Databases : MySQL, MongoDB
• Observability : Prometheus, Grafana, Spring Actuators
• Cloud Technologies : AWS
• Containerization Tools : Docker
• CI/CD Tools : Jenkins, GitHub Actions
• Version Control : GitHub
• Operating Systems : Windows 7, Linux

Nice to Have :

• Strong analytical and debugging abilities
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
• Good communication and collaborative skills

Role - Node.js Developer

Experience - 3-8 Yrs

Location - Bangalore (WFO)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Node.js Developer to build highly scalable, resilient, and production-ready backend systems. In this role, you will lead backend development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive engineering excellence throughout the software development lifecycle.

If you are passionate about designing cloud-native applications, writing clean and maintainable code, and building robust distributed systems, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Scrum Masters to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for large-scale production systems.
• Develop and maintain batch processing and scheduled jobs using Python and Shell scripting.
• Lead backend architecture discussions and provide technical guidance to the engineering team.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers.
• Own the complete software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Design and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS or GCP.
• Implement containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure application security, performance, scalability, and reliability by following engineering best practices.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, retrospectives, and release planning.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development.
• 3+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs using Node.js.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, JSON, and REST API design.
• Experience developing batch processing solutions using Python and Shell scripting.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Git and collaborative branching strategies.
• Experience building and deploying applications on AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Good working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, security best practices, and scalable architecture.
• Experience leading technical discussions, performing code reviews, and mentoring engineering teams.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building highly available and fault-tolerant backend systems.
• Knowledge of performance optimization and application monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Work on modern cloud-native technologies and scalable distributed systems.
• Collaborate with talented engineers in a high-impact environment.
• Opportunity to influence architecture and technical direction.
• Continuous learning, ownership, and career growth in a collaborative engineering culture.

About Root Node

We’re an early-stage startup building intelligent tools for planning, scheduling, and optimization—starting with timetabling and warehouse logistics. Backed by deep domain expertise and a growing customer pipeline, we’re now building our core tech team. This is not just a coding job — it's a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up.

About the job

• Design and implement robust backend systems and APIs using Java or similar backend language and Spring Boot or equivalent frameworks
• Integrate backend services with existing custom ERP systems 
• Work closely with the founder on product architecture, feature prioritization, and go-to-market feedback
• Take full ownership of features — from system design and development to deployment and iterative improvements
• Help shape our engineering culture and technical foundations

You're a Great Fit If You:

• Have 3+ years of experience in backend development
• Are strong in Java or similar languages (e.g., Kotlin, Go, Node.js)
• Have solid experience with Spring Boot or equivalent backend frameworks
• Have integrated with ERP or enterprise systems in production environments
• Are comfortable with both SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB)
• Understand REST API development, authentication, Docker
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset — you're excited about ownership, ambiguity, and making decisions that shape the product and company
• Want more than just a job — you want to build, solve, and learn rapidly

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• High degree of ownership and autonomy
• Ability to shape the tech and product direction from Day 1
• Transparent and fast decision-making culture
• A builder’s environment — solve real-world problems with real impact

🚀 We're Urgently Hiring – Node.js Backend Development Intern

Join our backend team as an intern and get hands-on experience building scalable, real-world applications with Node.js, Firebase, and AWS.

📍 Remote / Onsite

📍 📅 Duration: 2 Months

🔧 What You’ll Work On:

Backend development using Node.js

Firebase, SQL & NoSQL database management

RESTful API integration

Deployment on AWS infrastructure

Mandatory skills:

.Netcore3.x,microservice and AWS or Azure.

Exp : 5-12 years

Budget : Max 30 LPA.

Looking for short notice people.

Working as a “Backend Developer” at Bonzai gives you the opportunity to work on maintaining and improving the platform.

• Work on the entire product lifecycle starting from design to deployment and monitoring.
• Explore new technologies such as Kotlin, patterns such as Domain-Driven Design and other cool stuff such as Gitlab CI/CD pipelines, Docker, ECS, Golang, Python, Terraform, distributed tracing and even Haskell.
• Ensure top-notch performance in terms of product and feature experience.

• 2 - 3 yrs of experience in Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate, Rest API, and MySQL.
• Good to have experience/knowledge of other programming languages such as Kotlin or Python, other DBs such as Redshift, platforms such as AWS and architectural patterns such as https://martinfowler.com/bliki/DomainDrivenDesign.html">Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexagonal_architecture_(software)">Hexagonal architecture.
• Good understanding of Object-oriented concepts, Functional programming and Design Patterns.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to articulate complex ideas in written, spoken and visual language
• Bachelor in engineering preferably from a leading institute across the globe.

Build reusable APIs for our client-facing apps in Node.js

Create and maintain scalable infrastructure leveraging modern cloud platforms Write tests and documentation as you implement features with your team Maintain expertise in current and emerging technologies and tools

4+ years’ Experience with NodeJS

BS degree or higher in Computer Science or Engineering Experience documenting and testing RESTful APIs

Experience working with databases in PostgreSQL, MongoDB or Redis

Experience and enthusiasm for working collaboratively with others in an Agile environment