Backend Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. As a backend developer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining the core infrastructure and APIs that power our applications. You will work on creating scalable, efficient, and secure backend solutions leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side logic, APIs, and services using Node.js.
• Design and implement data storage solutions with MongoDB for scalability and reliability.
• Integrate and manage caching mechanisms using Redis to enhance application performance.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain backend services on AWS using services like EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and more.
• Ensure system security and data protection by following industry best practices.
• Debug and optimize code for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
• Monitor and manage the health and performance of backend systems, implementing alerting and monitoring solutions.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Node.js, with at least [Insert Minimum Years, e.g., 3+ years] of hands-on experience.
• Hands-on experience with MongoDB and a strong understanding of NoSQL database design principles.
• Proficiency in Redis, including configuring, maintaining, and optimizing its usage.
• Solid experience with AWS services, including deploying, managing, and scaling cloud-based solutions.
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and best practices.
• Understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of best practices in software development, including CI/CD and automated testing.
• Problem-solving mindset with strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with serverless architecture and services such as AWS Lambda.
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT).
• Exposure to message queues like RabbitMQ or Amazon SQS.

Requirements / Experience:

• 4-8+ years of PHP application development experience
• Strong Experience using Laravel/CodeIgniter/ Symfonyframeworks
• Strong experience and theoretical knowledge of PHP
• Front end and back end development expertise
• JavaScript (Vue.js, React, node, Typescript, RequireJS)
• Front end frameworks (Bootstrap, Tailwind, etc.)
• Good background with SQL Databases (writing queries, optimization, query builders usage, ORMs)
• API development and documentation (OpenAPI)
• Troubleshooting (ability to react in the most effective manner to eliminate technical issues)
• Solution-Making (ability to propose the most effective technical solutions)
• NoSQL experience is nice to have
• Ability to work on existing live projects and do the modifications as required. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team as well

• Key Skills:
• Expert Proficiency in anyone the below programming language - Node JS, PHP or GoLang
• Expert Computer Science fundamentals like Data Structures, Algorithms, Time Complexity, and others
• Strong Microservices, REST API, Git source control, CI/CD, and other latest technology trends
• Strong System Design, DB Design proficiency
• Strong knowledge in Design Patterns, best software development practices
• Good exposure to working in Open Source stack, E-Commerce, or Fintech domain.

As a Node.js Developer at Primathon Technology, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining server-side applications using Node.js. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement new features, optimize existing functionality, and ensure the best possible performance, security, and user experience. Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain server-side applications using Node.js, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.

2. Collaborate with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders to implement new features and enhance existing functionality.

3. Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code while adhering to coding standards and best practices.

4. Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency within the development team.

5. Troubleshoot and debug issues across the application stack, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks and other challenges. 6. Implement security and data protection measures, ensuring the application's compliance with industry standards.

7. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability. Qualifications and Skills:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

2. Minimum of 2 years of professional experience as a Node.js Developer

. 3. Proficient in server-side JavaScript programming using Node.js.

4. Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, including Promises and async/await.

5. Experience with RESTful API development and integration.

6. Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue) is a plus.

7. Knowledge of database systems (e.g., MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and data modeling.

8. Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.

9. Good understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.

10. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Position Title: Lead Product Engineer – Node.js

Company Overview:

AskSid was founded by two ex-Mindtree employees, who dreamt of bridging the communication gap in online retail consumer service at a global level. In a span of 4 years, AskSid has been repeatedly recognized and celebrated as a gamechanger in the retail space. From Nasscom declaring us as the No. 1 emerging SaaS company in India in 2019, to being named the “Most Innovative AI company” by CII and Accenture Ventures, we have carved out a definitive niche for ourselves. In 2021, AskSid officially became a Techstars Hub71 Accelerator portfolio company.

We are specialists when it comes to vertical AI for the retail domain and continually work towards innovating to make our customer’s lives easier through AI. We are looking for Engineers with a passion to build world-class technology products of internet-scale SaaS products.

Job purpose: 

Design, engineer, and maintain our proprietary framework, APIs, and technology components of a SaaS software product with the ability to scale it to millions of requests and thousands of concurrent users. 

Responsibilities

• Covert product feature requirements to software design that meets defined quality, maintainability, scalability, and performance KPIs
• Full stack engineering i.e. design, engineer, test, deploy, monitor, and maintain software components to QA and Production environments
• Conform, maintain, and improve continuous integration and delivery lifecycle processes
• Automation of engineering and production activities

Knowledge and skills

• JavaScript (ES6) / TypeScript
• Node.js - RESTful services and frameworks development
• Microsoft Bot Framework 
• Dependency Management using NPM / Yarn
• Databases : MongoDB / Elastic Search
• Version Control : Git
• Engineering – CI, CD

• JavaScript (ES6) / TypeScript
• Node.js - RESTful services and frameworks development
• Microsoft Bot Framework 
• Dependency Management using NPM / Yarn
• Databases : MongoDB / Elastic Search
• Version Control : Git
• Engineering – CI, CD

• Cache frameworks – Hibernate / Redis
• Stream / Queue processing platforms: Kafka / Fluentd
• Cloud Computing – Azure / AWS, Dockerization