Javascript Developer

Job Description: Node.js Developer (3+ Years Experience)

Division/Department: Engineering

Industry: Insurance / Fintech

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Node.js Developer who is experienced with JavaScript/TypeScript, databases, and modern AI development tools. You will build and maintain backend applications, design scalable systems, and use AI tools to enhance development productivity. The role involves backend development, database management, API development, and cloud deployment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Backend Development

• Build and maintain Node.js applications, services, and APIs.
• Write clean, readable JavaScript/TypeScript code.
• Create and manage REST APIs; work with GraphQL when required.
• Develop microservices and containerized applications (Docker).
• Participate in code reviews and help maintain coding standards.

Database Work

• Design database schemas for PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Write optimized SQL and NoSQL queries.
• Implement indexing and manage database performance tuning.
• Handle database scaling and caching strategies.

AI Tools & Productivity

• Use AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Tabnine).
• Integrate AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude) into backend applications.
• Build features powered by AI/ML capabilities.
• Use AI tools to debug and enhance code quality.

Deployment & Operations

• Deploy applications on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor backend services and perform troubleshooting.

Job Requirements

Must-Have (2–7 Years Experience)

• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and Express.js.
• Excellent understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, ES6+, async/await.
• Experience with at least one major database: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis.
• Knowledge of API development (REST, GraphQL).
• Hands-on experience with Git and version control.
• Experience with testing tools like Jest, Mocha, or similar.

AI Tools Experience

• Familiarity with AI coding assistants.
• Working with AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude, etc.).
• Experience using AI tools for debugging and code optimization.
• Basic understanding of prompt engineering.

Bonus Skills (Good to Have)

• Cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Docker, Kubernetes.
• CI/CD pipelines.
• Frontend exposure (React/Vue/Angular).
• Message queues: RabbitMQ, Kafka.
• Caching: Redis, Memcached.
• API security: JWT, OAuth2.

Mandatory Skills

Technical

• Experience building and deploying Node.js applications.
• Strong command over databases and efficient query writing.
• Comfort with AI-based coding tools.
• Ability to debug and solve backend issues independently.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-driven and eager to learn new technologies.
• Ability to mentor junior developers (for senior positions).

Position Summary: Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack) We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to execute our strategy  preferably experienced in Financial Services/Procurement domain, to build a modern SaaS platform using latest technologies like ReactJS, Angular, Django, Python with Postgres and AWS as the platform. Athena, Lambda, Python, Spark and PowerBI. As a Full Stack Engineer, you’ll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining key features of our cloud-based SaaS product. You’ll work across the stack — from building rich client-side applications in ReactJS to crafting performant and secure APIs in Django. You will also play a key role in architectural decisions, DevOps integration, and driving engineering best practices across the team.

Technical Skills: Must Have: Expert – ReactJS, Django, Python, Shell Script, AWS, S3, Lambda, Postgres Significant work Experience – Jenkins, Power BI

 Responsibilities:

• Design and develop end-to-end web applications using ReactJS (frontend) and Python/Django (backend)

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services

• Work with PostgreSQL to model data and write efficient queries

• Implement scalable, secure, and maintainable backend services on AWS

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver new features

• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality and reliability

• Conduct code reviews, debug issues, and optimize performance across the stack

• Contribute to DevOps workflows including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and monitoring Internal Use Only Qualifications/Experience:

Must have - 5–7 years of full stack development experience, preferably in a SaaS or product-first environment

- Strong proficiency with JavaScript, ReactJS, and component-based architecture

- Hands-on experience with Python and the Django web framework

- Solid understanding of PostgreSQL (or similar relational databases)

- Practical knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.)

- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Linux-based environments

- Clear communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Good to have

- Experience with performance tuning in Django or PostgreSQL - Exposure to Infrastructure-as-Code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) Nice to have 

- Understanding of frontend testing tools (Jest, Cypress) and backend testing strategies - Knowledge of security best practices for SaaS apps

Location: Bangalore 

We're seeking passionate, next-gen minded engineers who are excited about solving complex technical challenges and building innovative, first-of-its-kind products which make a tangible difference for our customers. As a Backend SDE-1, you will play a key role in driving strategic initiatives, collaborating with cross-functional teams across business, product, and operations to solve exciting problems. This role demands strong technical acumen, leadership capabilities, and a mindset focused on innovation and operational excellence.

We value individuals who think independently, challenge the status quo, and bring creativity and curiosity to the table—not those who simply follow instructions. If you're passionate about solving problems and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement engineering strategies that support business objectives. Understand broader organization goals and constantly prioritise your own work.
• Technical Excellence: Understand the onground problems, explore and design various possible solutions to conclude and implement scalable, extensible and secure software systems. Implement and learn best practices in technical architecture, coding standards, and software testing to ensure product delivery with highest speed AND quality.
• Project and Program Management: Setting up aggressive as well as realistic timelines with all the stakeholders, ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects as per the defined timelines with best quality standards ensuring budget constraints are met. Use agile methodologies to manage the development process and resolve bottlenecks.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with Product Managers, Design, Business, and Operations teams to define project requirements and deliverables. Ensure the smooth integration of engineering efforts across the organization.
• Risk Management: Anticipate and mitigate technical risks and roadblocks. Proactively identify areas of technical debt and drive initiatives to reduce it.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in software engineering
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns.
• Hands on with multiple programming languages and modern development frameworks.
• Understanding of relational and non-relational databases.
• Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders at all levels.

Skills:- MySQL, Python, Django, AWS, NoSQL, Kafka, Redis, ElasticSearch

At Appleute, we're not just developing software; we're shaping the future of technology by partnering with startups and SMEs to bring groundbreaking ideas to life. From sculpting Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to scaling full-fledged platforms for millions of users, we engage in projects that challenge the status quo, powered by a blend of innovative technology, visionary founders, and transformative business models. Our work is driven by a passion for creating market-leading products that redefine industries.

Why Join Us?

Global Remote Culture: Embrace the freedom to work from anywhere in the world. Our remote-first approach ensures you have the balance and flexibility to work where you thrive.

Results-Driven Environment: We value outcomes over hours. Focus on making a significant impact, with the flexibility to manage your schedule around what works best for you.

Flat Organizational Structure: Say goodbye to bureaucracy. Our flat hierarchies mean your ideas and contributions are valued and can make a direct impact from day one.

A Team of A-Players: Join an elite team of tech enthusiasts and innovators. Our selective hiring process ensures you're working among the best in the industry, fostering an environment of learning and growth.

Innovative Tech Stack: Dive into cutting-edge technologies and tools. From JavaScript and TypeScript to AWS, Docker, and React/Express, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects using the latest in tech.

You're a perfect fit if you're dedicated to:

Excellence in Code Quality: You understand that great products are built on clean, maintainable code.

Collaborative Problem Solving: You thrive in open discussions and enjoy brainstorming solutions with your team.

Continuous Learning: Your curiosity drives you to stay on top of new technologies and coding practices.

Taking Ownership: You take pride in your work, from concept to deployment, ensuring excellence every step of the way.

Your Impact:

Build Scalable Solutions: Develop software that's ready to grow from thousands to millions of users, focusing on performance and scalability.

Drive Integrations and Deployment: Implement seamless software integrations and efficient deployment strategies to enhance product capabilities.

Enhance Mobile Experience: Craft mobile-optimized applications and features that deliver exceptional user experiences.

Ensure usable Documentation: Hone your skills in improving documentation to be clear and concise that supports your team and project needs.

Technologies You'll Work With:

Frontend and Backend: JavaScript, TypeScript, React/Express, React Native, Node.js

Database Management: MySQL, Postgres and Prisma

Deployment and Version Control: AWS, Docker, Git/Gitlab, NPM

Salary Range - ₹30L – ₹40L

BlackLight Gaming is looking for a top-notch, ambitious and driven Node. js developer who is confident of creating, maintaining and further optimising highly scalable backend supporting our multiplayer mobile games which are played by millions of players. If you're hard-working, enthusiastic, dedicated, have fire in the belly to accept challenges, then BlackLight Games is the place for you.

What You Bring to the team:

• More than 3+ years of experience developing serverless applications using public cloud like Google Cloud/ AWS
• Knowledge of Node. js and frameworks available for it.
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.
• Distributed system development with an understanding of latency, scalability, scheduling, asynchronous programming, and reliability
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Experience with services common to serverless architectures, like: AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, IAM, Firebase Real Time Database, Google Cloud SQL, Cloud Tasks. It’s a bonus if you have worked on Google Cloud Project and Firebase.
• Solid Experience with NoSQL and SQL databases is required with proven experience of creating database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system.
• Experience with deploying, maintaining, debugging live systems, and end-to-end testing and analysis
• Experienced in creating micro-services based architectures, reusable components
• Experience building REST APIs and other common application architectures on the above services
• Experience building data processing pipelines
• Solid understanding of code, design, and development practices
• General comfort in exploring, assessing, and learning new frameworks
• High levels of integrity and professionalism, and an ability to channel maximum amounts of energy into the role delivering premium customer service at all times
• Adhere to different Project Management methodologies (Agile etc) and leverage different CI/CD tools

Extra Gems for:

• Google, AWS and/or Industry certifications.
• Familiarity with object storage such as AWS S3, Firebase Storage, in-memory caches such as Redis
• Demonstrated performance of threat modeling, risk assessment techniques, code reviews in the context of DevSecOps security
• Knowledge of Application Monitoring using tools like Google Stackdriver
• Broad familiarity with other languages like J2EE, Python as we write some code in these as well.
• Experience with Github and advanced Github features.
• Experience of working in Product industry
• Open source contributions, interesting hobby projects.

Why Us?

• High Growth Startup environment
• Company sponsored courses and education material
• Lots of learning opportunities
• Work with a super-talented team of professionals
• Informal work-culture, Casual Dress Code, multiple outings and trips
• Performance Based Bonus
• Competitive Salary
• Medical Insurance for you and your family
• Subsidies Lunch and Unlimited Snacks, Tea & Coffee in the house at all time

• Working knowledge of NodeJS, and JAVASCRIPT, is a must.
• Working knowledge of AWS cloud concepts is a must.
• Must be familiar with AWS serverless architecture.
• Must be familiar with data structure & algorithm concepts.
• Design, develop, and implement beautiful UI components to support business requirements.
• Follows approved life cycle methodologies, creates design documents, and performs program coding and testing.
• Resolves technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.
• Own & Develop the REST APIs.
• Stay updated with new technologies and of changes in technologies that affect front-end web development.

• Thorough understanding of React Native and its core principles- Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
• Experience in React Js, Javascript, Ruby on Rails (preferred)- Experience with popular React workflows (such as Flux or Redux)
• Familiarity with newer specifications of ECMAScript (ES6 & ES5 )- Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs- Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Working knowledge of git for version control- Understanding of Unix tools
• A user-centric mentality for building products

Roles and responsibilities:

•  Proficient in SQL, NoSQL, relational database design and methods for efficiently retrieving data 
•  Experience building complex and non-interactive systems batch, distributed, etc.
•  Be responsible for the technical design and experience in guiding/mentoring others.
•  Strong OOPS knowledge, including experience with design patterns
•  Experience with relational databases like MySQL/Oracle
•  Experience with enterprise application servers like Tomcat/Weblogic/Websphere.
•  Exposure to Web Services SOAP and RESTFUL
•  Exposure to Agile/Scrum, TDD, and Continuous Integration tools like Jenkins, Bamboo etc.
•  Excellent analytical aptitude and problem solving skills.
•  Excellent communication and customer interfacing skill

• Meeting with the development team to discuss user interface ideas and applications.
• Reviewing application requirements and interface designs.
• Identifying web-based user interactions.
• Designing developing and implementing highly-responsive user interface components using React concepts.
• Writing application interface codes using JavaScript following React.js workflows.
• Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes.
• Developing and implementing front-end architecture to support user interface concepts.
• Monitoring and improving front-end performance.
• Documenting application changes and developing updates.

Technical Skills:

• 7-9 years Mandatory experience of React.js
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, jQuery including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
• Mandatory prior experience with popular React.js workflows (Redux)
• Mandatory experience in responsive web designing.
• Mandatory experience in SCSS, CSS
• Mandatory experience with current specifications of ECMAScript
• Mandatory experience with Express Node.js
• Mandatory experience with RESTful APIs
• Mandatory experience with HTML, SaaS
• GIT experience
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
• Experience with user interface design.
• Knowledge of performance testing frameworks including Mocha and Jest.
• Experience with browser-based debugging and performance testing software.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial
• Familiarity with Database such as SQL

Qualifications:

• B.E/ B.Tech/ M.C.A in Computer Science, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 60% in Graduation and Post-Graduation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills