
We build apps that solve real problems for merchants. From powering Shopify apps to mobile and serverless applications, our products help businesses grow, operate efficiently, and deliver better customer experiences.
We are looking for a Junior Backend Engineer who can contribute to building scalable, secure, and performant systems while learning and growing in a fast-paced startup environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services for our Shopify apps, mobile apps, and serverless applications.
- Write clean, efficient, and testable code primarily in Node.js and TypeScript.
- Work with relational (MySQL) and non-relational (NoSQL) databases to design and optimize data models.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, mobile, product, and QA) to deliver features end-to-end.
- Use Git for version control and follow collaborative workflows (PRs, code reviews).
- Track and manage tasks using Jira or similar project management tools.
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning.
- Contribute to documentation and maintain best practices.
Must-Have Skills
- 1–3 years of professional backend development experience.
- Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience with MySQL and at least one NoSQL database (MongoDB, DynamoDB, etc.).
- Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows.
- Experience with Jira (or similar tools like Trello, Asana, ClickUp).
- Hands-on experience with popular Gen AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) for productivity and problem-solving.
- A solid understanding of core engineering concepts (data structures, algorithms, design patterns, scalability).
Good-to-Have Skills
- Laravel (PHP) exposure for legacy app support.
- Familiarity with React.js or Remix for full-stack contributions.
- Working knowledge of Python for scripting or backend services.
- Basic understanding of AWS (Lambda, S3, API Gateway, etc.).
What We Offer
- Hybrid work setup – flexibility with office collaboration in Pune, Maharashtra.
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge apps across Shopify app ecosystem, mobile, and serverless stacks.
- Small, passionate team with direct ownership of projects.
- Fast learning curve and growth opportunities in a startup culture.

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