MEAN Stack Developer

Quidcash is seeking a skilled Backend Developer to architect, build, and optimize mission-critical financial systems. You’ll leverage your expertise in JavaScript, Python, and OOP to develop scalable backend services that power our fintech/lending solutions. This role offers

the chance to solve complex technical challenges, integrate cutting-edge technologies, and directly impact the future of financial services for Indian SMEs.

If you are a leader who thrives on technical challenges, loves building high-performing teams, and is excited by the potential of AI/ML in fintech, we want to hear from you!

What You ll Do:

 Design & Development: Build scalable backend services using JavaScript(Node.js) and Python, adhering to OOP principles and microservices architecture.

 Fintech Integration: Develop secure APIs (REST/gRPC) for financial workflows(e.g., payments, transactions, data processing) and ensure compliance with regulations (PCI-DSS, GDPR).

 System Optimization: Enhance performance, reliability, and scalability of cloud- native applications on AWS.

 Collaboration: Partner with frontend, data, and product teams to deliver end-to-end features in Agile/Scrum cycles.

 Quality Assurance: Implement automated testing (unit/integration), CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.

 Technical Innovation: Contribute to architectural decisions and explore AI/ML integration opportunities in financial products.

What You'll Bring (Must-Haves):

Experience:

 3–5 years of backend development with JavaScript (Node.js) and Python.

 Proven experience applying OOP principles, design patterns, and micro services.

 Background in fintech, banking, or financial systems (e.g., payment gateways, risk engines, transactional platforms).

Technical Acumen:

Languages/Frameworks:

 JavaScript (Node.js + Express.js/Fastify)

 Python (Django/Flask/FastAPI)

 Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis).

 Cloud & DevOps: AWS/GCP/Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD tools (Jenkins/GitLab).

 Financial Tech: API security (OAuth2/JWT), message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ), and knowledge of financial protocols (e.g., ISO 20022).

Mindset:

 Problem-solver with a passion for clean, testable code and continuous improvement.

 Adaptability in fast-paced environments and commitment to deadlines.

 Collaborative spirit with strong communication skills.

Why Join Quidcash?

 Impact: Play a pivotal role in shaping a product that directly impacts Indian SMEs' business growth.

 Innovation: Work with cutting-edge technologies, including AI/ML, in a forward-thinking environment.

 Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a growing company.

 Culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive, and brilliant team that values every contribution.

 Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and be a part of the next fintech evolution.

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Role Overview:

As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and optimization of our backend systems. You will be instrumental in building scalable, high-performance applications that support our business's needs. This role demands a deep understanding of backend technologies, database design, cloud infrastructure, and the ability to integrate a wide range of services and APIs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and robust backend services and APIs.
• Lead the development of microservices architecture, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Oversee the integration of third-party services and external APIs, including notification services like FCM.
• Develop and manage database schemas, optimizing for performance and scalability using MongoDB and Redis.
• Implement real-time data processing mechanisms for live updates and push notifications, utilizing technologies like Firebase.
• Manage cloud infrastructure and serverless functions on platforms such as AWS and GCP, ensuring efficient operations and cost management.
• Ensure the security of backend systems through robust authentication, authorization, data encryption, and adherence to best practices in data security and compliance.
• Work closely with the frontend team to integrate backend services and ensure a seamless user experience.
• Continuously evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks to improve the backend infrastructure.
• Mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong portfolio of projects demonstrating expertise in NodeJS, ExpressJS, and asynchronous programming.
• Extensive experience with database design, optimization, and management using MongoDB and Redis.
• Proven track record in developing and managing REST APIs.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture and real-time data processing.
• Solid experience with caching mechanisms and SQS management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of security principles, including authentication, authorization, and data encryption.
• Familiarity with compliance and data protection standards.
• Should have worked on scalable microservices architecture
• Experience with Lambda functions.
• Experience working with firebase
• Should have proven experience in mobile application development
• Should have working experience in sqs
• Have knowledge of elastic cache 
• Experience with cloud-native development and managing cloud infrastructure on AWS or GCP.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and driving technical excellence.
• Attach the link of mobile application worked on till date

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to lead a cutting-edge project impacting users globally.
• Work in an environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth.
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits.

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Key Responsibilities and Scope

• Framework development and integration
• Prototype and Proof of concept development
• Creation, configuration, and monitoring Shards sets. Architecture and capacity planning for MongoDB clusters. 
• Assisting senior developers in detecting performance issues in the system by deploying MMS and MongoDB profilers
• Implementation of MongoDB advanced concepts like locking, transactions, indexes, Sharding, replication, schema design. 
• Maintain MongoDB replication with replica set factors, arbiters, voting, priority, server distribution, slave delays. 

Technical Skills

- Database & Languages:  MongoDB, B-tree, MongoDB Profiler, Javascript, MongoDB Compass, Mongo Booster

- Others: Elastic Stack, MMS, MongoDB Management service

Qualifications and Experience location GMT+8 or GMT+5:30

• Ability to work remotely or on-site (if Malaysia)
• Executing elastic stack in production scale Passion for best design, developing, and coding practices
• Creating servers and databases for functionality
• Maximizing application performance, uptime, and scalability, maintaining high standards of code quality and thoughtful application design
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Unit/integration testing experience
• Experience in analyzing and visualizing the data along with data modeling
• Experience in upgrading different databases and also migration of data among multiple databases. 
• Experience in MongoDB installation, patching, troubleshooting, performance, tracking/tuning, backup, and recovery in dynamic environments. 
• Experience in managing the life cycle of MongoDB including sizing, automation, monitoring, and tuning
• Experience in working with MongoDB ops Manager, Cloud Manager, and Atlas Manager
• Experience in analyzing chunk migrations, splitting, and balancing across the clusters.

• 2+ years of experience on Java, Spring Boot, Hibernate in medium to large-scale projects
• Must have experience with at least some flavours of both SQL (MySQL, Postgres) and NoSQL (Kafka, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, NoSQL distributed cache system, DynamoDB etc), datastores in production
• Must have experience with Kafka or similar message queue systems in production
• Stellar problem solving skills
• Hunger to learn new things and ability to grasp new concepts quickly
• Ability to move quickly without breaking things too much (we are dreamers)
• Ability to work under immense pressure which is balanced by a sense of responsibility and ownership
• Should be able to groom juniors and take them to the next level