
Responsibilities
1. Collaborate with teammates to define, design, and shape new features.
2. Design and develop backend API microservices using Node.js.
3. Design and develop applications in an AWS and GCP environment.
4. Design and implement low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications.
5. Write reusable, testable, and efficient code.
6. Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade the software.
Requirements
1. Solid experience in Node.js.
2. Good experience using frameworks such as Express.JS or Restify.
3. Willing to learn HapiJS.
4. Hands-on experience with JavaScript Development.
5. Able to work independently and carry out a task to achieve the design goal with minimal supervision.
6. Good programming skills and communications.

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About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer with strong experience in building scalable microservices, integrating with distributed data systems, and deploying web APIs that serve UI applications in the cloud. You’ll work on high-performance systems involving Kafka, DynamoDB, Redis, and other modern backend technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and deploy backend microservices and APIs that power UI applications.
- Implement event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
- Build scalable and highly available systems using NoSQL databases (e.g., DynamoDB, MongoDB).
- Optimize backend systems using caching layers like Redis to enhance performance.
- Ensure seamless deployment and operation of services in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code; contribute to code reviews and architecture discussions.
- Collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver integrated solutions.
- Monitor and troubleshoot production issues and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
Required Qualifications
- 3–7 years of professional experience in backend development.
- Strong programming skills in one or more languages: Java, Python, Go, Node.js.
- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and API design (REST/gRPC).
- Practical experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other event streaming/message queue systems.
- Solid knowledge of NoSQL databases, especially DynamoDB or equivalents.
- Experience using Redis or Memcached for caching or pub/sub mechanisms.
- Proficiency with cloud platforms (preferably AWS – e.g., Lambda, ECS, EKS, API Gateway).
- Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
Job description
- Database Design & Development:
- Design, implement, and maintain PostgreSQL databases.
- Develop efficient schemas, indexes, and stored procedures to optimize data performance.
- Backend Development:
- Develop RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js.
- Integrate databases with backend applications for seamless data flow.
- Query Optimization & Performance Tuning:
- Optimize SQL queries for performance and scalability.
- Monitor database health and troubleshoot slow queries or deadlocks.
- Security & Compliance:
- Implement database security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC) and encryption.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards like GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
- Data Migration & Backup:
- Develop and maintain data migration scripts between different PostgreSQL versions or other databases like mongodb.
- Set up and manage database backup and recovery strategies.
- Write efficient SQL queries and manage database schemas using PostgreSQL.
- Build RESTful APIs and integrate third-party APIs/services.
- Optimize application performance and troubleshoot production issues.
- Ensure data security and protection practices are followed.
- Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
Node.js Developer Responsibilities:
- Developing and maintaining all server-side network components.
- Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
- Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements.
- Designing customer-facing UI and back-end services for various business processes.
- Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
- Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
- Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support.
- Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports.
- Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies.
- Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.
Node.js Developer Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or similar.
- At least two years' experience as a Node.js developer.
- Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
- Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
- Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
- Great organizational and time management skills.
- Availability to resolve urgent web application issues outside of business hours.
Skills Required:
- At least 2.5 years of experience developing Backends using NodeJS — should be well versed with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds.
- Excellent hands-on experience using MySQL or any other SQL Database.
- Good knowledge of MongoDB or any other NoSQL Database.
- Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases.
- Experience with graph-based databases like GraphQL and Neo4j.
- Experience developing and deploying REST APIs.
- Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks.
- Good understanding of advanced JS libraries and frameworks.
- Experience with Web sockets, Service Workers, and Web Push Notifications.
- Familiar with NodeJS profiling tools.
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git.
- Good knowledge of creating and maintaining DevOps infrastructure on cloud platforms.
- Should be a fast learner and a go-getter — without any fear of trying out new things Preferences.
- Experience building a large-scale social or location-based app.
Node JS Developer
Position Type: Full time
Job Description:
We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of the databases, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. Will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by the UI team into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is a bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
- Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
- Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant applications
- Implementation of security and data protection
- Integration of data storage solutions
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong proficiency with JavaScript
- Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it such as Express
- Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
- Understanding security compliance
- User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
- Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
- Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
- Understanding of Relational Databases
- Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
- Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
- 8-15 years relevant progressive experience.

What is the role?
You will be responsible for developing features on the application and integrations end to end. You will be working closely with the Technical Team to come up with high-quality, resilient, and highly performant applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop SaaS-based applications based on microservices architecture.
- Work on the core backend and ensure it meets the performance benchmarks.
- API and Integrations
- Designing and developing APIs for the front end to consume.
- Constantly improve the architecture of the application by clearing the technical backlog.
- Meeting both technical and consumer needs.
- Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages.
- Work on the front end with ReactJS is a plus point.
What are we looking for?
An enthusiastic individual with the following skills. Please do not hesitate to apply if you do not match all of it. We are open to promising candidates who are passionate about their work and are team players.
- Education - BE/MCA or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience
- Agnostic/Polyglot with multiple tech stacks
- OAuth, API Integrations.
- Agnostic/Polyglot with multiple tech stacks.
- Worked on open source technologies – NodeJS, ReactJS, MySQL, NoSQL, MongoDB, CouchDB, DynamoDB, Clickhouse, Kafka
- Backend exposure – good knowledge of building and integrating APIs
- Efficient in building microservices in combining server & front-end.
- Knowledge of cloud architecture.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding skills on oAuth.
- Should have sound working experience with relational and columnar DB.
- Should be innovative and communicative in approach.
- Will be responsible for functional/technical track of a project.
Whom will you work with?
You will work with a top-notch tech team, working closely with the architect and engineering head.
What can you look for?
A wholesome opportunity in a fast-paced environment that will enable you to juggle between concepts, yet maintain the quality of content, interact and share your ideas and have loads of learning while at work. Work with a team of highly talented young professionals and enjoy the benefits of being at Compass.
We are
We at Compass strive to make selling fun with our SaaS incentive gamification product. Compass is the #1 gamification software that automates and digitizes Sales Contests and Commission Programs. With game-like elements, rewards, recognitions, and complete access to relevant information, Compass turbocharges an entire salesforce. Compass also empowers Sales Managers with easy-to-publish game templates, leaderboards, and analytics to help accelerate performances and sustain growth.
We are a fun and high-energy team, with people from diverse backgrounds - united under the passion of getting things done. Rest assured that you shall get complete autonomy in your tasks and ample opportunities to develop your strengths.
Way forward
If you find this role exciting and want to join us in Bangalore, India, then apply by clicking below. Provide your details and upload your resume. All received resumes will be screened, shortlisted candidates will be requested to join for a discussion and on mutual alignment and agreement, we will proceed with hiring.
- Backend server development & support with Node, JavaScript, JSON, REST, NoSQL, Cloud Native technologies like Docker & Registry, Kubernetes & Helm
- Skilled in data structures, algorithms, modularization, OOP, microservices, and design patterns
- Skilled in coding best practices using containers, packaging (npm, yarn), agility (with Git, Jira), unit testing (JEST), CI/CD (Jenkins), debugging, and ensuring high productivity & quality
- Exposure to security (OIDC/JWT, RBAC, monitoring, auditing)
- Good with learning, problem solving & innovation
- Good written & verbal communications skill; team player with good logical thinking, EQ, and resilience

