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Job Overview

We are looking for a talented Senior Backend Developer to join our team in developing backend servicing. As a key member of our development team, you will be responsible for cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js. The ideal candidate is passionate about distributed systems, has experience with backend services and is excited about optimising applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, architect solutions, and implement features.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Optimise applications for performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Implement security measures to ensure data privacy and integrity in backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure smooth operation of production systems.
• Perform code reviews to maintain code quality, consistency, and adherence to coding standards.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in backend development, Node.js, and related ecosystems

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in backend development, with at least 4 years of experience using Node.js.
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with web frameworks such as Express.js.
• Proficiency in building RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with excellent communication skills.

We're seeking an experienced Backend Software Engineer to join our team.

As a backend engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable backends for the products we build at NonStop.

This includes APIs, databases, and server-side logic.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy backend systems, including APIs, databases, and server-side logic
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that adheres to industry standards and best practices
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the codebase
• Debug and resolve issues in the existing codebase
• Develop and execute unit tests to ensure high code quality
• Work with DevOps engineers to ensure seamless deployment of software changes
• Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize systems for better scalability and efficiency
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies; advocate for best practices and new ideas within the team
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of experience building scalable and reliable backend systems
• Strong proficiency in either of the programming languages such as Python, Node.js, Golang, RoR
• Experience with either of the frameworks such as Django, Express, gRPC
• Knowledge of database systems such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, or Redis
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility wrt picking a new technology stack and ramping up on the same fairly quickly
• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English

Responsibilities:

• Lead simultaneous development for multiple business verticals.
• Design & develop highly scalable, reliable, secure, and fault-tolerant systems.
• Ensure that exceptional standards are maintained in all aspects of engineering.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams to learn and share best practices.
• Take ownership of technical performance metrics and strive actively to improve them.
• Mentors junior members of the team and contributes to code reviews.

Requirements:

• A passion to solve tough engineering/data challenges.
• Be well versed with cloud computing platforms AWS/GCP
• Experience with SQL technologies (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
• Experience working with NoSQL technologies (MongoDB, ElasticSearch)
• Excellent Programming skills in Python/Java/GoLang
• Big Data streaming services (Kinesis, Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Distributed cache systems(Redis, Memcache)
• Advanced data solutions(BigQuery, RedShift, DynamoDB, Cassandra)
• Automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines Infrastructure orchestration(Docker/Kubernetes/Nginx)
• Cloud-native tech like Lambda, ASG, CDN, ELB, SNS/SQS, S3 Route53 SES

• Proven experience as a Node.js Developer with a strong understanding of JavaScript and asynchronous programming.
• Hands-on experience/knowledge with AWS Lambda and serverless computing.
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining RESTful APIs using Node.js frameworks like Express.js or Hapi.js.
• Sound knowledge of AWS services, particularly API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with AWS Lambda event sources, such as API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB Streams, and CloudWatch Events.
• Experience in integrating external services, APIs, and data sources into applications.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly diagnose and resolve issues.
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Elocity is a cleantech start-up striving to make the world a better place through technology innovations. We are building a global infrastructure for making the transition to electric vehicles viable, affordable, and sustainable by working closely with the utilities, governments, and public.  
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• Headquartered out of Canada, we are a team of highly specialized domain experts and problem solvers enabling utilities, public and private sector entities to successfully manage the demands of electric vehicle charging and its infrastructure needs to pave the way for electromobility in future.  
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• Responsibilities:  
• Determines technical feasibility of features or solutions by evaluating problem, customer requirements, possible solutions and technology requirements.  
• Exercises judgement in prioritizing tasks and selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.  
• Create low-level design of modules of a software application through proper documentation and diagrams.  
• Develops software solutions by studying requirements, clarifying customer/user needs, analysing data and processes and following established software development practices and processes.  
• Develops proof of concepts for technical evaluation and early customer feedback  
• Updates and shares knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing technology; reading professional publications  
• Networks with internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.  

• Good command in JavaScript/TypeScript. Knowledge of Java/Python will be a plus.  
• Experience in Debugging/troubleshooting TypeScript code.  
• Experience in API development (REST/GraphQL etc)  
• Experience in development of Web and Mobile(android/iOS) applications  
• Exposure of Parallel and Asynchronous programming  
• Experience in writing Unit tests (Jest or any similar framework)  
• Should be proficient in relational Database concepts (Postgres etc.)  
• Knowledge of Non-relational Databases would be a plus.  
• Good Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming Concepts.  
• Good Understanding of Design Patterns.  
• Good command of Data structures, Algorithms and Complexity.  
• Good at problem solving and analytical skills.  
• Experience with Source Code Versioning systems (Git etc)  
• Understanding of Micro services Architecture would be a plus has context menu

About the team

Vakilsearch is on a mission to make Legal Simple. We are the leaders in Indian Legal, Tax and Compliance. Our mission is simplifying businesses to be in compliance with Government through end to end process and workflow automation. This is the key initiative of Vakilsearch as we look to revolutionize legal space in India.

We are a technology-driven platform, offering services that cover the legal needs of start-ups and established businesses. Some of our services include incorporation, government registrations & filings, accounting, documentation and annual compliances. In addition, we offer a wide range of services to individuals, such as property agreements and tax filings. Our mission is to provide one-click access to individuals and businesses for all their legal and professional needs.

• Strong proficiency with JavaScript
• Strong knowledge in JavaScript Object Oriented Programming
• Strong Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks such as Express
• Good Understanding of the nature of asynchronous programming model
• Good Understanding of callbacks and event emitters
• Good Experience in Node.js Module/Library development
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• Working experience with MongoDB or equivalent nosql data store

This person MUST have:

• B.E Computer Science or equivalent
• 5 years experience with the Django framework
• Experience with building APIs (REST or GraphQL) 
• Strong Troubleshooting and debugging skills
• React.js knowledge would be an added bonus 
• Understanding on how to use a database like Postgres (prefered choice), SQLite, MongoDB, MySQL.
• Sound knowledge of object-oriented design and analysis.
• A strong passion for writing simple, clean and efficient code.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools Git.
• Strong communication skills.

Experience:

• Min 5 year experience
• Startup experience is a must. 

Location:

• Remote developer

Timings:

• 40 hours a week but with 4 hours a day overlapping with client timezone.  Typically clients are in California PST Timezone.

Position:

• Full time/Direct
• We have great benefits such as PF, medical insurance, 12 annual company holidays, 12 PTO leaves per year, annual increments, Diwali bonus, spot bonuses and other incentives etc.
• We dont believe in locking in people with large notice periods.  You will stay here because you love the company.  We have only a 15 days notice period.