Node.js Developer (Esports Experience)

We are looking to expand our existing Python team across our offices in Surat. This position is for SDE-1 - Junior Software Engineer.

The requirements are as follows:

1) Familiar with the the Django REST API Framework.

2) Experience with the FAST API framework will be a plus

3) Strong grasp of basic python programming concepts ( We do ask a lot of questions on this on our interviews :) )

4) Experience with databases like MongoDB , Postgres , Elasticsearch , REDIS will be a plus

5) Experience with any ML library will be a plus.

6) Familiarity with using git , writing unit test cases for all code written and CI/CD concepts will be a plus as well.

7) Familiar with basic code patterns like MVC.

8) Grasp on basic data structures.

About Root Node

We’re an early-stage startup building intelligent tools for planning, scheduling, and optimization—starting with timetabling and warehouse logistics. Backed by deep domain expertise and a growing customer pipeline, we’re now building our core tech team. This is not just a coding job — it's a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up.

About the job

• Design and implement robust backend systems and APIs using Java or similar backend language and Spring Boot or equivalent frameworks
• Integrate backend services with existing custom ERP systems 
• Work closely with the founder on product architecture, feature prioritization, and go-to-market feedback
• Take full ownership of features — from system design and development to deployment and iterative improvements
• Help shape our engineering culture and technical foundations

You're a Great Fit If You:

• Have 3+ years of experience in backend development
• Are strong in Java or similar languages (e.g., Kotlin, Go, Node.js)
• Have solid experience with Spring Boot or equivalent backend frameworks
• Have integrated with ERP or enterprise systems in production environments
• Are comfortable with both SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB)
• Understand REST API development, authentication, Docker
• Have an entrepreneurial mindset — you're excited about ownership, ambiguity, and making decisions that shape the product and company
• Want more than just a job — you want to build, solve, and learn rapidly

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• High degree of ownership and autonomy
• Ability to shape the tech and product direction from Day 1
• Transparent and fast decision-making culture
• A builder’s environment — solve real-world problems with real impact

Our Tech Stack :

- PHP, Code igniter, MVC Framework

- Node JS, React JS, JavaScript, HTML, CSS

- Ajax, JQuery - Redis, SQL/Maria DB

- Linux

Few Challenges we are working on right now:

- Working on various optimization to improve page speed.

- Improving Server Response & Load balancing.

- Server side development on various projects.

- Customized CRM to increase leads handled per salesperson to double a day.

- Create a platform for users to create

Job Objectives:

- Integration of user

- facing elements developed by front

- end developers with server

- side logic

- Optimize web applications to maximize speed and scale. Support diverse clients from high

- powered desktop computers to small mobile devices

- Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability

- Implementation of security and data protection

- Collaborate with senior management, operations & business team

- Building Rest APIs and maintain Database optimizations

Looking For:

- Great understanding of Node, react, Express, Socket.io, MVVM framework

- Worked on e- commerce website, server handling and deployments scripts

- The one who has worked on customer facing product for 2 years

- Strong knowledge of MEAN stack ( Min 1 yr professional working experience) with basic understanding of LAMP

- Experience designing scalable, fault tolerant systems and databases.

We are looking for a talented Node.js Developer to join our growing development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining server-side applications using Node.js.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop, test, and maintain server-side applications using Node.js.
2. Design and implement scalable and high-performance APIs.
3. Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements using server-side logic.
4. Implement security and data protection measures.
5. Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure the smooth operation of applications.
6. Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to define software requirements and specifications.
7. Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and advancements in Node.js development.
8. Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback.
9. Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
10. Work with databases, such as MongoDB, MySQL, or other NoSQL databases.

Qualifications:

1. Proven experience as a Node.js Developer or similar role.
2. Strong proficiency in JavaScript and server-side frameworks (e.g., Express.js).
3. Experience with front-end technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
4. Knowledge of RESTful API design and development.
5. Familiarity with databases and data modeling.
6. Understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
7. Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
8. Solid understanding of security best practices for web development.
9. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
10. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven work experience as a Node.js Developer with a portfolio of relevant projects.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to work in an existing codebase and collaborate with a diverse team
• Experience in building enterprise-scale backend REST APIs with frameworks such as Nest.js & Express.js using an API-first paradigm
• Intimate knowledge of crafting highly performant database queries
• Hands-on experience implementing relational database structures, including tables, indexes, views, etc.
• A mindset towards building systems for the cloud and DevOps fundamentals
• Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services is good to have. If not then willingness to learn should be there.
• Focus towards building security, performance, and scalability into services from the beginning
• Experience with debugging code and troubleshooting technical issues in order to craft appropriate solutions

• Excellent knowledge in one or more of Python/NodeJS REST Frameworks 
• Hands on experience in system architecture and data modelling. Experience with databases like MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB.
• Devops capabilities - with good understanding of deployments and cloud infrastructure. In depth knowledge of container architecture using Docker is must. 
• Scaled systems using RabbitMQ/ Redis /Celery/ Kafka