NodeJS Developer

Role - Node.js Developer

Experience - 3-8 Yrs

Location - Bangalore (WFO)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Node.js Developer to build highly scalable, resilient, and production-ready backend systems. In this role, you will lead backend development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive engineering excellence throughout the software development lifecycle.

If you are passionate about designing cloud-native applications, writing clean and maintainable code, and building robust distributed systems, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Scrum Masters to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for large-scale production systems.
• Develop and maintain batch processing and scheduled jobs using Python and Shell scripting.
• Lead backend architecture discussions and provide technical guidance to the engineering team.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers.
• Own the complete software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Design and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS or GCP.
• Implement containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure application security, performance, scalability, and reliability by following engineering best practices.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, retrospectives, and release planning.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development.
• 3+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs using Node.js.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, JSON, and REST API design.
• Experience developing batch processing solutions using Python and Shell scripting.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Git and collaborative branching strategies.
• Experience building and deploying applications on AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Good working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, security best practices, and scalable architecture.
• Experience leading technical discussions, performing code reviews, and mentoring engineering teams.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building highly available and fault-tolerant backend systems.
• Knowledge of performance optimization and application monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Work on modern cloud-native technologies and scalable distributed systems.
• Collaborate with talented engineers in a high-impact environment.
• Opportunity to influence architecture and technical direction.
• Continuous learning, ownership, and career growth in a collaborative engineering culture.

JioTesseract, a digital arm of Reliance Industries, is India's leading and largest AR/VR organization with the mission to democratize mixed reality for India and the world. We make products at the cross of hardware, software, content and services with focus on making India the leader in spatial computing. We specialize in creating solutions in AR, VR and AI, with some of our notable products such as JioGlass, JioDive, 360 Streaming, Metaverse, AR/VR headsets for consumers and enterprise space.

About the Job

As a Cloud Backend Engineer you will design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend systems in cloud environments. You will be responsible for building cloud-native applications, optimizing backend performance, and ensuring seamless integration with frontend services and third-party systems.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Backend Development
• Design and implement scalable and high-performance backend services and APIs for cloud-based applications.
• Develop microservices architectures and serverless functions to support business needs.
• Ensure backend systems are secure, reliable, and performant, adhering to best practices and industry standards.
• Cloud Infrastructure and Deployment
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), or Azure.
• Deploy and maintain backend services using cloud-native technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker, AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions).
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate deployment processes and ensure smooth delivery of updates.
• Performance Optimization
• Monitor and optimize the performance of backend services, including database queries, API responses, and system throughput.
• Implement caching strategies, load balancing, and other performance-enhancing techniques to ensure scalability and responsiveness.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues and system bottlenecks.
• Database Management
• Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and performance.
• Implement data access patterns and optimize queries for efficient data retrieval and storage.
• Ensure backup, recovery, and data security practices are in place.
• Integration and Collaboration
• Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate backend services with frontend applications and third-party systems.
• Participate in architectural discussions and provide input on system design and technology choices.
• Ensure clear communication and documentation of backend services, APIs, and system interactions.
• Security and Compliance
• Implement security best practices to protect backend services from threats and vulnerabilities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including data privacy and protection requirements.
• Conduct regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to maintain system integrity.
• Testing and Quality Assurance
• Develop and maintain automated tests for backend services, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests.
• Perform code reviews and participate in quality assurance processes to ensure high code quality and reliability.
• Monitor and address issues identified during testing and production deployments.
• Documentation and Knowledge Sharing
• Document backend services, APIs, and infrastructure setups to facilitate knowledge sharing and support.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, API specifications, and deployment guides.
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members and contribute to a collaborative development environment.

What We Need To See

• Strong experience in backend development, cloud technologies, and distributed systems, with a focus on building robust, high-performance solutions.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on cloud-based applications.
• Proven experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and cloud-native technologies.
• Experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless architectures.
• Technical Expertise in:

1. Backend Development

• Strong experience with backend programming languages such as Node.js, Python
• Expertise in working with frameworks such as NestJS, Express.js, or Django.

2. Microservices Architecture

• Experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of service discovery, API gateways, and distributed tracing.

3. API Development

• Proficiency in designing, building, and maintaining RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with API security, rate limiting, and authentication mechanisms (e.g., JWT, OAuth).

4. Database Management

• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).
• Experience in database schema design, optimization, and management. 

5. Cloud Services

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Azure,AWS or Google Cloud.

6. Performance Optimization

• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of backend services.

7. Security

• Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing secure coding practices.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Desired candidates must have 2-6 years experience as NodeJs Developer. If the candidate is not able to relocate to Gurgaon then we can also provide permanent Work from home for this position.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Responsible for understanding functional and business requirements and translate them into effective code
• Provide support till deployment of code into production.
• Ownership for ensuring code optimization, problem diagnosis, and on-time delivery
• Implement solutions as per the pre-defined framework /guidelines and adherence to processes
• Finding an optimal solution for the problem statement
• Conduct peer code review.

What candidate should know about:

• Excellent hands-on experience with Node.Js, Express.Js, JavaScript
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Excellent hands-on experience with MongoDB, Mongo aggregation, MySQL
• Ability to build REST services, Authentications, MVC applications
• Excellent Object Oriented Programming skills and ability to write modular, secure, scalable, and maintainable code
• Experience with Elastic Search, Redis.
• Knowledge about AWS components (S3, EC2, Cloudfront, Redis Clusters, etc.)
• Self-learning abilities are required
• Familiarity with upcoming new technologies is a strong plus