
Counter (https://counter.app/) a young, ambitious investor-funded technology startup bringing innovative new ideas to age-old problems within the hospitality sector. Our product connects and creates a global community of makers in the hospitality space while offering an efficient, simple solution for all their property management needs. Our team has a collective experience of over 25 years in this sector and are determined to use this knowledge to create a product that we would love to use. We currently operate out of Berlin, Germany and Goa, India (yes, you read that right). You will be working alongside a dynamic, creative, analytical & collaborative team that is passionate about meaningful work and always treat each other with kindness and respect.
Job Description
We are looking for a NodeJS developer interested in building a web application. You will be responsible for architecting and building this application, as well as coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, we are looking for a strong team player who can find the balance between perfectionism and speed.
We are currently building most of our product using the MERN stack but fundamentally believe that any technology is merely a tool to serve a greater purpose of making our customers lives amazing.
Responsibilities
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Build smooth and functional API endpoints in line with our product roadmap
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Work on 3rd party integrations to strengthen the product functionality
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Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks.
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Work with CI/CD and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest
quality
Skills
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Strong written and verbal communication skills enabling a remote work culture within the organization
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Knowledge of programming in NodeJS is a fundamental requirement. It would be really helpful if you could showcase a past project.
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Experience with MongoDB/NoSQL databases is desirable
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Proficiency with git is critical. Familiarity with Jira and Confluence is a plus
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Comfortable working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency
conflicts Deep understanding of efficient REST APIs
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Experience with automated testing suites (jest, enzyme) would be desirable
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Self-driven, an ability to learn fast, efficiently troubleshoot and independently deliver
results without constant supervision
Our product is currently live with active customers across the globe. Happy to assist with any queries and questions about the role

About Hostel Crowd Hospitality Pvt Ltd.
About
We are a young, ambitious investor-funded technology startup bringing innovative new ideas to age-old problems within the hospitality sector. Our product connects and creates a global community of makers in the hospitality space while offering an efficient, simple solution for all their property management needs. Our team has a collective experience of over 25 years in this sector and are determined to use this knowledge to create a product that we would love to use. We currently operate out of Berlin, Germany and Goa, India (yes, you read that right). You will be working alongside a dynamic, creative, analytical & collaborative team that is passionate about meaningful work and always treat each other with kindness and respect. You will initially be working out of Goa with opportunities to progressively move towards remote work.
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3. Troubleshooting issues in the implementation and debug builds.
4. Working with front-end and back-end developers on projects.
5. Testing functionality for users and the backend.
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8. Recording and reporting on work done in Laravel.
9. Maintaining web-based applications.
10. Presenting work in meetings with clients and management.
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12. A solid understanding of application design using Laravel.
14. Knowledge of database design and querying using MySQL.
15. Proficiency in HTML/CSS and JavaScript.
16. Practical experience using the MVC architecture.
17. Problem-solving skills and critical mindset.
18. Great communication skills. The desire and ability to learn new things.
Mandatory Skills:
1. Solid understanding of Laravel framework
2. MySQL & PostgreSQL
3. API Development & Integration
4. GIT, GIT Hub, GIT Lab, Bit Bucket, SVN
- Develop, test, and maintain server-side applications using Node.js and related technologies.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices architecture to support frontend functionality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Optimize application performance, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and methodologies to improve development processes.
Mandatory
- SaaS experience of 2 years with total development experience of 4 years
- Must have worked in a smaller company of less than 100
- Should have built solutions/softwares end to end and not just as a part of bigger team
- Should see themselves going deeper into the same role even 5 years down the line
- Should have knowledge on Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS
- Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and Node.js design patterns.
- Proficiency in working with databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL.
- Experience with API development, including RESTful services and microservices.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug complex server-side issues.
Essential
- Proficiency with version control systems like Git.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
- Knowledge of system design and scalable architecture.
- Understanding of security best practices and implementing secure APIs.
Good to Have
- Experience with GraphQL and related backend technologies.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.
- Experience with platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, or other e-commerce technologies.
- Exposure to frontend technologies such as React for better cross-functional collaboration.

Skills Required:
- 7+ years of experience as software engineer.
- Experience in Dot.Net technologies - Asp.Net MVC, WebAPI, .NetCore
- Experience in ORM like Entity Framework /Dapper
- Experience with Object-Oriented Design and SOLID principles
- Experience with Unit Testing, Mocking and Dependency Injection frameworks
- Experience with SQL Server, NoSQL or other database technology
- Experience with software quality, testing procedures and build automation tools
- Knowledge of the Principles & Patterns of Agile Software
- Ability to understand and troubleshoot existing code and maintain existing systems.
- Ability to identity performance bottlenecks.
- Experience working with version control tools such as GIT and CI/CD tools.

About KAFQA
At Kafqa, we are building the next generation performing arts platform. Our mission is to transform how India learns, performs & watchers performing arts. We are currently in stealth mode with a target public launch date in April. Our launch services consist of technology enabled dance classes in our proprietary studios, production facilities and social media broadcasting & competitions.
Founder & Team
The founder is Shariq Plasticwala. He is a graduate of IIT Bombay & Stanford GSB. He was part of the founding team of Amazon India where he played a key role for over 8 years. Among his roles at Amazon, he was the CEO of Amazon’s first joint venture in India and a Board Member of Amazon’s payments business. The other members of the founding team consist of senior executives from Shiamak Davar & Byju’s.
Background
- At least 1+ years’ experience in back-end development in a fast-paced environment, working in Python & Django Framework
- Deep understanding of technologies used in web-deployed SaaS products, including Rest APIs
- Exposure to AWS, Azure or other cloud providers
Opportunity
We will share our workload as a team and we expect you to work on a broad range of tasks. Here’s are some of the things you might have to do on any given day:
- Developing APIs and endpoints for deployments of our product
- Infrastructure Development such as building databases, creating and maintaining automated jobs
- Build out the back-end to deploy and scale our product
- Build POCs for client deployments
- Document your code, write test cases, etc.
Skills
- Hands-on experience with Python (1+ years)
- Sound understanding of Postgres and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB
- Deep familiarity with UNIX, major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), DevOps
- Understanding of databases, and related tools, paradigms
Required Skills:
- 3+ years of experience with development in JAVA technology.
- Strong Java Basics
- SpringBoot or Spring MVC
- Hands-on experience with Relational Databases (SQL query or Hibernate) + Mongo (JSON parsing)
- Proficient in REST API development
- Messaging Queue (RabitMQ or Kafka)
- Microservices
- Any Caching Mechanism
- Good at problem-solving
Good to Have Skills:
- 4+ years of experience in using Java/J2EE tech stacks
- Good understanding of data structures and algorithms.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced internet start-up environment.
- Experience in technical mentorship/coaching is highly desirable.
- Understanding of AI/ML algorithms is a plus.
We are looking for a Node.js Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. Therefore, a basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well.
- 2+ years of experience with Node.js/Express.js or similar framework
- 1+ years of experience with MongoDB
- 1+ years of experience creating REST APIs and backend systems
- Experience with Docker is a plus
- 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
- Server Setup/AWS/GCP experience is a plus
- Creating APIs and backend systems
- Scraping sites and creating backend dashboards for data management
- Backend infrastructure management and deployment
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.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or similar.
- At least two years of experience as a Node.js developer.
- Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
- 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.

- Experienced backend developer with extensive work on nodejs and backbonejs along with good English spoken language.
- Develop new user-facing features
- Build structured, reusable code and libraries for future use
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Maintain, contribute and adhere to our programming best practices and guidelines
- Advanced understanding of emerging web technologies
Key Functions & Roles of the Candidate:
- Would be part of core technical team and will be updating the product with new and challenging tasks
- Good understanding of the concepts behind models, collections, and views
- Familiarity with input validation techniques and approaches
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Enthusiasm for innovation in the tech industry, including continuous learning and improvement
Specific Skill Set:
- Salesforce Implementation or Knowledge
- Node.js, MongoDB, Heroku API
- API and NODE.JS is a must
We are a fast growing Chennai-based startup (with venture funding) and clients like Swiggy!
We are here for the long run and are led by strong engineers with experience at top tier firms
and authors of Java Standards at Sun Microsystems
We're building an awesome enterprise product that is already transforming businesses across
the globe
We have raised investment, so this role will not vanish in a few months
Our mentors include the Vice Chairman of HCL Technologies, Chairman of Singapore Airlines,
Senior leaders from LinkedIn etc.
Other background information
We're looking for strong, passionate developers who want to join our team and grow
We move fast, and will make you an offer in a few days for the right person
The job location will be in Chennai (it is the SaaS capital of India)
Please only apply if you are open to moving to Chennai (or are already here)
This won't be a 10 - 6 job, but you will be given amazing responsibilities
You will learn a ton, have a lot of flexibility, and have fun while doing it!
Responsibilities
1. Own major parts of our tech stack, but primarily the Javascript work
2. Build cutting edge applications in Node.JS, React/Angular etc.
3. Work on new tech that we are already some of the leading users of (like Firebase)
4. Work closely with mobile team, UX and PM team to construct creative solutions
5. Develop reusable custom components that can be used across application at run time
6. Optimize, improve efficiency, scalability, stability of application
7. MUST BE reliable, and be able to communicate clearly
8. MUST BE able to own and deliver their own work within deadlines, professionally
Bonus Points for experience using Firebase, NoSQL, or building high-scale applications.
Job Perks
Daily breakfast
Nice Friday team lunches
Macbook
Informal work environment - without hierarchy
Stock options (in lakhs)
Stipend to attend conferences
Potential travel to Singapore
Notice period: less than 45 days.
CTC :No bar for right candidate.
5+ relevant experience.
Candidates comfortable to relocate at Chennai can apply.

