NodeJS Developer

Title: Sr Software Engineer, Backend

Level: L3 

Location: Hyderabad, India

Department: Engineering

Company

Talent Systems, LLC is the leading technology solution provider for casting and auditioning to the entertainment industry. Casting directors and agents worldwide use Talent Systems’ portfolio of products to source and manage talent across film, television, commercials, theater and digital projects, powering an unparalleled, global casting software ecosystem. 

We are headquartered in Los Angeles and operate in the US, Canada, UK, Australia and India. Our portfolio brands include Casting Networks, Spotlight, Cast It Systems, Cast It Talent, Casting Frontier, Staff Me Up, Cast It Reach & Tagmin.

Company Core Values

Job Description

We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Software Engineer to join our backend team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, with a solid understanding of backend development best practices. Experience with the AWS ecosystem and working knowledge of Elasticsearch or similar caching/search technologies is essential. Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and PostgreSQL is also required. Knowledge of React.js is a plus.

• Required:
• 5+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Strong proficiency with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Demonstrated experience in architecting and implementing microservice architectures.
• Extensive experience with AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, etc.
• Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch or similar caching/search technologies.
• Proficient with Docker and container orchestration concepts.
• Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Solid experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design and query optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Preferred:
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, including integration testing frameworks and best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with React.js is a plus but not mandatory.
• Ability to mentor and lead junior developers effectively.

• Soft skills:
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams from different cultures and geolocations. 
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Design, and develop scalable and maintainable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Drive the design and implementation of microservice-based architectures to support our platform’s scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, robust software solutions.
• Implement and optimize search and caching solutions using Elasticsearch or similar technologies.
• Build, maintain, and optimize containerized applications using Docker.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery.
• Utilize AWS services extensively to deploy, monitor, and scale backend applications.
• Design, optimize, and maintain PostgreSQL databases, including schema design and query performance tuning.
• Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote best practices in software engineering and architecture.
• Deliver high-quality features on time by maintaining a balance between speed and precision.
• Participate in sprint planning, daily standups, and code reviews, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Company Description

BeBetta is a gamified platform designed for gamers who crave excitement, engagement, and real-world rewards. By playing games and making live predictions, users earn BetCoins, which can be redeemed for tangible prizes. Our unique approach blends gaming, predictions, and rewards, driving an immersive experience that revolutionizes user engagement. We are a high-growth, data-driven, and gamified tech startup committed to innovation and impact.

The Opportunity:

BeBetta is building the future of fan engagement. To do this, we need a backend that can handle millions of concurrent users making real-time predictions during live events. This requires a shift in our technology towards systems built for massive scale and low latency.

That’s where you come in. We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to lead our transition to a Go-based microservices architecture. You will be the driving force behind our most critical systems—the prediction engine, the rewards ledger, the real-time data pipelines. While our roots are in Node.js, our future is in Go, and you will be instrumental in building that future.

What You'll Achieve:

• Architect our core backend in Golang: You will design and build the services that are the backbone of the BeBetta experience, ensuring they are blazingly fast and incredibly reliable.
• Solve hard concurrency problems: You'll tackle challenges unique to real-time gaming and betting, ensuring fairness and accuracy for thousands of simultaneous user actions.
• Drive technical strategy: You will own the roadmap for evolving our architecture, including the thoughtful migration of essential services from Node.js to Go.
• Elevate the engineering bar: Through mentorship, exemplary code, and architectural leadership, you will help make our entire team better.
• Ship with impact: You will see your work go live quickly, directly enhancing the experience for our growing user base.

What You'll Bring:

• A track record of building and deploying high-performance backend systems in Golang.
• Senior-level experience (4+ years) in system design, microservices, and API development.
• Pragmatic experience with Node.js and an understanding of how to manage and migrate a monolithic or service-based system.
• Deep knowledge of database principles (PostgreSQL preferred) and high-performance data access patterns (using tools like Redis).
• Expertise in modern infrastructure: Docker, Kubernetes, and a major cloud provider (GCP/AWS).
• A strong belief that testing, observability, and clean architecture are not optional.
• An innate curiosity and a passion for solving complex problems, whether they're in code or on a whiteboard.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

This isn't just another backend role. This is a chance to put your fingerprint on the foundational technology of a fast-growing company in the exciting world of sports tech and gaming. You'll have the autonomy to make big decisions and the support of a team that's all-in on the mission.

• 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.

• At least 3 years' experience as a Node.js developer.
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
• Mandatory experience in MongoDB and MySql.
• Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.

• At least one year experience with PHP or NodeJS.
• Experience with at least one Relational database like MongoDB, MySQL or NoSQL
• Experience with multiple PHP frameworks will be plus(e.g Wordpress, Laravel, Codeigniter,Symfony, cakePHP)
• Proficiency with multiple PHP Frameworks.
• Proficiency designing and building APIs.
• Comfortable in a work environment that requires strong problem-solving skills and independent self-direction coupled with team collaboration and open communication
• Thorough knowledge of Ajax, Javascript, HTML,CSS and other web technologies XHTML and HTML5 coding is desirable.
• Experience in both Linux and Windows environment development. Understanding of RESTful web services.
• Work in a fast-paced, creative atmosphere to develop new ideas that adapt to evolving user needs
• Experience using Git / GitHub. Excellent communication skills      

What are we looking for?

A passionate backend developer Node.js specifically.

Who Should apply?

Apply only If you

● Think you are atleast 8 on 10 in Node.js

● And have been coding in Node.js for 3+ years

● Are super enthusiastic about building something that adds immense value to the lives of atleast 10Mn people

● Have built things single handedly

● Have immense hunger to learn, grow and prove yourself

Shortlisting Criteria

You will have to do a coding test.

We respect your time and are in no way doubting your skills, but that’s how you would like to hire someone in your team, right?

Why work with us?

Infinite freedom & ownership.

Work directly with the founders.

Zerodha the most profitable startup in the country, only has a 30 member tech team. We’re presently a 4 member tech team, you will be number 5.

Like you, we too love solving for time and space complexities.

What is the company about?

We are creating a stock market of creators.

Where Social Media Influencers can get funded by their fans and in return issue them coins which represent a stake in their future income.Imagine if you had invested in Tanmay Bhatt or CarryMinati 5 years back

Job description

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.

Responsibilities:

Have the passion and experience for building responsive, elegant and engaging experiences with future friendly web technologies

Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server side logic

Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code with proper documentation

Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performance applications

Implementation of security and data protection

Integration of data storage solutions

Continually keep yourself and your design team updated with the latest changes in your industry’s standards

Requirements

1+ years Experience

Strong proficiency with JavaScript

Knowledge of Node.js, Express.js and other frameworks required to create a scalable and effective application

Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds

Good understanding of basics of SQL and/or NoSQL databases

Very strong understanding of working with at least one SQL or NoSQL database in node js(Without ORM preferably)

Understanding of commonly used node modules

Good understanding of server-side templating languages

Good understanding of server-side CSS pre-processors such as SASS, LESS, etc.

Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3

Understanding accessibility and security compliance

User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments using OpenID, OAuth2.0, etc.

Creating secure and scalable APIs using standards like REST API, GraphQL, etc.

Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system

Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application

Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimising output to match the specific platform

Creating database schemes that represent and support business processes

Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests

Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GIT Critical thinker and problem-solving skills Team player Good time-management skills Great interpersonal and communication skills.