Principal Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Node.js Developer with Rect Native experience to build, enhance, and maintain ERP and EdTech platforms. The role involves developing scalable backend services, integrating ERP modules, and supporting education-focused systems such as LMS, student management, exams, and fee management.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js,Rect Native,PHP.

Build and integrate ERP modules for EdTech platforms (Admissions, Students, Exams, Attendance, Fees, Reports).

Design and consume RESTful APIs and third-party integrations (payment gateway, SMS, email).

Work with databases (MySQL / MongoDB / PostgreSQL) for high-volume education data.

Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.

Collaborate with frontend, QA, and product teams.

Debug, troubleshoot, and provide production support.

Required Skills

Strong experience in Node.js (Express.js / NestJS).

Working experience in PHP (Core PHP / Laravel / CodeIgniter).

Hands-on experience with ERP systems.

Domain experience in EdTech / Education ERP / LMS.

Strong knowledge of MySQL and database design.

Experience with authentication, role-based access, and reporting.

Familiarity with Git, APIs, and server environments.

Preferred Skills

Experience with online examination systems.

Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS / Azure).

Understanding of security best practices (CSRF, XSS, SQL Injection).

Exposure to microservices or modular architecture.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

3–6 years of relevant experience in Node.js & PHP development

Skills:- NodeJS (Node.js), PHP, ERP management, EdTech, MySQL, API and Amazon Web Services (AWS)

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

We are looking for a Software Development Engineer (Java Backend) to join our team! As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for the end-to-end development and delivery of our products.

Diverse Hiring: SDE 3 (Java Backend) | 5-8 Y | Bangalore WFO | Females Only |

Prefer qualified candidates from Premium Institutes - NIT / IIT / IIIT / REC / BITS / REC with relevant working from Products / Unicorns alike Flipkart, Amazon, CRED, Swiggy, Zomato, Jupiter, Blinkit, OYO, Ola, Uber, Pine Labs, PayTM,

Scope Of Work:

Design, develop, deliver & maintain highly-scalable, cloud-native products, working with product and design teams.

Ability to ship to production in small testable pieces of code, in quick iterations

A good grasp of scalable software development, with a DevOps mindset

Providing people and technical leadership to your engineering teams

Support in developing and managing companies IT infrastructure

Participate in the hiring of world-class engineers and grow the engineering team

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Must have a deep understanding of both development and operations processes, as well as a strong technical background.

5+ years of experience developing software products - Java.

Demonstrable experience in leading software teams by example.

• gathering and analyzing user/business system requirements, Participate in design meetings and consult with clients to refine, test and debug programs to meet business.
• Develop, test and implement new software programs
• Identifying areas for modification in existing programs and subsequently developing these modifications
• Clearly and regularly communicate with management and technical support colleagues
• Design and Applications, Web Sites, Data Communication Processes and User Interfaces
• Writing and implementing efficient code
• Determining operational practicality
• Test, maintain and recommend software improvements to ensure strong functionality and optimization
• Working closely with other developers, UX designers, business and systems analysts
• Analyze user requirements , Make good technical decisions that provide solutions to business challenges
• achieve resolution to outstanding problems or issues
• Communicate effectively and professionally in all forms of communication with internal and external customers
• Possess strong problem solving and decision making skills while using good judgment