Senior Backend Developer - NodeJS

1) Be open to learn new frameworks like Hapi.JS , Typescript , Nest.JS

2) Strong DB concepts , and hands on knowledge on MongoDB , REDIS

3) Experience working with micro-services will be a plus

4) Experience working with JWT and IAM systems will be a plus

5) Experience working with Postman , Swagger will be a plus

6) TDD knowledge is an advantage and also working with Unit Test code and familiar with test code coverage concepts.

7) Strong operating system knowledge is a plus with knowledge of how to manage threads.

8) Working experience with RabbitMQ , Kafka will be a plus

9) Strong knowledge of JS internals is a must.

About the Role

We are looking for a Node Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain the server-

side logic for our next-generation healthcare platform. You will work closely with cross-

functional teams to build high-performance, scalable, and secure applications that power

seamless experiences for hospitals, insurers, and healthcare professionals. The ideal

candidate has strong Node.js and Express expertise and can contribute to the

development of robust backend systems and APIs.

Responsibilities

Backend Development & API Design

• Design and implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js and Express

• Develop microservices architecture for scalable and maintainable backend systems

• Optimize database queries and enhance performance of existing systems

• Write clean, maintainable code following best practices and design patterns

System Integration & Database Management

• Work with SQL and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

• Integrate with third-party services and APIs (hospital systems, insurance platforms)

• Implement caching mechanisms and message queues for improved performance

• Design and manage database schemas, migrations, and data models

Security & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to healthcare security standards (HIPAA, GDPR, ABDM, etc.)

• Implement authentication, authorization, and data encryption mechanisms

• Follow secure coding practices and conduct code security reviews

• Address security vulnerabilities and implement fixes

Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Work closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers

• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions

• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation

• Document APIs, services, and system architecture

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in backend development using Node.js

• Strong proficiency with Express.js framework and RESTful API design

• Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and SQL

• Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker)

• Understanding of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD workflows

• Strong problem-solving abilities and debugging skills

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI/ML integration in backend systems

• Familiarity with healthcare or insurance industry applications

• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra)

• Understanding of event-driven architecture and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

• Proficiency in additional programming languages (Python, JavaScript)

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to build scalable solutions for mission-critical healthcare operations

• Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment with cutting-edge technologies

• Exposure to AI-driven healthcare solutions and enterprise integrations

• Growth potential into Senior Backend Developer or Backend Team Lead roles

We are looking for passionate people who love solving interesting and complex technology challenges, who are enthusiastic about building an industry first innovative product to solve new age real world problems. This role requires strategic leadership, the ability to manage complex technical challenges, and the ability to drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence. As a Backend SDE-2, you will collaborate with key stakeholders across the business, product management, and operations to ensure alignment with the organization's goals and play a critical role in shaping the technology roadmap and engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Work closely with senior leadership to develop and implement engineering strategies that support business objectives. Understand broader organization goals and prepare technology roadmaps.
• Technical Excellence: Guide the team in designing and implementing scalable, extensible and secure software systems. Drive the adoption of best practices in technical architecture, coding standards, and software testing to ensure product delivery with highest speed AND quality.
• Project and Program Management: Setting up aggressive as well as realistic timelines with all the stakeholders, ensure the successful delivery of engineering projects as per the defined timelines with best quality standards ensuring budget constraints are met. Use agile methodologies to manage the development process and resolve bottlenecks.
• Cross-functional collaboration: Collaborate with Product Management, Design, Business, and Operations teams to define project requirements and deliverables. Ensure the smooth integration of engineering efforts across the organization.
• Risk Management: Anticipate and mitigate technical risks and roadblocks. Proactively identify areas of technical debt and drive initiatives to reduce it.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in software engineering
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale, high-impact software projects.
• Strong understanding of software design principles and patterns.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and modern development frameworks.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS), microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience with releational and non-relational databases.
• Experience with Redis, ElasticSearch.
• Experience in DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire teams and stakeholders at all levels.

Skills:- MySQL, Python, Django, AWS, NoSQL, Kafka, Redis, ElasticSearch

Company Overview-

A venture-backed funded startup valued at 30.5 Million Dollars.

The team co-founders are both IIT-IIM Alumni with a strong professional background and are backed by some of the leading global and Indian funds and entrepreneurs.

Role Overview 

As a  Backend Engineer, you will be working closely with our core team in building products from scratch into large-scale platforms and solving business problems leveraging new and innovative technology. More than anything, we are looking for engineers that are eager to learn and build a meaningful company. We are a small team and encourage engineers to wear many hats

Responsibilities 

- Design and build highly reliable and performant applications that deliver a great user experience. 

- Own large technical deliverables and execute in a structured manner. - Take accountability for the overall health of the applications you build. - Platform components as libraries, utilities and promote reuse. 

- Be able to conceptualize and develop prototypes quickly 

Skills & Requirements 

▪ Work Experience between 1-3 years in large scale applications with the desire to work in fast-paced startups 

▪ Experience/Knowledge of Node.JS, Express.JS, AWS, MongoDB. 

We are looking for a highly capable Node.js developer to optimize our web-based application performance. You will be collaborating with our front-end application developers, designing APIs, and integrating data storage and protection solutions.

• Minimum of two years previous experience as a Node.js developer.
• Minimum of two years of experience developing applications using MongoDB.
• Minimum of one year of experience developing applications using ExpressJs.
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Availability to resolve urgent web application issues outside of business hours.

• Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests.
• Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of the APIs.
• Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code.
• Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions.
• Running diagnostic tests and identifying bugs.
• Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas.
• Recommending and implementing improvements to APIs.

Position: Backend Developer 1 / Backend Engineer:

Location: Bangalore

Experience:  .5 to 4 years, preferably in an agile environment

Strong Knowledge Node.js and MongoDB
Good Knowledge on Flask, SQL and other databases
Good Knowledge on Deployment Process (Nginix, Docker, AWS, Digital Ocean)
Basic Knowledge on Python