Software Engineer - Backend (Node.js)

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

Tasks:

·      You will take part in the design of the architecture and the development of modern software-based applications in the back-end (Node.JS, TypeScript, Nest.JS)

·      You support the technological conception, programming and implementation of new features

·      You help manage IoT-to-Cloud services, Microservices, Kubernetes and Docker on GCP

Requirements:

·      Bachelor or Master student in an IT-related field of study

·      Ability to holistically conceive applications in multiple technologies in the backend

·      Experience in agile software development with JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.JS and ideally Nest.JS

·      First experiences in Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP) and Docker

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Nice to Have:

·      Experience with GraphQL, Microservices, Kubernetes

·      Understanding of IoT device management and message brokers like AMQP or MQTT

Benefits:

·      A responsible position in a fast-growing and highly innovative start-up

·      An agile and diverse team with colleagues from all over the world

·      English speaking open work environment, with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths

·      Advanced technology stack leveraging cutting-edge IoT hardware and software

·      Creative freedom for own ideas, projects and personal development

·      Team building, learning and start-up events

We are looking for an experienced Java Developer with strong proficiency in Kafka and MongoDB to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in designing and developing high-performance, scalable, and reliable applications in a microservices architecture. You will be responsible for building real-time data processing systems, integrating various services, and ensuring smooth data flow across systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable Java applications with a focus on performance and reliability.
• Build and maintain Kafka-based real-time data pipelines for handling high-volume, low-latency data.
• Work with MongoDB to design and optimize database schemas and queries for high throughput and availability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features and improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Ensure software quality through best practices, including testing, code reviews, and continuous integration.
• Implement and maintain security best practices in both code and data handling.
• Participate in agile development cycles, including sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in Java development, with a strong understanding of core Java concepts (J2EE, multithreading, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, including setting up brokers, producers, consumers, and understanding Kafka Streams.
• Proficient in working with MongoDB for designing efficient data models, indexing, and optimizing queries.
• Experience with microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes is a plus.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, message-driven architectures, and event streaming.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and optimize code for high-performance systems.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

Rejolut is one of the award-winning fastest-growing emerging tech company which is working on leading technology like Blockchain, ML & AI, Complex mobile & web apps, IoT, etc.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing a highly scalable and secure code.

Responsibilities:-
- Able to take the Extreme Ownership of modules/product/projects
- Able to learn & implement new technology/framework/library at God Speed
- Able to come with an optimal solution for the business problem
- Can handle calls with the client & customer to know their feedback
- Writing clean code & able to dig into other's code or open-source code.

Desired Candidate Profile:-
- Good problem-solving skills are a must

- Expertise in Node.js development, Javascript (hands-on Experience )
- Exposure to developing APIs with Node JS
- Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it such as Express, sails.js, StrongLoop, etc
- Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL database
- Knowledge of tools like Docker, Git, Postman, JSdocs, etc.
- Basic understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
- Added advantage (Python or Ruby or Golang)
- Self-motivated and able to drive the team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in working in fintech is a plus

 How we are different 
 -We are a young and dynamic team who are obsessed with solving the business problem at scale.   

-We are a technology agnostic company that focuses more on finding the optimal solution to the business problem rather than technology.

 Why join us
 - We provide a huge learning curve. Spending 1.5-2 years with us will put you 3 years ahead in the career.
- We work only on cutting edge technology like React, React Native, Flutter, NodeJS, Python, Go, Svelte, ELM
- There are two technology Co-founder in the company who are pretty much hands-on and have earlier bult the Consumer application which is downloaded millions of times and are in leadership position in copanies like Samsung, Purplle, Loylty Rewardz.
- Get mentored by the best in the industry
- Flexible working hours
- Perks best in the industry

• 2 - 5 years of hands-on experience with Mongo DB as a Developer.
• Deploy and create MongoDB clusters with appropriate configuration once the machines are provisioned
• Be able to script, and have programming ability with MongoDB shell and/or other programming languages
• Configure and monitor replica sets and Sharded Clusters
• Ability and experience in working with applications that work with MongoDB such as Java, Node.js and/or others
• Experience with MongoDB security, managing roles and permissions
• Experience with MongoDB backups and restores, manually and using MongoDB and other tools
• Knowledge and experience in working with MongoDB Ops Manager and/or Cloud manager
• Knowledge and/or experience working with MongoDB Atlas
• Knowledge of at least one DevOps tool such as Puppet, Chef, Ansible or similar
• Experience with ORM tools such as spring data is preferred.

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.

Desired candidates must have 3-7 years of experience as NodeJs Developer.

If the candidate cannot relocate to Gurgaon, 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