Senior Backend Developer

Job Description

Expected Notice Period: 30 Days Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST) What do you need for this opportunity? Must have skills required: Agile, CI/CD, Event-driven, Micro services, react, AWS, Docker, Nodejs Responsibilities : Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and services using Nodejs, hosted on AWS. Build and optimize secure, high-performance APIs to support front-end and mobile applications. Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. Implement and manage relational databases, preferably PostgreSQL, ensuring efficient schema design and migrations. Conduct code reviews to ensure high-quality, maintainable code and adherence to best practices. Optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability through comprehensive testing and monitoring. Utilize containerization technologies like Docker and infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform. Stay updated on industry trends to recommend improvements to the backend technology stack. Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Qualifications : 5+ years of experience in backend development with a focus on scalable systems. Strong proficiency in NodeJS and NestJS for building modern, maintainable APIs. Hands-on experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL, and schema management. Proficiency in AWS cloud services and deploying scalable applications. Solid understanding of API design, REST principles, and system performance optimization. Experience with containerization (Docker) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform). Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. BE/B. Tech in Computer Science or a related field; an advanced degree is a plus. Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. Bonus Points : Familiarity with microservices architectures and event-driven systems. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks. Knowledge of front-end frameworks like React for full-stack contributions. Exposure to Agile/Scrum development methodologies.