Tech Lead - I (NodeJS + AWS/Cloud)

GeekyAnts is a design and development studio that specializes in building solutions for web and mobile that drive innovation and transform industries and lives. They hold expertise in state-of-the-art technologies like React, React Native, Flutter, Angular, Vue, NodeJS, Python, Svelte and more.

GeekyAnts has worked with around 500+ clients all across the globe, delivering tailored solutions to a wide array of industries like Healthcare, Finance, Education, Banking, Gaming, Manufacturing, Real Estate and more. They are trusted tech partners of some of the world's top corporate giants and have helped small to mid-sized companies realize their vision and transform digitally. They are also the registered service suppliers for Google LLC since 2017.

They provide services ranging from Web & Mobile Development, UI/UX design, Business Analysis, Product Management, DevOps, QA, API Development, Delivery & Support and more.

In addition to that, GeekyAnts is the brains behind React Native's most famous UI library; NativeBase (15000+ GitHub Stars), BuilderX, Vue Native, Flutter Starter, apibeats and hold numerous other Open Source contributions to their name. GeekyAnts has offices in India (Bangalore) and the UK (London)

The ideal candidate is hands-on with NodeJS / NestJS, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and relational databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc., with a passion for solving complex technical challenges in secure and scalable systems.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including UI, DevOps, QA, client teams, and compliance experts, to deliver a robust and secure platform for our enterprise clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using NodeJS (NestJS).
• Work with MySQL/Prisma ORM for efficient database design and query optimization.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS (or Azure/GCP), ensuring reliability and cost efficiency.
• Integrate secure encryption/decryption mechanisms (AES256, AWS KMS) across services, files, payloads, and databases.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to optimize deployments using Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in API development, documentation, and client integrations (Swagger, JSDoc).
• Ensure compliance with PCI DSS and other security standards through secure coding practices and audits.
• Work closely with multiple stakeholders, including client-side engineering, DevOps, QA, compliance, and security teams.
• Support knowledge transfer (KT) and contribute to comprehensive technical documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices across the engineering team.

Technical Leadership

• 5+ years of experience in backend development with NodeJS (TypeScript preferred).

• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS required; Azure/GCP good to have).
• Solid understanding of MySQL and ORM frameworks (Prisma preferred).
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, Swagger, and API lifecycle management.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native deployments
• Strong debugging, optimization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Good-to-Have (Training/Exposure will be Provided)

• Experience with NextJS / Expo or frontend-backend integration.
• Exposure to AWS Cloud or using a multi-tenant-based cloud.
• Familiarity with confidential computing frameworks (e.g., Anjuna).
• Exposure to compliance-driven projects with financial institutions.
• Knowledge of encryption/decryption strategies and secure key management.

This will be an automated video call.

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