Job Description :
Join India's Next Big Consumer-Tech Startup in Astrology!
Are you ready to be part of a game-changing journey? Join us as a Backend Developer (Node.js) and become a founding team member of a high-growth stealth-mode startup that's reimagining astrology and faith-tech in India.
We are seasoned entrepreneurs with deep experience in B2C consumer-tech, edtech, real-money gaming, and content, scaling businesses to - 250+ Cr ARR and driving successful exits to industry leaders. This is a rare opportunity to join early, shape the tech architecture, and build a scalable platform that will redefine an entire industry.
What You'll Do :
- Architect & Scale : Design, build, and optimize the backend architecture for a high-scale, real-time consumer platform using Node.js, TypeScript, and microservices.
- Data & Performance : Build high-performance, low-latency APIs to support millions of users with real-time interactions.
- System Design & Scalability : Own system reliability, fault tolerance, and performance optimizations for a multi-million user platform.
- Database & Storage : Work with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, or DynamoDB to ensure scalable and efficient data handling.
- Real-Time Infrastructure : Implement WebSockets, GraphQL, gRPC, and caching layers for seamless real-time experiences.
- Security & Compliance : Ensure data privacy, security, and compliance standards are met, implementing best practices for authentication, authorization, and data protection.
- Collaboration : Work closely with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to create a seamless user experience.
What We're Looking For :
2-4 years of experience building and scaling high-traffic B2C platforms.Expertise in Node.js & TypeScript with a deep understanding of asynchronous programming & event-driven architecture.Experience with microservices, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes).Strong experience working with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis, or DynamoDB.Hands-on experience with real-time applications (WebSockets, push notifications, streaming).Understanding of high-scale caching strategies (Redis, CDN, edge caching).Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), including Lambda, ECS, S3, SQS, and SNS.Strong grasp of CI / CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and DevOps practices.Performance-obsessed : You know how to optimize query performance, reduce latency, and handle large-scale data processing efficiently.A hacker mindset - you take ownership, move fast, and solve problems at scale.What We Offer :
Wealth Creation : ESOPs & long-term growth incentives.Founding Team Membership : Be part of the core team shaping the company & tech vision.High-Impact Role : Build for millions of users in one of India's fastest-growing tech sectors.Massive Scale & Complexity : Work on real-time, high-traffic consumer-tech challenges.Cutting-Edge Tech Stack : Solve scalability, reliability, and security challenges for a billion-dollar opportunity.
Why Join Us?
Explosive Market Opportunity : India's astrology & faith-tech sector is growing at 70%+ CAGR, with an untapped digital-first audience.Backed by Experienced Entrepreneurs : Our team has built & exited - 250+ Cr ARR businesses.First-Principles, Product-First Approach : We're committed to building the most trusted consumer platform in astrology.If you're excited about building world-class consumer platforms at scale, solving complex engineering challenges, and owning the backend of a high-growth startup, apply now and let's build something extraordinary!ref : hirist.tech)