Job Title : Senior Backend Engineer - NodeJs and NestJs
Location : Hybrid weekly / days WFO (Bengaluru- India)
About the role :
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Senior Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Node.js and NestJS, along with a solid understanding of database management, query optimization, and microservices architecture. As a backend developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable backend systems, building robust APIs, integrating databases, and working closely with frontend and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
What You'll Do ?
- Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic using Node.js, NestJS, and Python.
- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices to support scalable systems.
- Work with NoSQL and SQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL) to create and manage schemas, write complex queries, and optimize performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, DevOps, and QA.
- Ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability through code reviews, testing, and documentation.
- Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Implement security and data protection best practices.
What You'll Bring :
4 to 6 years of professional experience as a backend developer.Strong proficiency in Node.js and NestJS framework.Good hands-on experience with Python (Django / Flask experience is a plus).Solid understanding of relational and non-relational databases.Proficient in writing complex NoSQL queries and SQL queriesExperience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.Familiarity with version control systems like Git.Basic understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and cloud services is a plus.Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.Bonus Points :
Experience with CI / CD pipelines.Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP or Azure.Familiarity with event-driven architecture or message brokers (MQTT, Kafka, RabbitMQ)Why this role matters :
You will help build the company from the ground upshaping our culture and having an impact from Day 1 as part of the foundational team.
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