Lead NodeJS Developer

Company Description :

Nyburs is pioneering the Hyperlocal Social Life movement in India by bridging the gap between social media and real life. Our platform empowers users to connect, engage, and thrive within their community by breaking language barriers and supporting local interactions. With Nyburs, you can stay civically informed, grow neighborhood businesses, and explore local interests through a robust set of features including topic-based discussions, location-specific content, and real-time video streaming. Join us and transform your local social life.

https : / / www.nyburs.com /

Job Description :

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead NodeJS Developer to join our dynamic startup team working on Nyburs, India’s soon-to-be top hyperlocal social media platform. This role demands expertise in designing and building complex, scalable backend architectures capable of handling millions of requests daily. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Redis, MQTT, MongoDB (including optimization of MongoDB pipelines), and microservices, along with a strong focus on performance tuning and scalability. Basic AI knowledge is a plus for contributing to future platform enhancements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of server-side applications using NodeJS with clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Architect and implement scalable microservices to support rapid growth and millions of daily requests.
• Optimize MongoDB aggregation pipelines for high-performance data querying and manipulation.
• Utilize Redis and MQTT for caching, messaging, and real-time communication to ensure low-latency, reliable services.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, optimize service performance, and ensure stability under heavy loads.
• Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features.
• Mentor and guide junior developers to uphold best practices in coding, architecture, and DevOps.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, especially in backend architecture and AI, contributing to roadmap discussions.
• Work in a fast-paced startup environment with a focus on rapid iteration and scaling.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications

Preferred

Why Join Us?

If ready to lead a high-impact technology team building India’s next big social platform, apply now!