Hiring : Senior Backend Engineer (Immediate Joining – Contract → Full-Time)
Company : ELMA - India’s 1st Emotional Life Management Ai Assistant
Location : Remote (India-based, IST hours)
Engagement : Full-time, starting as a short contract → transitions to full-time role upon successful MVP delivery
Tech Stack (Core Requirement)
We are looking for a backend-first engineer who is very strong with :
- Node.js
- Express.js or Nest.js
- MongoDB
- REST API design (clean, versioned, documented)
- JWT-based Auth
- AuthN & AuthZ best practices (role-based access, permissions, secure sessions)
Nice-to-have (strong plus) :
Firebase (Firestore, Firebase Auth, Cloud Functions, Security Rules)Experience integrating backends with React Native mobile appsExperience working with sensitive user data (health / fintech / edtech)Role Overview
You will be responsible for owning and building the backend of our MVP :
Architecting and implementing secure, scalable backend servicesDesigning database schemas and business logic for logging, tracking, streaks, and achievementsImplementing secure authentication & authorization flowsExposing clear REST APIs for our React Native frontend teamEnsuring data security, privacy, and clean error handlingThis is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable taking full ownership and shipping fast.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement backend architecture using Node.js + Express / Nest + MongoDBImplement robust AuthN / AuthZ using JWT and role-based access controlBuild and document REST APIs for :user onboardinglogging & retrieving metricsstreaks, badges, and achievementsother core modules as definedDesign database schemas with scalability and analytics in mindCollaborate closely with the frontend team to integrate APIs smoothlyEnsure data protection, validation, and secure access at all layersSet up logging, basic monitoring, and error-handling patternsRequired Experience
Please apply only if :
You have 3+ years of strong backend experience (Node.js ecosystem)You have built and deployed production-ready backend systems (not just hobby apps)You are confident with :designing schemaswriting secure APIshandling auth & rolesdebugging production issuesYou can explain your architecture decisions clearlyYou can join immediately (no long notice period / no parallel full-time job)Bonus Points (Nice to Have)
Prior experience with Firebase (Firestore, Auth, Cloud Functions)Experience with mobile app backends (React Native, Flutter, etc.)Worked on apps involving user data privacy, mental health, health-tech, fintech, or ed-techComfortable working directly with founders in a fast-moving startupEngagement Model & Timeline
Initial engagement : short-term contract focused on delivering the MVP backend in ~3 weeks (full-time).Payment : fixed for the MVP phase (discussed privately), tied to successful delivery of agreed backend scope.On successful MVP delivery and mutual fit, you will be transitioned into a full-time role with a revised salary package and full ownership of the backend.📩 How to ApplySend the
following to ydk@elma.ltd :
1. Updated CV / profile
2. GitHub / portfolio / links to apps or APIs you’ve built