We are looking for two highly skilled Senior Backend Developers to join our iMeritOne 2.0 build team. This role requires deep technical expertise in Node.js, Kafka, Kubernetes, and DevOps practices like Terraform. Ideal candidates will be critical to building scalable, reliable, and high performance backend systems that power our custom LMS platform designed to meet internal and partner training needs.
Skills & Responsibilities :
- Design and implement scalable backend architecture using Node.js with asynchronous and event-driven models.
- Develop and maintain robust Kafka messaging pipelines for assessment workflows and analytics data propagation.
- Deploy and manage services on Kubernetes clusters (dev, QA, prod environments) using Helm charts and namespaces.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployment with Terraform, following GitOps practices.
- Build RESTful APIs and secure integrations with internal systems like IMPP, TMS, Ango, and iTest.
- Optimize system performance, reliability, and observability (Grafana, Loki, etc.).
- Participate in code reviews, system design discussions, and sprint planning.
- Work closely with frontend engineers, QA, DevOps, and product owners to deliver features per the roadmap.
- Strong Moodle experience (plugin architecture, DB structure, API integration)
○ Building assessment engines, grading systems, and reporting pipelines
○ Versioning and audit trails for content + user actions
○ Designing scalable APIs for content delivery and learner progress tracking
Data privacy / security compliance (FERPA, GDPR) + audit logging. Experience building extensible platforms (plugin architecture, microservices)Analytics frameworks for learner engagement + content usageSupport for third-party integrations (Zoom, Stripe, calendar tools, etc.)Mobile-first or PWA experience, and / or offline sync supportQualifications and Experience :
B.Tech / M.Tech in Computer Science or related field.7+ years of backend development experience with a focus on system design and scalable architecture.Strong proficiency in Node.js, REST API development, and backend architecture.Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with Kafka and pub-sub messaging design patterns.Production-level experience in Kubernetes, including multi-namespace deployments and environment separation (dev, QA, prod).Infrastructure automation using Terraform, CI / CD with Git-based workflows.Mandatory : Experience with both MySQL and MongoDB – including schema design,indexing, and query optimization.
Mandatory : Proficiency in SOLR or ElasticSearch, Redis, and Docker.Familiarity with secure authentication (OAuth, SSO), role-based access, and scalable microservice practices.Prior experience with LMS or training / assessment platforms is a plus.