Role : Senior Software Engineer Backend (NestJS / Node.js)
Location : Hyderabad
Experience : 4 to 6 Overview :
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in NestJS, Node.js, and TypeScript to architect, build, and optimize backend systems for scalable, secure, and high-performance applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design and implement backend solutions, manage cloud infrastructure, and ensure robust CI / CD pipelines.
This role demands deep technical knowledge, hands-on development expertise, and an ability to mentor mid / junior developers while ensuring adherence to best practices in code quality, security, scalability, and DevOps Responsibilities :
Backend Development :
- Design and develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs using NestJS and Node.js.
- Write high-performance, modular, and maintainable TypeScript code.
- Implement business logic, data modeling, and service orchestration.
Database Management :
Design and optimize schemas in PostgreSQL / MariaDB and MongoDB.Write optimized SQL queries, indexes, and stored procedures.Handle data migrations, replication, and backup strategies.Cloud & Infrastructure :
Manage and deploy services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) including Cloud Storage Buckets, IAM policies, Compute Instances, Cloud DNS, and Hosting.Implement and maintain infrastructure automation with Terraform and Ansible.Manage Kubernetes clusters for deployment scalability.CI / CD & DevOps :
Implement and maintain CI / CD pipelines in GitLab and / or Jenkins.Automate build, test, and deployment workflows.Ensure zero-downtime deployments and environment parity.Security :
Apply OWASP security principles in backend APIs.Manage IAM roles and permissions in cloud environments.Implement secure API authentication & authorization (JWT, OAuth2).Team Collaboration & Mentorship :
Collaborate with frontend, QA, and DevOps teams for smooth delivery.Review code for performance, security, and maintainability.Mentor junior developers and guide best :Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.4 to 6 years of backend development experience with Node.js / NestJS.Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (GCP preferred, AWS / Azure is a plus).Proven experience designing and deploying production-grade CI / CD pipelines.Hands-on Kubernetes, Terraform, and Ansible experience.Excellent understanding of relational and NoSQL database performance tuning.Strong problem-solving skills and debugging capabilities.Excellent communication and mentoring Skills :Experience with Redis, RabbitMQ, or Kafka.Exposure to microservices architecture and distributed systems.Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress).Familiarity with observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, :A responsible position in a fast-growing and highly innovative start-upAn agile and diverse team with colleagues from all over the world, working with our main office in GermanyEnglish speaking open work environment, with flat hierarchies and short decision-making pathsCreative freedom for own ideas, projects and personal development.Quarterly awards for recognizing the hard work and talent within the team(ref : hirist.tech)