About the role
We are looking for a Backend Developer (SDE II) to design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems using Node.js . You will own end-to-end feature development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and drive engineering best practices while ensuring reliability, scalability, and code quality.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and Express.js .
- Build and optimise RESTful APIs and backend architectures.
- Design and optimise PostgreSQL and MongoDB databases for performance and scalability.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following engineering best practices.
- Collaborate with product, frontend, and engineering teams to deliver high-quality features.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimise application performance.
- Mentor junior developers and participate in code reviews.
- Contribute to system design, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making.
Requirements:
- 3-6 years of experience with Node.js and JavaScript.
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
- Strong understanding of REST APIs, Git, and software design principles.
- Experience building scalable backend systems and distributed applications.
- Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills.
Preferred:
- Experience with system design, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
- Familiarity with TDD, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and automated testing.
- Experience with Redis, Kafka/RabbitMQ, or other caching and messaging technologies.
- Ability to mentor engineers and independently own features from design to production.