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Posted 28 Aug 2026

Senior Backend Engineer

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Employment
Full time
Team
Software Engineering
Posted
28 Aug 2026

About the role

We are looking for a Backend Engineer with strong experience in Node.js and exposure to AI/LLM-based applications. The candidate will be responsible for building scalable backend systems, integrating AI services/models, and developing high-performance APIs for modern applications.


Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js .
  • Build and optimize REST APIs and microservices architecture.
  • Work on AI/LLM integrations such as OpenAI, LangChain, vector databases, or AI-powered workflows.
  • Integrate third-party APIs, databases, and cloud services.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
  • Collaborate with frontend, product, and AI/ML teams for end-to-end feature development.
  • Ensure application performance, security, scalability, and reliability.
  • Participate in code reviews, debugging, and production support.


Requirements:

  • 3-5 years of backend development experience.
  • Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.
  • Experience with frameworks like Express.js or NestJS.
  • Good understanding of REST APIs, microservices, and system design.
  • Hands-on experience with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
  • Exposure to AI/LLM integrations (OpenAI APIs, LangChain, RAG, chatbots, AI agents, etc. ).
  • Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Familiarity with Docker, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes.
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

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