Job Description
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗱𝗮𝘆'𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: 𝗥𝘀 𝟴𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 - 𝗥𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬𝟬 (𝗶𝗲 𝗜𝗡𝗥 𝟴-𝟮𝟬 𝗟𝗣𝗔)
Experience: 3+ yrs
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Job Type: Full-time
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Backend Engineer to build scalable, reliable, and high-quality backend systems and services. The role involves developing APIs and product features using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js, while working with cloud-native technologies, microservices, databases, and containerized deployments.
The ideal candidate will have strong backend engineering fundamentals, a problem-solving mindset, and a passion for building performant and maintainable systems.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs.
- Build new product features using JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.js.
- Develop backend applications using frameworks such as Express, Fastify, or Hono.
- Design database schemas and write efficient, optimized SQL queries.
- Work with relational databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
- Deploy and manage backend services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
- Containerize applications using Docker and support cloud-based deployments.
- Deploy and operate services using Google Cloud Run or similar platforms.
- Contribute to microservices and distributed-system development.
- Participate in code reviews and apply engineering best practices.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve application and backend issues.
- Improve service performance, reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to API, service, and workflow documentation.
- Work closely with frontend engineers, QA, product managers, and other stakeholders.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and release processes.
- Support monitoring, logging, troubleshooting, and production readiness of backend services.
What Makes You a Great Fit
- 3–5 years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience with Node.js and modern backend frameworks such as Express, Fastify, or Hono.
- Strong understanding of RESTful API design, development, and best practices.
- Solid experience with SQL databases, including PostgreSQL or MySQL.
- Good understanding of database design and query optimization.
- Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
- Practical experience with Docker and containerized application deployments.
- Experience deploying and managing applications using Cloud Run or similar cloud platforms.
- Basic understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development workflows.
- Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail with a focus on writing clean, maintainable, and testable code.
- Experience with messaging systems such as Pub/Sub, Kafka, or similar technologies is an advantage.
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases such as Firestore or MongoDB is a plus.
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform is desirable.
- Understanding of monitoring and observability concepts, including logs, metrics, and distributed tracing.
- Knowledge of system design, scalability, performance, and reliability fundamentals.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments is preferred.
- SaaS or high-traffic application experience is an advantage.
- Google Associate Cloud Engineer certification or an equivalent cloud certification is a plus.
