Software Engineer - Backend

Job Summary

As a Software Engineer specializing in backend development, you will design and implement scalable backend services that form the backbone of our applications. You will play a crucial role in building and maintaining robust RESTful APIs and microservices, ensuring high performance and reliability in data management and real-time processing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Build RESTful APIs and microservices with robust error handling and logging.
• Integrate MongoDB and other NoSQL databases for high-performance data storage.
• Implement Kafka-based event streaming and real-time data pipelines.
• Deploy and manage services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, and Firestore.
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and data teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Optimize performance, security, and scalability of backend systems.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Node.js and Express.js.
• Experience with MongoDB and other NoSQL databases (Redis, Firestore optional).
• Strong expertise in API Design (REST, JSON, Swagger).
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka, KafkaJS, or Confluent.
• Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services: Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub, Firestore, GKE.
• Experience with Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Educational qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred).

Preferred Skills

• Bonus skills include TypeScript, GraphQL, Redis, and ElasticSearch.