Backend Developer(Node.js)

About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Backend Developer with strong expertise in Node.js. The ideal candidate should have experience in building scalable, high-performance backend systems and a deep understanding of microservices architecture. Experience working in the sports-tech domain or similar high-interaction platforms will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Backend Development (Node.js)

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js

• Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.

• Optimize application performance, ensuring low latency and high throughput.

• Work with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) including schema design and query optimization.

• Implement authentication, authorization, and secure data communication.

• Integrate third-party APIs, internal services, and external systems.

2. System Architecture

• Contribute to designing overall system architecture, ensuring robustness, scalability, and reliability.

• Participate in discussions around API contracts, data modeling, and middleware logic.

3. Code Quality & Best Practices

• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.

• Follow software engineering best practices and ensure adherence to coding standards.

• Review code written by peers and guide junior developers when required.

• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

4. Testing & Debugging

• Write unit, integration, and API tests for backend services.

• Collaborate with QA teams for end-to-end testing.

• Troubleshoot production and development issues across the backend stack.

5. CI/CD & Deployment

• Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments.

• Deploy services on cloud environments such as AWS/GCP/Azure.

• Monitor system performance and ensure stability, availability, and scalability.

6. Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Managers, Dev

Ops, and Frontend teams.

• Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

• Provide regular updates and escalate concerns proactively.

7. Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in backend development.

• Suggest and implement improvements to system architecture, tooling, and development workflows.

8. Security

• Implement security best practices (OWASP, secure coding, token-based authentication).

• Conduct periodic code security checks and address vulnerabilities.

9. Dev

Ops & Cloud Integration

• Work with Docker for containerized deployment.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes is a plus.

• Assist in managing cloud resources, serverless functions, and related infrastructure.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

• 3–5 years in backend development with strong experience in Node.js

• Proficient in Java

Script/Type

Script and Golang

• Solid understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture

• Experience with databases: MySQL, MongoDB

• Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker

• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in sports-tech, analytics, or real-time data-intensive platforms.

• Knowledge of Web

Sockets, GraphQL, or event-driven architecture.

• Experience with AWS/GCP and serverless services.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹800,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person