Location: Pune, Maharashtra (On-site)
Experience: 3–4 years
Type: Full-time
About the Role
We are building a consumer product from the ground up and are looking for a Backend Developer who can take ownership of services end-to-end — from designing scalable APIs to deploying and maintaining them in production.
You will work closely with the founder and frontend/mobile teams, contributing to technical decisions rather than just executing tasks. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in early-stage environments, enjoys problem-solving, and is comfortable with ambiguity.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services and REST APIs using Node.js and Express.js
Design efficient database schemas and manage data across MongoDB and PostgreSQL
Optimize queries, indexing, and ensure high-performance data access patterns
Own deployment and infrastructure for services, including Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and AWS
Build clean, maintainable, well-documented, and testable code
Integrate third-party services such as authentication, payments, notifications, and storage systems
Ensure scalability, reliability, and security of backend systems
Collaborate with frontend/mobile developers to define and maintain API contracts
Participate in code reviews and help define engineering best practices
Debug and resolve production issues independently when needed
Must-Have Requirements
3–4 years of experience in backend development
Strong expertise in Node.js and Express.js
Hands-on experience with both MongoDB and PostgreSQL
Schema design, indexing, and query optimization
Ability to choose the right database based on use case (relational vs document)
Strong understanding of REST API design principles
Experience with authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth)
Practical experience with Docker and containerized applications
Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)
Working knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.)
Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and error handling
Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
Experience debugging production-level issues
Familiarity with caching systems (Redis), message queues, or background job processing
Good to Have
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Exposure to AWS ECS, Lambda, or Kubernetes
Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana)
Prior experience in a startup or building products from scratch
What We Offer
High ownership and technical decision-making authority
Opportunity to work directly with founders
Exposure to building a product from the ground up
Competitive compensation (to be discussed)
Pay: ₹500,000.00 - ₹700,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
