Backend Engineer - Java/Node.js

Description :

Role Overview :

We are seeking a Backend Engineer with 5-6 years of hands-on and leadership experience in Java and Node tech stack, who thrives in a fast-paced, product-focused environment. In this role, you will architect, build, and optimize backend systems that power scalable, high-performance applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design data-intensive services, improve system reliability, and help shape our evolving engineering culture. If you enjoy solving complex backend challenges and take pride in writing clean, maintainable code, wed love to talk.

Job Description :

- Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs, robust services and data intensive systems with high reliability and performance.

- Develop backend components using Java, Node.js, or Go, leveraging frameworks such as Express and Spring Boot.

- Work with distributed caching systems including Redis or Memcached for caching and ElasticSearch or Solr for search and indexing capabilities.

- Work with various databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra, and Bigtable.

- Uphold best practices for clean, maintainable and scalable code.

Must-have Technical Skills :

- Strong proficiency in Java, Node.js, or Go, and hands-on experience with Express and Spring Boot.

- Solid understanding of caching technologies such as Redis/Memcached.

- Hands-on expertise with ElasticSearch/Solr for search and indexing.

- Proficiency with relational and NoSQL databases : PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Cassandra and Bigtable.

Nice to Have :

- Familiarity with GCP, kubectl, and monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana.

- Experience with microservices and cloud-native architectures.

What We Value :

- An ownership mindset with strong initiative and accountability.

- Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.

- Startup energy : adaptable, self-driven, and execution-oriented.

- A collaborative attitude and eagerness to continually learn and grow.