Job Title : Senior Backend Engineer

Location : Remote/Hybrid (Bengaluru - India)

Reports to : Senior Engineering Manager

About Dot Ai :

At Dot Ai we are a solution-based, fast-paced tech company with a team that thrives on collaboration and innovative thinking. Dot Ai's IoT solutions provide real-time visibility and actionable insights for logistics and supply chain management. Cloud-based, AI-enhanced metrics coupled with patented hardware optimize processes, inform strategic decision making and enable intelligent supply chains without the costly infrastructure.

About the role :

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Node.js and NestJS, along with a solid understanding of database management, query optimization, and microservices architecture. As a backend developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining scalable backend systems, building robust APIs, integrating databases, and working closely with frontend and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

What You'll Do :

- Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic using Node.js, NestJS, and Python.

- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices to support scalable systems.

- Work with NoSQL and SQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL) to create and manage schemas, write complex queries, and optimize performance.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including frontend, DevOps, and QA.

- Ensure code quality, maintainability, and scalability through code reviews, testing, and documentation.

- Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, ensuring high availability and performance.

- Implement security and data protection best practices.

What You'll Bring :

- 4 to 6 years of professional experience as a backend developer.

- Strong proficiency in Node.js and NestJS framework.

- Good hands-on experience with Python (Django/Flask experience is a plus).

- Solid understanding of relational and non-relational databases.

- Proficient in writing complex NoSQL queries and SQL queries

- Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.

- Familiarity with version control systems like Git.

- Basic understanding of containerization (e.g., Docker) and cloud services is a plus.

- Excellent problem-solving skills and a collaborative mindset.

Bonus Points :

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

- Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP or Azure.

- Familiarity with event-driven architecture or message brokers (MQTT, Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Why Dot Ai

- You will help build the company from the ground up-shaping our culture and having an impact from Day 1 as part of the foundational team.