Key Responsibilities:

- Build, maintain, and optimize scalable backend applications and APIs using Node.js.

- Design high-performance systems capable of handling millions of requests daily.

- Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.

- Work with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, AWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda, Fargate), and Docker.

- Troubleshoot production issues, optimize performance, and improve system reliability.

- Refactor and enhance existing codebases for scalability and maintainability.

- Collaborate with engineering, product, design, and support teams.

- Participate in code reviews and contribute to best engineering practices.

Required Skills:

- 7-10 years of backend development experience.

- Strong expertise in Node.js, JavaScript, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.

- Hands-on experience with AWS services and Docker.

- Solid understanding of REST APIs, system design, scalability, and distributed systems.

- Experience debugging and supporting production applications.

- Strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

- Comfortable working in a remote, fast-paced startup environment.

- Experience with GraphQL and microservices architecture.

- Exposure to high-scale SaaS products and cloud-native systems.

- Familiarity with frontend technologies/frameworks.

- Prior startup experience is a plus.