Position Title : Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js + AWS) | Fintech Payments Platform

Department IT : Software Development

Experience Level : A minimum of 6+ Years of proven hands-on experience in end-to-end App development (Mostly on backend) mainly using Node/Nest JS, and deployments preferably over AWS environments.

Manager : Head of India Operations

Hire type : Full-time, Permanent

Work Location : Remote

Worktimes : Near AEST & IST

Yularatech is an end-to-end IT services provider offering quality IT solutions to our partner clients. We specialize in IT skills resourcing, IT consulting and outsourced application development and support.

Position Summary :

We are urgently looking for a Backend Engineer to step into a critical role supporting our client in the end-to-end payment processing solutions. This position replaces a key team member and requires someone who can contribute immediately and take ownership of backend systems powering high-volume, secure financial transactions.

As a Senior Engineer at Yularatech, the candidate will play a critical role in design, develop, and preferably deploying scalable applications on our AWS environment, ensuring they meet business requirements and adhere to high-quality standards.

Youll focus primarily on backend development (80%), while also being able to collaborate effectively with frontend teams and understand integration points (~20%). This is a highly impactful role in a modern microservices environment with real-world scale and complexity.

If you are a passionate Full stack Developer with a strong desire to create remarkable web experiences and meet the qualifications mentioned, we encourage you to apply.

Technology Stack Overview :

Backend (Primary 80%) :

- Node.js & TypeScript Core backend stack for fast, scalable services

- NestJS Enterprise-grade framework for modular, maintainable backend systems

Databases :

1. SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) Structured, ACID-compliant data storage

2. NoSQL (DynamoDB/MongoDB) Flexible, high-performance stores

AWS Services :

1. ECS Container orchestration

2. Lambda Serverless backend logic

3. API Gateway, RDS, SQS, CodePipeline Cloud-native components for scalability, integration, and automation

- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools

- Event-Driven & Microservices Architecture Decoupled systems, scalable event flows

- Security Best Practices IAM, encryption, secure APIs, compliance-aligned architecture

- Basic System Design Scalable, reliable system and API design

Frontend Understanding (Secondary ~20%) :

- Familiarity with React, HTML/CSS, and consuming RESTful APIs

- Able to collaborate with frontend teams, debug integration issues, and support full-stack delivery when needed

- Good work experience in Next.js

Key Responsibilities :

- Translate requirements into actionable technical tasks using Jira

- Lead backend feature development from planning through deployment

- Manage production releases, monitor performance, and handle incidents

- Write clean, efficient, maintainable code and ensure quality through testing

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, QA, product) across regions

- Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and continuous improvement

- Occasionally assist with or debug frontend integration issues when needed

- Taking a lead role in the end-to-end development of web applications, including design, coding, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. Skills and Experience.

- Deploy and manage cloud-based applications on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or Firebase.

- Design and maintain microservices architecture for payment processing.

Mandatory / MOST IMPORTANT

- Minimum of 6 years of Backend Development experience.

- Strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS.

- Proven hands-on work with AWS services listed above.

- Solid experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.

- Comfortable working in microservices and event-driven architectures.

- Working knowledge of frontend integration and cross-functional collaboration.

- Familiar with CI/CD workflows, Git, and Agile processes.

- Able to join within a month

DESIRABLE :

- 6-8+ years of total experience in backend engineering.

- Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar IaC tools.

- Domain experience in fintech, banking, or large-scale transactional systems.

- Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog).

- Previous mentoring or team leadership experience.

Soft Skills :

- Highly Impactful communication - Oral, written and presentation.

- Ability to work autonomously and produce high-quality outputs with minimal daily interventions

- Strong communication, highly proactive, problem-solving, analytical, and critical skills, including the ability to propose multiple solutions when challenges arise

- Experience in working with cross-cultural audiences

- Always possess the right attitude to create a win-win situation in the team.

- Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail.

- Professionalism, Positivity, integrity, and ability to handle confidential information.

Additional Information :

- We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

- You will have the opportunity to work on exciting and impactful projects.

- Join a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

- Enjoy continuous learning and professional development opportunities.