Backend Developer

Job Overview

Backend Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend architectures.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access control.
• Work with SQL & NoSQL databases – data modeling, schema design, and query optimization.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and DevOps teams to deliver features end-to-end.
• Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues efficiently.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices.
• Integrate third-party APIs and services as required.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and suggest improvements.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Python (FastAPI/Django/Flask) and/or Node.js (Express/NestJS).
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, microservices architecture, and messaging queues.
• Experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL and MongoDB/Redis.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure).
• Good understanding of security best practices (JWT, OAuth2, RBAC).
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and unit testing frameworks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  

Good to Have

• Exposure to Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other event-driven systems.
• Knowledge of caching strategies (Redis, Memcached) for performance optimization.
• Experience with monitoring tools like Grafana, Prometheus, or ELK stack.
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  

Why Join Us?

• Work on modern tech stacks and high-impact projects.
• Be part of a collaborative, innovative team culture.
• Competitive salary and career growth opportunities.
• Opportunity to work onsite in Gurugram and collaborate closely with leadership.