Backend Engineer

As a Backend Engineer at our fast-moving startup building next-generation AI-powered products, your role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining backend services using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js). You should be comfortable shipping quick MVPs, iterating fast, and balancing technical rigor with pragmatic delivery. Experience with AI product integration or AI-driven features is highly valued. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js + Express with MongoDB. - Collaborate with frontend and product teams to build and launch MVPs quickly. - Architect scalable APIs and ensure smooth integration across the stack. - Integrate AI/ML APIs, LLMs, and AI-driven workflows into backend systems. - Write clean, modular, and well-documented code while moving fast in a startup environment. - Manage deployments, cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure), and CI/CD pipelines. - Optimize performance, security, and data storage solutions. Qualifications Required: - 2+ years of professional experience in backend development using Node.js/Express. - Strong understanding of MongoDB and database schema design. - Comfortable working with React.js frontends and full MERN integration. - Proven experience in building MVPs quickly in a lean startup environment. - Hands-on experience with AI products (e.g., OpenAI, HuggingFace, LangChain, RAG pipelines, or custom ML models). - Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, or WebSockets. - Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS/GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes a plus). - Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivated, and startup mindset. In addition to the technical responsibilities, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI products in a fast-paced startup environment. You'll be part of a collaborative, innovative, and ambitious team that offers a flexible work culture, competitive salary, and growth opportunities.,