Backend Engineer

Job Title : Backend Engineer

Location: Amravati

Experience: 2-3 years

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Node.js and MongoDB to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the frontend.

What is TruScholar ?

Truscholar is a tech startup based in Amravati, Maharashtra, specializing in a cutting-edge digital credential issuance and verification platform that leverages blockchain technology. Our solution caters to universities, institutes, edtech companies, professional training academies, corporate training programs, and event management organizations. We provide immutable, shareable, and verifiable digital certificates, badges, and transcripts, creating a secure Knowledge Passport for individuals. Designed with personal data privacy in mind, our platform offers a single Self-Sovereign Identity Wallet for the next decade.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Develop and optimize database schemas, queries, and performance using MongoDB.
• Implement secure, reliable, and efficient data storage and retrieval solutions.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and QA to deliver end-to-end features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices.
• Monitor, debug, and troubleshoot production issues.
• Contribute to architecture discussions and technical decision-making.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 2–3 years of hands-on backend development experience
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and MongoDB.
• Experience in designing and consuming RESTful APIs (GraphQL knowledge is a plus).
• Solid understanding of database design, indexing, and performance optimization.
• Familiarity with authentication, authorization, and security best practices.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Chai.
• Experience with version control systems (Git/GitHub).
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Exposure to message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, etc.).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• How to Apply:Interested candidates are invited to send their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to hr@truscholar.io

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹331,727.31 - ₹1,014,125.97 per year

Application Question(s):

• How many Years of professional experience as a Backend Engineer?
• Have you have hands-on experience of Node.js and MongoDB?
• Have you used testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Chai?
• Are you willing to relocate to Amravati, Maharashtra?
• What is your current notice period?

Work Location: In person