Backend API FDE Lead (Cloud-Native)

Innovalus Technologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovalus Technologies is looking for a Backend API FDE to design and implement cloud-native, 12-factor microservices on AWS ECS and Kubernetes. You will own service build-out, observability, and horizontal scalability for a multi-tenant platform.

The role involves building cloud-native microservices with Node.js, TypeScript and NestJS, deploying on AWS ECS, Docker and Kubernetes, and applying AI-augmented tooling across the SDLC.

Qualifications

• NestJS, Node.js, TypeScript and microservices architecture expertise.
• Experience with AWS ECS, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB.
• Knowledge of 12-factor app principles and scalable design.

Responsibilities

• Build cloud-native microservices using Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS.
• Deploy and manage services on AWS ECS, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Apply 12-factor app principles and design for horizontal scalability.
• Set up observability logging, tracing, and metrics.

Skills

NestJS

Node.js

TypeScript

Microservices

AWS ECS

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Design Patterns

OOP

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Education

BTech/B.E., MCA, M.Sc., or MTech

Tools

OpenTelemetry

Datadog

New Relic

Claude Code

Copilot/Cursor

Job description

Job Title: Backend API FDE Cloud-Native

Experience: 6 to 12 Years

Location: Bangalore (candidates must be currently based in Bangalore, no relocation)

Notice Period: Immediate Joiners / Candidates Serving Notice Preferred

About the Role

We're hiring a Backend API FDE to build cloud-native, 12-factor microservices on AWS ECS and Kubernetes. You'll own service build-out, observability, and horizontal scalability for a multi-tenant platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Build cloud-native microservices using Node.js, TypeScript, and NestJS
• Deploy and manage services on AWS ECS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Apply 12-factor app principles and design for horizontal scalability
• Set up observability logging, tracing, and metrics
• Design tenant-aware data models across PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB
• Apply AI-augmented development tools (Claude Code and similar) across the SDLC

Must-Have Skills

• NestJS, Node.js, TypeScript, Microservices Architecture
• AWS ECS, Docker, Kubernetes
• Any 2 of AWS/Azure/GCP
• Design Patterns, SOLID Principles, OOP
• PostgreSQL and/or MongoDB

Good to Have

• Experience with AI-assisted/spec-driven development (Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor)
• Observability tooling (OpenTelemetry, Datadog, New Relic)

Education: BTech/B.E., MCA, M.Sc., or MTech only