Backend Developer

Getinz Techno Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Getinz Techno Services is hiring a Backend Developer (Node.js) in Bengaluru. You will build and optimize backend APIs, manage data pipelines, and enable scalable data-driven features for an edutech platform.

Expect 3+ years of backend experience, proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript, plus strong PostgreSQL/Redis skills. Hybrid work from Bengaluru (HSR Layout) with collaboration across product and marketing teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in production-grade, medium-to-large scale systems.
• Node.js and JavaScript proficiency.
• PostgreSQL and Redis with SQL query optimization.
• Profiling slow API paths using APM tools.
• Linux/BSD with bash scripting and perf/htop.
• Git and distributed version control experience.
• Strong initiative, including open-source or community projects.
• Nice to have data science knowledge and big data tools.
• Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals.
• Mid Level experience

Responsibilities

• Build and manage backend APIs and systems at scale.
• Work on data engineering projects transforming large datasets.
• Optimize slow queries and API paths for efficiency and latency.
• Integrate media and collaboration services to enhance learning experiences.
• Develop tools and services for non-engineering teams.
• Contribute to open-source software and external projects.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript

APM tools

bash scripting

Git

Open-source

Data science knowledge

Big data tools

initiative

Tools

PostgreSQL

Redis

SQL

htop

iotop

perf

Git

Job description

Backend Developer (Node.js) - GGS - BLR Hiring for a leading edutech company based in Bengaluru. We are looking for a Backend Developer with strong experience in Node.js Experience: 3-6yrs Location: Banglore(HSR Layout) | Hybrid Type: Full-Time Responsibilities: As a Backend Engineer , you will: Build and manage backend APIs and systems at substantial scale, ensuring they perform well under load and meet user demands. Work on data engineering projects to transform large, unstructured datasets spread across multiple systems into clean, structured data within a coherent framework. Optimize slow-running database queries and API paths to ensure high efficiency and minimal latency across our platform. Integrate media and streaming services such as Zoom, Slack, and Discord, building engaging communication and learning experiences that enhance collaboration. Develop sophisticated tools and services for non-engineering teams (like marketing and product teams), enabling them to work more efficiently and effectively. Contribute to open-source software , adding value to the community and collaborating with external developers to advance important projects.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of working with medium-to-large scale systems in production environments, or substantial experience with contracting that matches 5+ years of work experience.
• Languages : Proficiency in Node.js & Javascript
• Databases : Strong experience with PostgreSQL and Redis , with solid understanding of SQL databases and query optimization.
• Performance Engineering : Demonstrated experience in: Profiling slow API paths using APM tools. Designing debugging strategies and reducing system uncertainty. Analyzing and optimizing complex database query plans.
• Linux/BSD Environments : Comfort with basic bash scripting , performance monitoring tools like htop , iotop , perf , and understanding system resource constraints (CPU, memory, I/O).
• Version Control : Strong experience with git and distributed version control systems.
• Exceptional Initiative : A track record of taking initiative, such as: Starting a business or creating a personal project Contributing to open-source software or other impactful community work.
• Volunteering or creating something meaningful
• Nice to Have: Some knowledge of data science and statistics , with familiarity with big data tools .
• Deep understanding of PostgreSQL internals .
• Experience Level Mid Level