Backend Developer

SourcingXPress; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Amura Health is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to develop scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js. This role requires strong backend development skills, with experience in microservices architecture and both SQL and NoSQL databases. Candidates should have 4-7 years of experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and the ability to work onsite in Velachery, Chennai. Join a fast-paced, innovative team focused on transforming healthcare technology.

Qualifications

• 4 to 7 years of hands-on backend development experience.
• Strong communication, ownership, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices.
• Own backend modules end-to-end from design to deployment.
• Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system stability.

Skills

Node.js

Backend Development

Microservices architecture

SQL

NoSQL databases

TypeScript

Express.js

NestJS

Asynchronous programming

API design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Kafka

RabbitMQ

SQS

Docker

Git

Job description

Senior Backend Engineer

Amura Health is building a transformative health platform focused on improving human potential through better health outcomes. The company believes that healthier bodies lead to healthier brains, enabling people to solve more complex problems, contribute meaningfully to society, and create a better future.

The organization is building next-generation healthcare technology products and platforms that aim to redefine the way medicine is practiced globally. With a strong focus on innovation, scale, and impact, Amura Health operates in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment where engineers work on meaningful and technically challenging problems.

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Node.js and distributed backend systems. The ideal candidate should have experience building scalable APIs, microservices, and backend infrastructure capable of handling high-performance workloads. This role requires end-to-end ownership of backend modules, including architecture, development, testing, deployment, optimization, and production support.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices using Node.js frameworks such as Express.js and NestJS.
• Own backend modules end-to-end from design and implementation to testing and deployment.
• Write clean, maintainable, reusable, and high-quality production‑grade code.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and system efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production issues, perform root cause analysis (RCA), and improve platform stability.
• Work with relational and NoSQL databases for scalable data management.
• Implement caching solutions using Redis and optimize API response times.
• Work with queues and asynchronous processing systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or Amazon SQS.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams for CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, and infrastructure improvements.
• Participate in system design discussions and architectural decision‑making.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, documentation, and code review processes.
• Work effectively in a fast‑paced startup environment with high ownership and accountability.

Required Skills & Technical Expertise

• Strong expertise in Node.js and backend development.
• Hands‑on experience with TypeScript, Express.js, and NestJS.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and event‑driven systems.
• Experience designing and consuming REST APIs.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Experience with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, and Redis.
• Knowledge of caching strategies and performance optimization.
• Hands‑on experience with messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, or SQS.
• Understanding of Docker, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to AWS cloud infrastructure and deployment environments.
• Strong debugging, monitoring, and performance tuning skills.
• Knowledge of scalable backend architecture and system reliability.

Eligibility Criteria

• 4 to 7 years of hands‑on backend development experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related engineering discipline.
• Candidates from strong product engineering backgrounds will be preferred.
• Experience working in fast‑paced startup or high‑growth product environments is preferred.
• Strong communication, ownership, and problem‑solving abilities are essential.
• Must be comfortable working from office 6 days a week in Velachery, Chennai.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• The ideal candidate is a strong backend engineer who has experience building scalable systems in product‑driven environments.
• They should be comfortable taking ownership of backend services, solving complex engineering challenges, debugging production issues, and collaborating across teams.
• The candidate should possess a startup mindset, demonstrate accountability, move quickly, and contribute proactively to engineering excellence.
• Work Environment & Expectations
• Work from Office model with mandatory in‑office presence.
• 6 working days per week from the Velachery, Chennai office.
• High ownership and accountability‑driven engineering culture.
• Collaborative and fast‑paced startup environment.
• Candidates should be comfortable working on high‑impact systems and solving challenging technical problems.