Backend Developer

Piston Technologies; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Provident Fund

Job summary

Piston Technologies in India seeks a senior Backend Developer with strong PostgreSQL and ExpressJS expertise to design scalable backend services. You will optimize databases, implement robust APIs, and collaborate with frontend teams to deliver high-performance solutions.

This full-time role requires 5+ years of backend experience and hands-on experience with cloud platforms and containerization. Relocation to Kolkata is expected for local candidates; some roles may require on-site work and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development experience.
• Expertise in PostgreSQL with performance optimization.
• Strong ExpressJS and Node.js skills.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and cloud deployment.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.
• Knowledge of Git and Agile practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using ExpressJS.
• Architect, optimize, and manage PostgreSQL databases for performance.
• Implement database schemas, indexing, and query optimization.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and stakeholders for integration.
• Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
• Ensure security best practices including authentication and authorization.
• Perform code reviews, troubleshoot bugs, and optimize backend performance.
• Maintain documentation and participate in system architecture discussions.

Skills

ExpressJS

Node.js

PostgreSQL

Database design

RESTful APIs

Git

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms

Agile

Education

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Experience:5+ years

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer with extensive experience in PostgreSQL and database architecture. The ideal candidate will be proficient in building scalable and efficient backend systems using ExpressJS. You will work closely with our development team to optimize databases, enhance application performance, and create robust backend solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services usingExpressJS.
• Architect, optimize, and managePostgreSQLdatabases for high performance and scalability.
• Implementdatabase schemas, indexing strategies, and query optimizations.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of backend services.
• DevelopRESTful APIsand integrate third-party services.
• Ensuresecurity best practices, including authentication and authorization.
• Performcode reviews, troubleshoot bugs, and optimize backend performance.
• Maintain documentation and participate in team discussions on system architecture.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in backend development.
• Expertise inPostgreSQL, including query optimization, replication, and indexing.
• Strong understanding ofdatabase architectureand relational database design principles.
• Proficiency inExpressJSand Node.js..
• Experience withcloud platforms(AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
• Familiarity withcontainerization (Docker, Kubernetes)and CI/CD processes.
• Knowledge ofGit, testing frameworks, and Agile development methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Exposure to caching mechanisms like Redis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.

Job Types

Full-time,

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Location Type

• In-person

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate

• Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

• Back-end development: 5 years (Required)
• Express.js: 4 years (Required)
• Node.js: 3 years (Required)
• APIs: 3 years (Required)
• PostgreSQL: 4 years (Required)