Backend Developer – Node.js

Codersworld Infotech; Jaipur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Codersworld Infotech in Jaipur is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to build secure, scalable backend systems using Node.js and Express.js. You will design APIs, manage databases, and ensure reliable app functionality across services.

Responsibilities include API development, authentication, and performance tuning, with collaboration across frontend teams and ongoing documentation. The role emphasizes code quality, testing, and CI/CD readiness.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Node.js/Express.js backend development experience.
• Proficient in REST API design and integration.
• Experience with relational or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with authentication and security controls.
• Proficient with version control (Git).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Develop, document, and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Design database schemas and optimize queries.
• Integrate frontend applications with backend services.
• Implement authentication, authorization, validation, and security controls.
• Debug issues, fix bugs, and improve application performance.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and well-structured code.
• Test APIs and ensure reliable functionality before delivery.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and other team members.
• Maintain technical documentation and follow version-control practices.

Skills

Node.js

Express.js

REST API Development

Database Management

JWT authentication

Git

Postman

API Testing

Error Handling

Security Best Practices

Tools

Git

Postman

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer with hands-on experience in Node.js, Express.js, database management, and REST API development. The candidate will be responsible for developing secure, scalable, and high-performance backend systems, integrating APIs, managing databases, and ensuring reliable application functionality.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Develop, document, and maintain RESTful APIs.
• Design database schemas and optimize queries.
• Integrate frontend applications with backend services.
• Implement authentication, authorization, validation, and security controls.
• Debug issues, fix bugs, and improve application performance.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and well-structured code.
• Test APIs and ensure reliable functionality before delivery.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and other team members.
• Maintain technical documentation and follow version-control practices.

Required Skills:

• Node.js
• Express.js
• REST API Development and Integration
• MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB
• Authentication and Authorization (JWT, sessions, etc.)
• Git and GitHub
• API Testing using Postman or equivalent tools
• Error Handling, Debugging, and Performance Optimization
• Basic knowledge of application security

Good to Have:

• TypeScript
• Redis and caching
• WebSockets and real-time applications
• Payment gateway integrations
• Cloud deployment and server management
• Automated testing and CI/CD

Preferred Candidate: A developer who takes ownership of assigned tasks, writes reliable and secure code, resolves bugs promptly, communicates blockers proactively, and consistently meets agreed deadlines.

What you'll do

• Ship production features every sprint with code reviews and CI.
• Collaborate with designers, PMs and clients directly.
• Own quality: tests, docs and performance of what you build.
• Mentor juniors and keep learning - we budget for it.

Skills we look for

• Node.js
• Express.js
• TypeScript
• REST API Development
• MySQL
• Git
• Postman
• API Security