Backend Developer – Node.js (immediate joiner)

Santa Browser; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Browser in Hyderabad is seeking an experienced Backend Developer to own scalable backend services using Node.js, RESTful APIs, and robust data modeling.

You will collaborate with frontend, QA, UI/UX, and product teams to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance solutions. The role requires 4+ years of backend experience and Node.js mastery.

Experience with PostgreSQL/MySQL and JWT-based authentication is a plus and helps drive secure deployments and efficient data access.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js is mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with Express.js or other Node.js backend frameworks.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development and backend architecture.
• Good experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, database design, indexing, and query optimization.
• Experience implementing JWT, authentication, authorization, and API security.
• Strong understanding of Node.js asynchronous programming, Promises, callbacks, and Event Loop.
• Good understanding of HTTP, JSON, webhooks, and third-party API integrations.
• Proficiency with Git and Git-based development workflows.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend applications using Node.js.
• Build and maintain robust RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js or similar frameworks.
• Design efficient database schemas, queries, and data models.
• Work extensively with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and API access controls.
• Integrate third-party APIs, webhooks, and external services.
• Implement proper input validation, error handling, logging, and monitoring.
• Develop background jobs, scheduled tasks, and asynchronous processes.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve development and production issues.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Write clean, reusable, well-structured, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA, UI/UX, Product, and other stakeholders.
• Support backend deployments, production releases, and post-release troubleshooting.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

RESTful API

PostgreSQL

MySQL

JWT authentication

Async programming

Git

Debugging

Independent work

Tools

Express.js

Docker

Socket.IO

PostgreSQL

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with 4+ years of professional experience and strong hands-on expertise in Node.js to join our development team.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of backend architecture, API development, databases, security, and performance optimization. You should be comfortable taking ownership of backend services independently and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend applications using Node.js.
• Build and maintain robust RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js or similar frameworks.
• Design efficient database schemas, queries, and data models.
• Work extensively with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and API access controls.
• Integrate third-party APIs, webhooks, and external services.
• Implement proper input validation, error handling, logging, and monitoring.
• Develop background jobs, scheduled tasks, and asynchronous processes.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve development and production issues.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Write clean, reusable, well-structured, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA, UI/UX, Product, and other stakeholders.
• Support backend deployments, production releases, and post-release troubleshooting.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js is mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with Express.js or other Node.js backend frameworks.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development and backend architecture.
• Good experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, database design, indexing, and query optimization.
• Experience implementing JWT, authentication, authorization, and API security.
• Strong understanding of Node.js asynchronous programming, Promises, callbacks, and Event Loop.
• Good understanding of HTTP, JSON, webhooks, and third-party API integrations.
• Proficiency with Git and Git-based development workflows.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects.

Good to Have

• Strong experience with TypeScript.
• Knowledge of Redis, caching, and performance optimization.
• Experience with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or other message queue systems.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Experience working with microservices architecture.
• Experience with WebSockets / Socket.IO.
• Knowledge of Jest or other backend testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Linux and Nginx.
• Experience working in a production environment with high-volume APIs or scalable systems.

What We’re Looking For

• Technically strong and hands-on with Node.js backend development.
• Comfortable working independently and solving complex backend problems.
• Focused on writing scalable, secure, and maintainable code.
• Strong in debugging, performance optimization, and production support.
• A good team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work on real-world products and scalable backend systems.
• Collaborate with experienced cross-functional teams.
• Opportunity to work with modern backend technologies and cloud platforms.
• Be part of a fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and grow.

Skills: backend development,node.js,api development