Backend Engineer

Uplers; Remote; INR 6,75,000 - 9,00,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology recruitment firm is hiring a Backend Engineer for a fintech app designed for Gen Z and millennials. The role is fully remote, targeting individuals with 2–5 years of backend experience, particularly in Node.js, Express, and API development. Responsibilities include designing scalable APIs and maintaining backend architecture while collaborating with product and design teams. Candidates should have a proactive and security-conscious mindset. This is a chance to participate in building meaningful consumer products in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of backend development experience.
• Strong knowledge of Node.js with Express or NestJS.
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL (or any SQL DB) and data modeling.
• Solid understanding of API development and security standards.
• Experience integrating third-party APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs.
• Architect secure services that interact with third-party APIs.
• Work closely with the frontend team to implement data flows.
• Build event-driven logic for tracking and rewards.
• Set up database schemas and optimize queries.
• Write clean, well-documented code.
• Ensure compliance with fintech security standards.

Skills

Node.js

Express.js

NestJS

API development

SQL

MySQL

MongoDB

AWS

Cloud

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Experience

Experience: 2.00 + years

Salary: Confidential (based on experience)

Shift: (GMT+05:30) Asia/Kolkata (IST)

Opportunity Type: Remote

Placement Type: Full time Permanent Position

Note: This is a requirement for one of Uplers' client - Bon

What do you need for this opportunity?

Must have skills required:

Node.js, Express.js, NestJS, API, API development, SQL, MySQL, MongoDB, AWS, Cloud, Azure, Google Cloud

Bon is Looking for:

Backend Engineer - BON Credit

• Location: Remote (India-based preferred)
• Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: 2–5 years
• Start Date: Immediate

About BON

BON Credit is a fintech‑lifestyle app designed for Gen Z and millennials in the US, rewarding good financial behavior like timely credit card payments. We're building a premium, design‑forward experience. We're backed by global angels and advisors, and are currently in private beta.

Role Overview

We are looking for a strong Backend Engineer who thrives in fast‑paced, early‑stage environments and can take complete ownership of backend architecture, APIs, and infrastructure. You will work directly with our product, design, and AI teams to build seamless, secure, and scalable systems powering BON’s core experiences; from rewards logic to credit integrations. This role is ideal for someone who wants to build meaningful consumer products, solve real‑world fintech challenges, and grow with a high‑caliber, ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and backend systems for BON app.
• Architect secure, modular services that interact with third‑party fintech APIs (e.g., Plaid, Firebase, etc.)
• Work closely with the frontend team to implement smooth data flows and real‑time updates
• Build event‑driven logic and background jobs for reward tracking, referral programs, and more
• Set up and maintain database schemas, query optimization, and performance monitoring
• Write clean, testable, well‑documented code
• Ensure backend services are compliant with basic fintech security standards
• Optimize existing codebase and processes for reliability and performance

Requirements

• 2–5 years of backend development experience
• Strong knowledge of Node.js with Express or NestJS
• Proficiency in PostgreSQL (or any SQL DB) and data modeling
• Solid understanding of API development, JWT‑based authentication, and role‑based access control
• Familiarity with AWS
• Experience integrating third‑party APIs
• Comfortable with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and basic DevOps

What We Value

• Product‑first thinking: You care about why something is built, not just how.
• Ownership: You take full accountability for your code and ship fast.
• Startup mindset: You’re flexible, iterative, and proactive.
• Security‑consciousness: You think in terms of safety, privacy, and compliance.
• Clean communication: You can explain trade‑offs, problems, and progress clearly.

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About Uplers

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