Full Stack (Backend Focused)

Antino; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Antino in Mumbai seeks a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with a backend focus to build scalable, high-performance applications. You will work on Node.js microservices, React/Next.js frontend, Kafka, Redis, and AI-enabled features, collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver robust solutions.

You will own design and implementation of backend services, APIs, and distributed systems while ensuring security, performance, and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience designing microservices-based architectures.
• Hands-on with Kafka, event-driven systems, and Redis.
• Frontend proficiency with React.js/Next.js and SSR.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, authentication, and security best practices.
• Experience with database design and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and microservices.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs and distributed systems.
• Develop frontend applications with React.js and Next.js.
• Integrate AI features and LLM-based capabilities into apps.
• Architect asynchronous communication using Apache Kafka.
• Leverage Redis for caching and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Engineering to deliver robust solutions.
• Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews and architecture discussions.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot production issues.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript/TypeScript

Microservices

React.js

Next.js

Kafka

Redis

REST APIs

Security best practices

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with a strong inclination toward Backend engineering and experience building scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in Node.js, Microservices Architecture, React.js, Next.js, and modern distributed systems technologies such as Kafka and Redis.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Full Stack Developer with a strong inclination toward Backend engineering and experience building scalable, high-performance applications. The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in Node.js, Microservices Architecture, React.js, Next.js, and modern distributed systems technologies such as Kafka and Redis.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and Microservices Architecture.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs, event-driven services, and distributed systems.
• Develop responsive and high-performance frontend applications using React.js and Next.js.
• Integrate AI-powered features, LLMs, and intelligent automation capabilities into applications.
• Architect and implement asynchronous communication patterns using Apache Kafka.
• Leverage Redis for caching, session management, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineering teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best engineering practices.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues.

Required Skills & Experience Backend (Primary Focus)

• Strong expertise in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing Microservices-based architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka, event-driven systems, and message queues.
• Strong knowledge of Redis, caching strategies, and performance optimization.
• Experience building scalable REST APIs and backend services.
• Good understanding of authentication, authorization, security, and API best practices.
• Experience with database design and optimization.

Frontend

• Strong proficiency in React.js.
• Experience with Next.js and Server-Side Rendering (SSR).
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+, and responsive UI development.

Databases

• MongoDB
• PostgreSQL / MySQL
• Database performance tuning and query optimization

AI & Modern Technologies

• Experience integrating AI/ML services or LLM-based applications.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks, prompt engineering, vector databases, or AI APIs is preferred.
• Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and AI-powered workflows is a plus.

Cloud & DevOps

• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes is preferred.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools.

What We're Looking For

• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Ability to work independently and drive technical initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for building scalable systems and leveraging AI to solve business challenges.

Key Technologies:
React.js | Next.js | Node.js | TypeScript | Microservices | Kafka | Redis | MongoDB | PostgreSQL | Docker | Kubernetes | AI Tools | AWS/Azure/GCP