Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Tech Inject; Phagwara; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Inject in Phagwara, Punjab, seeks an experienced backend developer. You will be responsible for developing scalable and secure backend services using Node.js and TypeScript while optimizing database schemas and designing API architectures. Strong expertise in AWS, CI/CD, Docker, and Kubernetes is essential.

The ideal candidate should possess advanced knowledge in managing databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB, with excellent problem-solving skills and clean coding practices. The role offers opportunities to work with cross-functional teams and manage infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Advanced experience with database management systems.
• API design proficiency and hands-on cloud platform experience.
• Strong skills in CI/CD and monitoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Design and optimize database schemas for various databases.
• Translate product requirements into robust backend architectures.
• Propose infrastructure solutions on cloud platforms.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Git

Clean coding

Tools

Sequelize

Mongoose

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, high-performance, and secure backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Design and optimize database schemas with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firestore, and Redis.
• Translate PRDs into robust backend architectures, ensuring data consistency.
• Propose and implement infrastructure solutions on AWS or equivalent platforms.
• Design RESTful and GraphQL APIs for efficient data exchange.
• Manage deployments using CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Implement security protocols and monitoring solutions for system integrity and compliance.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical decision-making, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Write automated tests and documentation to ensure code quality and maintainability.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js or Nest.js.
• Advanced experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firestore, Redis (and ORMs like Sequelize/Mongoose).
• API design with proficiency in RESTful and GraphQL standards.
• Hands‑on AWS (EC2, RDS, S3) or similar cloud platforms; experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong CI/CD, monitoring/logging tools knowledge.
• Clean coding practices and SOLID principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proficient with Git and GitHub.

Good to Haves

• Firebase experience (including Functions).
• Knowledge of GCP or Azure; Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Performance tuning, load balancing, caching.
• Startup experience or exposure to dynamic environments.