SDE-2 Backend

Astranova Mobility; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Astranova Mobility is seeking a Backend Engineer to design and scale backend services using NestJS and Node.js in a distributed, event-driven architecture. You will optimize SQL and NoSQL databases, implement AI-powered workflows, and ensure reliable, scalable delivery with monitoring across production systems.

Join a collaborative team that drives architectural strategy, mentors a small group, and works closely with Product, Data, and AI/ML teams to deliver robust backend solutions.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 46 years of backend development experience with strong NestJS + Node.js focus.
• Strong fundamentals in Data Structures, Algorithms, and OOP.
• Proven expertise in system design, distributed systems, and microservices.
• Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Practical knowledge of monitoring tools (NewRelic, Datadog, OpenObserve, etc.).
• Experience building secure, compliant systems in regulated environments.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Demonstrated use of AI coding assistants (Cursor, Claude, Copilot, Tabnine) in production projects.

Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and scale backend services using NestJS and Node.js.
• Design for scale: APIs and systems capable of handling 10k+ RPS, horizontal scaling, and data partitioning strategies.
• Translate product requirements into robust, event-driven, distributed architectures.
• Design and optimize databases (SQL and NoSQL) for performance and scalability.
• Integrate AI/ML components into backend workflows (recommendations, personalization, automation engines).
• Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following SOLID principles.
• Implement APMs/monitoring for real-time insights.
• Own end-to-end delivery of features from design to production monitoring.
• Lead a small team (2-4 developers) and contribute to architecture roadmaps.

Skills

NestJS

Node.js

Data Structures

Algorithms

OOP

System Design

SQL

NoSQL

AWS/GCP/Azure

Docker

Kubernetes

APMs/Monitoring

AI Coding Tools

Event-driven Architecture

Education

B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Postgres/MySQL

MongoDB/Redis

NewRelic

Datadog

OpenObserve

Prometheus/Grafana

Job description

What Youll Do:

Backend Engineering & System Design

1. Architect, implement, and scale backend services using NestJS and Node.js

2. Design for scale: APIs and systems capable of handling 10k+ RPS, horizontal scaling, and

data partitioning strategies

3. Translate product requirements into robust, event-driven, distributed architectures

Database & Infrastructure

1. Design and optimize both SQL (Postgres/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB/Redis) databases

2. Drive data modeling, indexing, and query optimization for performance and scalability

AI-Driven Development

1. Use AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.) to accelerate development and

maintain quality

2. Integrate AI/ML components into backend workflows (recommendations, personalization,

automation engines)

3. Drive best practices for AI-assisted engineering workflows, evaluating new tools and scaling

adoption

Code Quality & Observability

1. Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code following SOLID principles

2. Implement APMs & monitoring (NewRelic, Datadog, OpenObserve, Prometheus/Grafana) for

real-time insights

Ownership & Reliability

1. Own end-to-end delivery of features/modules from design to production monitoring

2. Participate in on-call rotations, debugging and resolving live issues under pressure

Collaboration & Leadership

1. Work closely with Product, Design, Data, and AI/ML teams to deliver end-to-end solutions

2. Able to lead a small team (2-4 developers)

3. Actively contribute to architecture roadmaps and technical strategy

Qualifications Required

1. Education: B.Tech/M.Tech in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

2. Experience: 46 years in backend development with strong focus on NestJS + Node.js

3. Strong fundamentals in Data Structures, Algorithms, OOP

4. Proven expertise in system design, distributed systems, and microservices

5. Hands-on experience with SQL & NoSQL databases

6. Practical knowledge of APMs/monitoring tools (NewRelic, Datadog, OpenObserve, etc.)

7. Experience building secure, compliant systems in regulated environments

8. Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

9. Demonstrated use of AI coding assistants (Cursor, Claude, Copilot, Tabnine, etc.) in

production projects

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in fintech or regulated, high-compliance systems

2. Knowledge of event streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

3. Familiarity with DevOps & CI/CD pipelines

4. Experience integrating AI workflows into production systems

5. Strong communication skills — able to articulate technical trade-offs to both engineers and

business stakeholders

6. Belief in Grip’s core values: Ownership, Transparency, Courage, Customer Obsession,

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