Software Development Engineer 1

ConsultBae India Pvt. Ltd.; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ConsultBae India Pvt. Ltd. in Gurgaon is seeking an enthusiastic Backend Developer (SDE-1) to build scalable services using Node.js and NestJS. You will own backend components and collaborate with product and data teams to deliver reliable features.

The role requires strong fundamentals in DSA, API design, and cloud familiarity (AWS/GCP/Azure). You will work with AI coding tools to boost productivity and participate in CI/CD and observability practices.

Qualifications

• 1+ year backend development experience in production.
• Strong fundamentals in DSA and OOP.
• Experience with Node.js and NestJS.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and secure coding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using NestJS + Node.js.
• Write clean, modular, and well-tested code following best practices.
• Implement RESTful APIs and microservices with attention to scalability.
• Collaborate on system design discussions and learn distributed system concepts.
• Participate in testing, CI/CD pipelines, and code reviews.

Skills

Node.js

NestJS

DSA

OOP

APIs

CI/CD

Cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)

SQL

NoSQL

AI coding tools

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

REST APIs

Microservices

Job description

Position: SDE-1 (Backend)

Exp: 1+ Years

Working Mode:WFO, 5 Days

Location:Gurgaon

Job Overview:

We are looking for a passionate Backend Developer with strong fundamentals in programming and experience building scalable backend systems using Node.js/NestJS. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with databases, API design, and cloud environments, along with a strong inclination to learn and leverage AI-powered coding tools to improve productivity and code quality.

What Youll Do:

Backend Development

1. Develop and maintain backend services using NestJS + Node.js
2. Write clean, modular, and well-tested code following best practices
3. Implement RESTful APIs and microservices with attention to scalability

System Design & Architecture

1. Collaborate in system design discussions and learn distributed system concepts
2. Support senior engineers in designing scalable, fault-tolerant architectures

Database Management

1. Work with SQL/NoSQL databases for modeling, queries, and performance tuning
2. Ensure data consistency and basic optimizations in stored logic

Security & Quality

1. Follow secure coding standards (OWASP, AUTH flows, validation)
2. Contribute to testing, CI/CD pipelines, and code reviews

AI-Enabled Engineering

1. Use AI coding assistants (Cursor, Claude, Copilot, etc.) for faster, higher-quality delivery
2. Learn to integrate AI-based workflows into backend systems

Observability & Reliability

1. Implement logging and monitoring with APMs (NewRelic, Datadog, OpenObserve)
2. Participate in debugging and issue resolution in staging and production

Collaboration & Growth

1. Work with Product, Data, and SDE-2/3 mentors to deliver features
2. Take ownership of small-to-medium modules and demonstrate continuous improvement.

Qualifications Required:

1. 13 years backend experience with Node.js/NestJS
2. Solid grounding in DSA, OOP, and microservice concepts
3. Hands-on with SQL & NoSQL databases
4. Understanding of API design, testing, and CI/CD
5. Awareness of secure coding and compliance basics
6. Exposure to cloud (AWS/GCP/Azure)
7. Willingness to use and learn AI coding tools

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience in fintech, SaaS, or high-scale product systems
2. Familiarity with event-driven architectures (Kafka, RabbitMQ) is a plus
3. Knowledge of monitoring tools and APMs
4. Strong communication and eagerness to learn system design from senior engineers
5. Embody our values: Ownership, Transparency, Courage, Customer Obsession, Celebration