Software Development Engineer (Backend)

AbleCredit - GenAI Infra for BFSI; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AbleCredit in Bengaluru, India is seeking a seasoned Backend Engineer to build scalable web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and Express.js. You will design robust server-side systems, optimize databases (MongoDB, PostgreSQL), and drive architecture decisions for high performance.

Join a fast-paced startup environment, mentor peers, conduct code reviews, and ensure security and data protection across services while delivering robust APIs and reusable components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of backend web development experience.
• Proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript with core principles.
• Experience with Express.js and RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with MongoDB or PostgreSQL databases.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Bonus: front-end/UI using AI agents or similar.

Responsibilities

• Solve highly complex technical challenges and drive large-scale projects.
• Develop robust and scalable web applications using Node.js, MongoDB, PostgreSQL.
• Participate in system design, architecture, and scalable backend development.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical decisions across projects.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Architect efficient, reusable backend systems and optimize for speed and scalability.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Express.js

RESTful APIs

Asynchronous programming

System design

Architecture

Distributed Systems

Microservices

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

Node.js tooling

Job description

About AbleCredit

AbleCredit is on a mission to solve the Credit Gap of emerging economies. In India alone, the Credit Gap is over USD 5T (Trillion!). This is the single largest contributor to poverty, poor genie index and lack of opportunities.

About AbleCredit

AbleCredit is on a mission to solve the Credit Gap of emerging economies. In India alone, the Credit Gap is over USD 5T (Trillion!). This is the single largest contributor to poverty, poor genie index and lack of opportunities.

Ablecredit is a rare startup because we are probably the only revenue generating GenAI startup in India.

Key Responsibilities

• Solving highly complex technical challenges and driving large-scale projects; developing robust and scalable web applications using Node.js, MongoDB
• Participate in system design, architecture, and help build scalable, high-performance systems
• Mentor junior engineers (SDEs and SDE-2s), driving technical decisions, and leading entire projects or initiatives
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Architect efficient and reusable back-end systems and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in web development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor' s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend web development.
• Proficiency in Node.js and typescript along with their core principles.
• Experience with server-side frameworks such as Express.js.
• Familiarity with database systems such as MongoDB, or PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders.
• Bonus: can whip up a front end or UI with AI agents or all by yourself.

Skills:- NodeJS (Node.js), TypeScript, Express, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Database Design, Query optimization, Systems design, Architecture, Scalable systems, Distributed Systems, Microservices, High performance backend architecture, API development, API design, asynchronous programming, request handling, caching, concurrency, latency reduction, throughput optimization, Authentication, Authorization, security, data protection, secure coding practices, clean code, reusable components, code review, Debugging and RESTful APIs