Sr. Software Engineer – Backend Development (Node.js)

Kognitive Networks Inc.; Bengaluru, Chennai District, Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Kognitive Networks Inc. in India (Remote) is seeking a Backend Developer with strong Node.js/Express.js expertise to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs. The role focuses on API development, performance optimization, security, and database management.

You will work with MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL, improving performance and reliability while collaborating on cloud-based solutions. Remote-friendly role offering growth in telecom networking tech.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional software engineering experience with backend focus.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related discipline.
• Strong Node.js and Express.js expertise.
• Experience with MongoDB and SQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and Git.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs.
• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Design and optimize databases using MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend, API, and production issues.
• Implement security and authentication mechanisms.
• Work with cloud platforms and development tools to support backend apps.

Skills

Node.js

Express.js

RESTful API development

JWT authentication

OAuth2 authentication

Python basics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related discipline

Tools

MongoDB

MySQL

PostgreSQL

AWS

Azure

Git

Postman

Job description

Experience:

3 – 5 years of professional software engineering experience, with strong experience in backend development using Node.js.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Electronics, Telecommunications, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Location:

India (Remote)

Employment Type:

Full-time

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Backend Developer with strong experience in Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and SQL databases to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs. The role involves API development, performance optimization, troubleshooting, security, and database management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs.
• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and Express.js.
• Design and optimize databases using MongoDB, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Improve application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve backend, API, and production issues.
• Implement appropriate security and authentication mechanisms.
• Work with cloud platforms and development tools to support backend applications and services.

Required Technical Skills:

• Strong experience with Node.js and Express.js.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development.
• Experience with JWT and OAuth2 authentication mechanisms.
• Basic knowledge of Python.

Databases

• Hands-on experience with MongoDB.
• Experience with SQL databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of database design, queries, and performance optimization.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Good understanding of Git for source control.
• Experience using Postman for API development and testing.

Good to Have

• Experience with Docker.
• Experience with Redis.
• Understanding of message queues and asynchronous processing.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Exposure to CI/CD practices and pipelines.
• Competitive compensation package
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge networking and telecom solutions

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