Backend Developer

Gatim AI; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Learning and development budget

Annual team retreats

Job summary

Gatim AI is seeking a backend engineer to build and maintain scalable backend services for a legal technology product. You will design APIs, databases, and security features while collaborating with frontend and AI colleagues.

You will implement authentication, write tests, and document technical decisions as part of a cross-functional team. This remote-friendly role offers flexible hours and a learning budget.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Node.js or Python.
• Experience with SQL databases; PostgreSQL preferred.
• Solid understanding of REST API design, authentication and security practices.
• Familiarity with Git and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain REST APIs and backend services.
• Design database schemas and write efficient queries.
• Implement authentication and authorization features.
• Improve service performance and scalability.
• Write tests and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with frontend and AI teams on product integrations.

Skills

Backend development

REST API design

Authentication & security

Git / version control

Tools

Node.js

Python

PostgreSQL

SQL databases

Job description

Role overview

Build and maintain backend services for a legal technology product, including APIs and databases that support complex data processing and AI integrations. The work spans service design, implementation, security, and performance, in collaboration with frontend and AI colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain REST APIs and backend services.
• Design database schemas and write efficient queries.
• Implement authentication and authorization features.
• Improve service performance and scalability.
• Write tests and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with frontend and AI teams on product integrations.

Requirements

• At least one year of backend development experience.
• Proficiency in Node.js or Python.
• Experience with SQL databases; PostgreSQL is preferred.
• Understanding of REST API design, authentication, and security practices.
• Familiarity with Git and version control.

Nice to have

• Experience with a cloud platform such as AWS or GCP.
• Familiarity with Docker, containerization, or microservice architectures.
• Exposure to message queues such as Redis or Kafka.

Benefits and work setup

• Full-time, remote-first role based in Junagadh, Gujarat.
• Flexible working hours, health insurance, and a learning and development budget.
• Annual team retreats.