Remote Node.js & PostgreSQL Backend Engineer

Tamarind Intelligence; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tamarind Intelligence is seeking a backend-focused Database Developer to design, implement, and optimize relational database solutions with PostgreSQL. You will build REST APIs using Node.js and Express.js, write unit tests with Jest, and collaborate across agile teams.

The role emphasizes data integrity, scalable schemas, and efficient query tuning, with a fully remote setup for US-based work. Strong English communication is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Database Developer.
• Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL with relational schema design.
• Experience with REST APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
• Experience writing automated tests with Jest.
• Solid Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Ability to translate business requirements into backend/database solutions.
• Proficient English, both written and spoken.
• Experience in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust PostgreSQL database solutions.
• Design and maintain schemas for data integrity, scalability, and high performance.
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries and database operations.
• Create and maintain views, stored procedures, functions, and triggers.
• Develop REST APIs using Node.js, Express.js, and TypeScript.
• Build and maintain backend integrations between apps and databases.
• Write automated unit tests with Jest.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in Agile environments.

Skills

SQL

PostgreSQL

TypeScript

Node.js

REST APIs

Unit testing

Git

Tools

Express.js

Jest

Git

Azure Database Services

Job description

Tamarind Intelligence is seeking a backend-focused Database Developer to design, implement, and optimize relational database solutions with PostgreSQL. You will build REST APIs using Node.js and Express.js, write unit tests with Jest, and collaborate across agile teams.

The role emphasizes data integrity, scalable schemas, and efficient query tuning, with a fully remote setup for US-based work. Strong English communication is required.