Backend Engineer

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain server-side applications using TypeScript, NestJS, MongoDB, and ElasticSearch. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, scalable backend solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain efficient server-side logic for web and mobile applications using TypeScript and NestJS
• Develop and optimize MongoDB database structures, queries, and interactions to ensure optimal performance and data integrity
• Create and maintain RESTful APIs with proper authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Leverage ElasticSearch for implementing powerful search capabilities and data analysis features
• Monitor application performance metrics and implement optimizations to enhance system responsiveness
• Implement robust security measures to protect user data and prevent vulnerabilities
• Architect scalable backend systems with fault-tolerance and redundancy built-in
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives
• Participate in all stages of the development lifecycle from design to deployment and maintenance
• Stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies to continuously improve our technical stack
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development
• Strong proficiency with TypeScript and JavaScript
• 3+ years of experience with NestJS or similar Node.js frameworks
• Deep knowledge of MongoDB, including schema design, indexing, and query optimization
• Experience with ElasticSearch for implementing search functionality and data analytics
• Understanding of RESTful API design principles and implementation
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization protocols (OAuth, JWT)
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with microservices architecture
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience with message queuing systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)
• Understanding of AI/ML concepts and experience with AI prompting techniques
• Experience with GraphQL
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field