Senior Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Nivoda's remote-first engineering team as a Senior Software Backend Engineer and be at the forefront of innovation in the online jewellery industry. Collaborate with stakeholders and engineers to design, develop, and launch groundbreaking SAAS products. Leverage your expertise in NodeJS, RDBMS, and Microservices to build high-performance, scalable, and secure backend systems. Mentor junior developers and contribute to a dynamic, low-hierarchy work environment. Enjoy flexible working hours, unlimited holiday allowance, and ample opportunities for growth and learning. This role requires 7+ years of backend development experience with NodeJS and a strong understanding of system design and architectural patterns.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7+ years of experience in backend development with NodeJS and any RDBMS language like Postgres and knowledge in NoSQL Datastores
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript-based backend platforms and libraries, including Vanilla JavaScript, Node.js, and Postgres databases
• Experience in Microservices, Docker, Kafka, API Gateway
• Solid understanding of system design and architectural patterns
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to multiple tools and technologies
• Solid understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• B.E/B.Tech or M.E/M.Tech degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Computer Engineering

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain backend for high-performance customer-centric features around SAAS products by ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• Collaborate with product managers, architects, and stakeholders to define Backend technical requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions
• Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality guidelines throughout the development lifecycle
• Debug and resolve complex technical issues, providing timely support to internal teams and external customers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize customer requirements and feedback
• Mentor junior developers and improve the quality of engineering work in the broader team

Benefits

• Dynamic working environment in a rapidly growing company
• Enjoy a pleasant, low-hierarchy work environment
• Engage in intellectually challenging work that contributes significantly to Nivoda’s success and scalability
• Flexible working hours and a vibrant company culture
• Plenty of opportunities for growth and learning
• Unlimited holiday allowance