Hybrid Backend Developer, Node.JS

at NextHire

• Job title: Backend Developer, Node.JS
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: AWS, DynamoDB, JavaScript, Microservices, Node.js, NoSQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Bangalore, India

About the role

• Backend Developer focused on building Node.js microservices for a cutting-edge digital loan platform. Collaborate on AI-assisted development for scalable solutions in Bengaluru.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Implement and maintain data storage solutions using NoSQL databases like DynamoDB.
• Ensure the performance, scalability, and security of our backend systems.
• Ability to work on data-driven continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure code quality.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of our development processes.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in backend development.

Requirements

• 2-3.5 years of experience in backend development.
• Strong understanding of Node.js and experience building RESTful APIs.
• Experience with NoSQL databases, particularly DynamoDB.
• CRM Product Development.
• Good understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Familiarity with unit testing frameworks and best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Built RESTful services with a metric-driven API Gateway.
• Good understanding of AWS services DynamoDB, ElastiCache, Lambda, Microservices architecture, etc.

Benefits

• Must Have (AI-focused) Ability to use AI-assisted coding tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Tabnine, Cursor) for writing, refactoring, and optimising backend code while following clean code principles.
• Good to Have (AI-focused) Experience using AI to automate backend workflows — e.g., generating API documentation, writing SQL queries, or drafting integration scripts.
• Good to have Communication skills - excellent written and oral communication to present complex ideas/concepts in clear and concise manner; communicating with key stakeholders with work/project progress.