Job Description

Backend + AI Developer (Full-Time)

Location:

India (Remote / Hybrid)

Experience:

3-6 years (skill > years)

Type:

Full-time

Company:

IT GUY / Product & Client Platforms

Role Overview

We are looking for a

Backend + AI Developer

who can build

scalable backend systems

and

AI-powered workflows

for real-world products--not demos or PoCs.

You'll work on:

SaaS platforms Real-time systems (MQTT, WebSockets, WebRTC) AI agents (voice, chat, automation) Data-heavy APIs and integrations Production systems used by real customers
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys

solving hard problems end-to-end

, not just writing isolated APIs.

Key ResponsibilitiesBackend Development

Design and build

scalable backend services

using

Node.js / NestJS

Implement

REST APIs, WebSockets, and event-driven systems

Work with

Prisma ORM

(SQL & MongoDB) Design schemas, migrations, and query-optimized data models Build authentication & authorization systems (JWT, RBAC, permissions) Integrate third-party APIs (payments, messaging, CRM, video, maps, etc.) Handle background jobs, queues, cron tasks, and workflows
AI & Automation

Build and integrate

AI-driven features

using LLMs (OpenAI / similar) Develop

AI agents

for: Voice bots Chat assistants Workflow automation Data extraction & summarization Implement

prompt engineering

, structured outputs, and guardrails Connect AI systems with backend logic, databases, and external tools Work on

real-time AI systems

(streaming, partial responses, low latency)
Real-Time & Systems Work (Important)

Work with

MQTT

,

WebSockets

, and

event-based architectures

Build or integrate

WebRTC / streaming / signaling systems

Handle concurrency, retries, failure recovery, and observability Optimize performance for high-traffic and low-latency use cases
Dev & Production Ownership

Write

clean, production-ready code

Debug real production issues (logs, metrics, failures) Participate in architecture decisions Work closely with frontend, mobile, and product teams Own features from design ? development ? deployment
Required SkillsMust-Have

Strong experience with

Node.js

and

TypeScript

Hands-on experience with

NestJS

(or equivalent backend framework) Experience with

Prisma ORM

Good understanding of

databases

(PostgreSQL / MySQL / MongoDB) Experience integrating

AI / LLM APIs

Solid API design principles Comfortable working on

complex, evolving systems

Good to Have (Big Plus)

Experience with

MQTT

,

WebSockets

, or real-time systems Experience with

WebRTC / media / streaming

Experience with

Docker & CI/CD

Familiarity with

cloud platforms

(AWS / DigitalOcean / Azure) Prior work on

SaaS platforms

Exposure to

voice bots, chatbots, or automation platforms

What We're Really Looking For

Someone who can

think in systems

, not just functions Comfortable with

ambiguity and problem-solving

Willing to go deep instead of cutting corners Can debug, reason, and improve existing systems Takes ownership instead of waiting for instructions
We prefer problem solvers over resume keywords.What You'll Work On (Examples)

AI voice agents connected to real phone systems SaaS dashboards with RBAC & workflow engines Real-time device communication using MQTT Automation pipelines (AI + backend + external tools) Data-heavy reporting & analytics systems
Work Culture

No micromanagement High ownership, high trust Focus on

output and quality

, not hours Engineering-first mindset Real products, real customers
Hiring Process

Resume shortlisting Technical discussion (problem-solving focused) Practical evaluation (small task or system discussion) Final culture & ownership round
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹900,000.00 - ₹1,100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person