Job Description

At

Aurelion Future Forge

, we build powerful platforms like

Kitty Magic

--a social commerce and merchant management system--and

StreetMall

, an innovative e-commerce platform. Our mission is to empower merchants, customers, and communities through robust, scalable, and secure technology.

We are seeking an experienced

Backend Developer

to help us maintain, optimize, and extend the backend systems powering these platforms.

Role Overview

You will join our growing engineering team to:

Build scalable, maintainable, and secure backend services. Develop APIs for admin CMS and mobile/web clients. Work across domains like

e-commerce, merchant services, reviews, ratings, authentication, payments, shipping integrations

, and more. Collaborate closely with frontend engineers and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement RESTful APIs for CMS platforms and mobile/web apps. Maintain and extend our

Node.js/TypeScript

backend architectures. Optimize performance and scalability for real-world production use cases. Develop and manage relational databases using

PostgreSQL + Prisma ORM

. Implement secure authentication and authorization workflows (JWT, OAuth). Ensure quality through unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions. Maintain API documentation (Swagger/OpenAPI). Monitor and improve reliability, security, and performance.

Tech Stack

Languages & Frameworks:

Node.js, Express, TypeScript

Database:

PostgreSQL with Prisma ORM

Documentation:

Swagger/OpenAPI

Monitoring:

Sentry, Winston

Testing:

Jest

Containerization:

Docker

Must-Have Skills

3+ years of professional experience in backend development. Strong expertise in

Node.js, Express.js, TypeScript

. Solid understanding of

RESTful API design principles

. Experience with relational database design and query optimization (

PostgreSQL

preferred). Hands-on experience with

Prisma ORM

or equivalent ORM. Knowledge of

authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth)

. Experience integrating with third-party APIs (e.g., payment gateways, logistics providers). Familiarity with

API documentation tools

. Strong fundamentals in web application security. Git proficiency and familiarity with modern development workflows.

Bonus Skills

Redis (for caching and rate limiting) Docker and container orchestration CI/CD pipelines Experience with microservices architecture Real-time communication technologies (WebSockets) Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS) Domain knowledge in e-commerce or merchant platforms
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Location Type:

In-person
Schedule:

Day shift
Work Location: In person