Job Description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients
Salary range: Rs 1000000 - Rs 2500000 (ie INR 10-25 LPA)
Min Experience: 2 years
Location: bangalore
JobType: full-time
We are looking for a talented backend engineer to design and build the robust foundation of our SaaS platform. You will play a pivotal role in architecting scalable microservices on AWS and implementing modern serverless solutions.
As a founding backend engineer, you'll take ownership of developing and maintaining the back-end systems and infrastructure. You'll collaborate closely with a small team of engineers to design and deliver scalable, efficient, and reliable solutions. This is an in-office role based in Bengaluru.
Requirements
Responsibilities

• Design and develop highly available, performant microservices using Node.js.
• Leverage AWS services (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.) to build serverless architectures.
• Implement secure and robust RESTful APIs to power frontend experiences.
• Manage and process data streams from IoT devices, ensuring reliable data ingestion.
• Ensure code quality through unit testing and code reviews.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers and DevOps teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.

Ideal Candidate

• 2+ years of experience building backend systems in a product-based company.
• Strong foundation in Node.js and proven experience building scalable APIs.
• Deep understanding of AWS services, especially serverless technologies.
• Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with both relational and NoSQL databases.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred but not required.

Bonus

• Experience with a type-safe language (e.g., TypeScript, Java, C++).
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools.
• Credible open-source contributions.

Skills Required