Job Description

Job Title: Junior Backend Developer - Node.js / NestJS (FinTech)

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat (On-site)

Experience: 6 months - 1 year

About the Role:

We are looking for a Junior Node.js / NestJS Developer to join our FinTech engineering team. You will work on production-grade backend systems, integrate LLM-powered features, and help build secure, scalable financial platforms.

This role is ideal for someone who has real project experience, understands modern backend practices, and is comfortable using AI-assisted development tools.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain backend APIs using Node.js and NestJS

- Build REST APIs following clean architecture and best practices

- Work with PostgreSQL / MongoDB and understand data modeling

- Integrate LLM APIs (OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, etc.) into backend workflows

- Use AI developer tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or similar

- Implement authentication, authorization, and role-based access control

- Ensure data security, validation, and error handling for financial data

- Collaborate with frontend, product, and QA teams

- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

- Debug, test, and optimize backend services

Must-Have Skills:

- Strong fundamentals in Node.js (async/await, promises, event loop)

- Basic to intermediate experience with NestJS (modules, controllers, services, DTOs)

- TypeScript knowledge (interfaces, types, decorators)

- REST API development and request/response validation

- Hands-on exposure to LLM integrations

- Experience using AI coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code, Copilot, etc.)

- Working knowledge of PostgreSQL or MongoDB

- Familiarity with Git and version control workflows

Good to Have:

- Experience in FinTech, payments, lending, or banking systems

- Knowledge of JWT, OAuth, and API security best practices

- Exposure to Docker and basic deployment concepts

- Understanding of logging, monitoring, and rate limiting

- Awareness of Indian FinTech compliance concepts (KYC, data privacy)

- Startup or fast-paced development experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ?25,000.00 - ?45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Provident Fund
Work Location: In person