Responsibilities

Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and Python.
Build scalable and secure backend services and business logic.
Work with PostgreSQL for database design, queries, relationships, and optimization.
Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
Implement authentication, authorization, validation, logging, and error handling.
Debug and resolve backend and production issues.
Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code.
Manage application deployments across development, staging, and production environments.
Work with Linux servers and handle basic server administration.
Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
Work with Docker for containerization.
Manage application processes and deployments using tools such as PM2 and Nginx.
Monitor application performance, server health, and logs.
Assist with cloud infrastructure, preferably AWS.
Handle basic server security, backups, environment variables, and deployment configurations.

Requirements

1-2 years of hands-on experience in backend development and deployment.
Strong fundamentals in Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, REST APIs, and basic DevOps practices.
Required Skills: Node.js, Python, PostgreSQL, JavaScript / TypeScript fundamentals, REST API development, SQL and database concepts, Git & GitHub/GitLab, Linux basics, Docker fundamentals, CI/CD fundamentals, Nginx / reverse proxy basics, Basic cloud knowledge (preferably AWS), Understanding of API security and authentication.
Good to have: Experience with NestJS / Express.js / FastAPI, Redis, AWS EC2, RDS, S3, GitHub Actions, PostgreSQL performance optimization, Microservices architecture, Monitoring tools such as PM2, CloudWatch, or similar.
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Willingness to work across Backend + DevOps.
Good understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Ability to learn new technologies quickly.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced FinTech/SaaS environment.
Someone who takes ownership and is comfortable working hands-on across development and deployment.