Back End Developer

Job Description: Backend Engineer (4–6 Years Experience)

Location: Pune – Kharadi

Shift: UK Shift

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Backend Engineer with 4–6 years of hands-on experience in building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Node.js (Express), solid experience with AWS cloud services, and a strong foundation in system design principles.

Key Responsibilities

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express. - Build clean, modular, reusable, and maintainable backend components. - Design backend systems with a focus on scalability, availability, and fault tolerance. - Participate in low-level and high-level system design discussions. - Design, deploy, and manage backend services on AWS. - Work with AWS services including EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, API Gateway, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, IAM, and CloudWatch. - Design and optimize SQL and NoSQL database schemas. - Implement caching strategies using Redis or similar technologies. - Build asynchronous workflows using message queues or background job systems. - Write unit and integration tests and actively participate in code reviews. - Debug production issues and contribute to incident resolution. - Collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, and product teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

- 4–6 years of experience in backend development. - Strong expertise in Node.js and Express. - Solid hands-on experience with AWS cloud services. - Strong understanding of system design fundamentals. - Experience designing and consuming REST APIs. - Strong knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases. - Experience with Redis or similar caching systems. - Understanding of authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth). - Proficiency in JavaScript or TypeScript. - Experience with Git and version control workflows.

Good-to-Have Skills

- Experience with GraphQL or gRPC. - Understanding of microservices architecture. - Experience with Docker and Kubernetes. - Exposure to CI/CD pipelines. - Understanding of event-driven architecture. - Knowledge of backend security best practices (OWASP Top 10). - Experience working on high-scale or real-time systems.

Educational Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Soft Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ownership mindset with attention to detail. - Clear and effective communication abilities. - Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their resume at

pratiksha@digifocal.in