Back End Developer

About the Role

We are hiring a Senior Consultant – Backend Engineering with strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, Hasura GraphQL, and SQL-based backend systems. This role involves leading backend solution design, development, integrations, performance optimization, and deployment for scalable, cloud-native applications.

You will collaborate closely with frontend engineers, architects, and client stakeholders to build secure, high-performing API platforms and backend services, leveraging GraphQL, REST APIs, database-driven workflows, and CI/CD best practices.

This role is ideal for professionals who have hands-on experience in modern backend development and want to contribute to enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead backend technical design, development, testing, and deployment using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable REST and GraphQL APIs for enterprise applications.
• Work extensively with Hasura GraphQL Engine:
• Configure metadata, permissions, relationships, and role-based access
• Govern schemas and manage GraphQL security
• Design and implement database-driven functionality using strong SQL skills (preferably PostgreSQL).
• Develop and manage database objects such as schemas, views, triggers, and DB-backed workflows.
• Integrate third-party systems, external APIs, and internal microservices.
• Ensure performance, scalability, security, observability, and reliability of backend services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Node.js services, GraphQL, Hasura configurations, and databases.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and creation of reusable backend components.
• Support CI/CD pipelines, deployment coordination, and release hygiene using Git-based workflows.
• Collaborate with global, cross-functional teams to ensure end-to-end delivery and quality.
• Create and maintain technical documentation for APIs, services, and backend configurations.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of overall IT experience with strong focus on backend development.
• Hands-on expertise in:
• Node.js, TypeScript
• Hasura GraphQL Engine
• GraphQL and REST APIs
• SQL (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Strong understanding of backend architecture, microservices, and API design principles.
• Experience with performance tuning, debugging, error handling, and backend security.
• Proficiency in Git, branching strategies, and collaborative development workflows.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile (Scrum / SAFe) environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
• Cloud exposure with AWS (preferred), Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with caching technologies such as Redis or Memcached.
• Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging/streaming platforms.
• Knowledge of OAuth2, JWT, and authentication/authorization frameworks.
• Understanding of clean architecture, design patterns, and domain-driven design (DDD).
• Exposure to observability, logging, monitoring, and APM tools.
• Experience supporting L1–L3 production support models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Seniority Level Mid-Senior level