Backend Developer (Node.js + MySQL)

We are looking for a Backend Developer with 1+ year of experience in Node.js and MySQL to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate should have experience building scalable backend systems, developing REST APIs, integrating third-party services, and implementing real-time features.

You will work on designing and developing backend services that power modern web and mobile applications.

• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js
• Write clean, scalable, and maintainable backend code
• Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms
• Ensure application performance, security, and reliability

• Design and manage MySQL database schemas
• Write optimized and efficient SQL queries
• Handle database relationships, indexing, and query optimization
• Ensure data consistency and high performance

• Implement real-time communication using WebSockets / Socket.io
• Develop real-time features such as notifications, live updates, and alerts

Integrate external services such as:

• Payment Gateways
• SMS / OTP Services
• Email Services
• Other External APIs

Handle API authentication, error handling, and response management.

• Design backend systems following scalable architecture principles
• Implement modular or MVC architecture
• Optimize systems for high performance and scalability

• Work closely with frontend and mobile developers
• Participate in code reviews and debugging sessions
• Use Git for version control

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MySQL (Mandatory)
• MongoDB

• REST API Development
• Authentication (JWT / Token-based)
• API security and validation
• Error handling and logging

• Strong knowledge of SQL
• Database schema design
• Query optimization

• Experience with WebSockets or Socket.io

• Experience with API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia)
• Familiarity with Git and Git workflows

• Knowledge of ORM tools (Prisma, Sequelize, TypeORM)
• Understanding of Microservices Architecture
• Experience with Redis or caching systems
• Basic knowledge of Docker or Cloud deployment
• Experience working with scalable backend systems