Software Engineer (Nestjs)

Job Description

Software Engineer (NestJS) Our Client: Company is (founded in 2020) is an industry leading, first of its kind in India, digital healthcare data platform and exchange, infused with AI/ML capabilities delivering solutions to stakeholders in all segments of the healthcare sector. Job Title: Software Engineer (NestJS) Education: B.Tech/MCA Experience: 3 - 4 Years Location: Bangalore About the Role: We?re looking for a driven Backend Software Engineer (NestJS) to build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems. You?ll work with Node.js, NestJS, TypeScript, and databases like PostgreSQL and MongoDB. If you love designing clean APIs, architecting services, and solving realworld engineering problems. Roles & Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable RESTful and event-driven APIs using NestJS and TypeScript. Integrate with SQL (PostgreSQL//MSSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases efficiently. Write clean, modular, and testable code following best practices and SOLID principles. Implement message queues (Kafka, Redis, or Pub/Sub) for async processing and microservice communication. Collaborate with frontend and DevOps teams for seamless feature delivery. Manage API authentication and authorization (OAuth2.0, JWT, etc.). Implement caching strategies (Redis/memory-based) for high-performance systems. Troubleshoot production issues and optimize application performance. Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and design brainstorming sessions. Contribute to improving backend reliability, observability, and deployment automation. Requirements: Hands-on experience with NestJS, Node.js, and TypeScript Strong understanding of REST APIs, middleware, and dependency injection in NestJS. Working knowledge of SQL (PostgreSQL/MSSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases. Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, promises, and event loops. Experience with Git and collaborative workflows (branches, PRs, reviews). Understanding of OOP concepts, DSA, and basic design patterns. Familiarity with frontend fundamentals (HTML/CSS/JS) for integration-level debugging. Experience in error handling, logging, and debugging Node.js applications. Must Have (Mandatory Working Knowledge): API integration and design standards (OpenAPI/Swagger). Authentication and Authorization flows (JWT, OAuth). Message Queues ? Kafka, Redis, or Google Pub/Sub. Caching and performance optimization. Environment configuration and secrets management. Unit and integration testing with Jest or equivalent. Version control (Git) and branching strategies Bonus Points (Good-to-Have, Not Must): Experience with Cloud Platforms (GCP / AWS), deployments, services, IAM, etc. Understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). Experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI). Familiarity with WebSockets, GraphQL, or gRPC. Hands-on with Redis Streams, or Cloud Pub/Sub. Exposure to monitoring tools like Prometheus, Datadog, or Stackdriver. Understanding of microservices architecture and API gateway patterns. Basic knowledge of security best practices (input sanitization, rate limiting, helmet, etc.). About Hireginie: Hireginie is a prominent talent search company specializing in connecting top talent with leading organizations. We are committed to excellence and offer customized recruitment solutions across industries, ensuring a seamless and transparent hiring process. Our mission is to empower both clients and candidates by matching the right talent with the right opportunities, fostering growth and success for all.