The Role
Seeking a skilled Backend Developer to build efficient systems using ExpressJS and manage PostgreSQL databases. Responsibilities include API development, database optimization, and team collaboration.
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Job description
Job Title: Backend Developer
Location: Kolkata, West Bengal (or specify remote/hybrid options)
Experience: 5+ years
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer with extensive experience in PostgreSQL and database architecture. The ideal candidate will be proficient in building scalable and efficient backend systems using ExpressJS. You will work closely with our development team to optimize databases, enhance application performance, and create robust backend solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using ExpressJS.
- Architect, optimize, and manage PostgreSQL databases for high performance and scalability.
- Implement database schemas, indexing strategies, and query optimizations.
- Collaborate with frontend developers and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of backend services.
- Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
- Ensure security best practices, including authentication and authorization.
- Perform code reviews, troubleshoot bugs, and optimize backend performance.
- Maintain documentation and participate in team discussions on system architecture.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in backend development.
- Expertise in PostgreSQL, including query optimization, replication, and indexing.
- Strong understanding of database architecture and relational database design principles.
- Proficiency in ExpressJS and Node.js..
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD processes.
- Knowledge of Git, testing frameworks, and Agile development methodologies.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with microservices architecture.
- Exposure to caching mechanisms like Redis.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
Job Types: Full-time,
Permanent Pay: ₹840,000.00 - ₹1,300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
Location Type:
- In-person
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Back-end development: 5 years (Required)
- Express.js: 4 years (Required)
- Node.js: 3 years (Required)
- APIs: 3 years (Required)
- PostgreSQL: 4 years (Required)
Location:
- Kolkata, West Bengal (Preferred)
Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in backend development
- Expertise in PostgreSQL, including query optimization, replication, and indexing
- Strong understanding of database architecture and relational database design principles
- Proficiency in ExpressJS and Node.js
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD processes
- Knowledge of Git, testing frameworks, and Agile development methodologies
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team
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The Company
What We Do
Piston is building the closed-loop payment network for the $250B+ U.S. trucking industry. Our flagship product, PistonPay, is a QR-based fuel payment platform for fleets, offering seamless controls, dynamic underwriting, and real-time visibility at the pump. We’re reshaping fleet finance from the ground up.
