Senior Backend Engineer

SSC HR Solutions
Full-time
On-site

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Node.js (NestJS) and PostgreSQL to design, build, and maintain high-performance backend systems that are secure, reliable, and scalable.

Responsibilities:

●        Architect and implement robust backend services using Node.js (NestJS) with a focus on clean, maintainable code.

●        Design and optimize PostgreSQL schemas and queries, including complex data aggregations and analytics.

●        Ensure data integrity, consistency, and high performance across all systems.

●        Collaborate with the data team to support reporting and analytics needs.

●        Apply and enforce security best practices across all backend systems.

●        Conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and promote coding standards.

●    Mentor and support junior developers in their technical growth and contributions.

Requirements

Tech Stack:

●        Languages & Frameworks: TypeScript, Node.js, NestJS

●        Database: PostgreSQL (advanced proficiency), Redis

●        DevOps & Tooling: GitLab CI/CD, CloudFormation (for infrastructure automation)

Must-Have Qualifications:

●        3+ years of professional experience with Node.js, including production-level experience with NestJS.

●        Advanced expertise in PostgreSQL: data modeling, query optimization, and analytical queries.

●        Strong understanding of clean code principles, data consistency, and secure application development.

●        Experience conducting code reviews and mentoring other developers.

Nice to Have:

●        Hands-on experience with AWS services such as ECS Fargate, Lambda, RDS, EC2, and SQS.

●        Experience working with CloudFormation for infrastructure as code.

●        Familiarity with event-driven architecture and message queues.