Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra Experience: 3–6 Years Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science / IT or related field About The Role We are looking for a strong backend engineer with deep expertise in Node.js / NestJS to design, build, and scale production-grade systems. The ideal candidate is AI-native, leverages AI tools effectively, and combines fast execution with strong engineering fundamentals. In this role at Purplle, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to build high-performance, large-scale backend systems using technologies such as Golang, Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, Kafka, and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS).

What You’ll Do Design, build, and scale backend services using Node.js / NestJS

Develop clean APIs and microservices with a focus on performance and maintainability

Optimize data models and queries across MySQL and MongoDB

Implement caching (Redis) and event-driven systems (Kafka)

Deploy and manage services on Kubernetes (GCP/AWS)

Use AI-assisted tools (Copilot, Cursor) to improve development speed and quality

Own features end-to-end: design → development → deployment → optimization





Continuously improve system reliability, scalability, and performance

Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams

Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering best practices What We’re Looking For 3–6 years of backend experience (preferably in product-based companies)

Strong hands-on expertise in Node.js (must-have), with Express/NestJS

Solid understanding of system design, distributed systems, and performance optimization

Experience building and scaling production systems

Working knowledge of MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and Kafka

Familiarity with GCP/AWS and Kubernetes (good to have)

Practical experience using AI coding tools effectively

Robust debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ownership mindset with ability to deliver end-to-end solutions

Ability to collaborate across teams Good to Have Experience in e-commerce or high-scale consumer products.

Exposure to Golang.

Experience working in fast-paced, high-ownership environments.

📌 Senior Software Developer –(Backend) (Mumbai)
🏢 Purplle.com
📍 Mumbai