About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Backend Developer with strong expertise in Node.js. The ideal candidate should have experience in building scalable, high-performance backend systems and a deep understanding of microservices architecture. Experience working in the sports-tech domain or similar high-interaction platforms will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Backend Development (Node.js)

Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js

Build scalable microservices and RESTful APIs.

Optimize application performance, ensuring low latency and high throughput.

Work with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) including schema design and query optimization.

Implement authentication, authorization, and secure data communication.

Integrate third-party APIs, internal services, and external systems.

2. System Architecture

Contribute to designing overall system architecture, ensuring robustness, scalability, and reliability.

Participate in discussions around API contracts, data modeling, and middleware logic.

3. Code Quality & Best Practices

Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.

Follow software engineering best practices and ensure adherence to coding standards.

Review code written by peers and guide junior developers when required.

Maintain comprehensive technical documentation.

4. Testing & Debugging

Write unit, integration, and API tests for backend services.

Collaborate with QA teams for end-to-end testing.

Troubleshoot production and development issues across the backend stack.

5. CI/CD & Deployment

Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployments.





Deploy services on cloud environments such as AWS/GCP/Azure.

Monitor system performance and ensure stability, availability, and scalability.

6. Collaboration

Work closely with Product Managers, DevOps, and Frontend teams.

Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Provide regular updates and escalate concerns proactively.

7. Continuous Improvement

Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in backend development.

Suggest and implement improvements to system architecture, tooling, and development workflows.

8. Security

Implement security best practices (OWASP, secure coding, token-based authentication).

Conduct periodic code security checks and address vulnerabilities.

9. DevOps & Cloud Integration

Work with Docker for containerized deployment.

Familiarity with Kubernetes is a plus.

Assist in managing cloud resources, serverless functions, and related infrastructure.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.

4-6 years in backend development with robust experience in Node.js

Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript and Golang

Solid understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture

Experience with databases: MySQL, MongoDB

Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker

Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in sports-tech, analytics, or real-time data-intensive platforms.

Knowledge of WebSockets, GraphQL, or event-driven architecture.

Experience with AWS/GCP and serverless services.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹900,000.00 - ₹1,100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Senior Backend Developer (Node.js) (India)
🏢 Khelo Tech and Strategy Private
📍 India