We are seeking an experienced Full stack Engineer to contribute to backend development, ensure best practices, and collaborate with a team of developers. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in backend development, experience in designing and implementing scalable REST APIs, optimizing SQL databases, and managing AWS infrastructure. This role requires problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and a collaborative mindset.

The position offers the opportunity to work in a agile environment, contributing to innovative solutions. 5+ years of experience is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Backend Development & API Design:

- Develop and maintain scalable REST APIs using Node.js with NestJS (preferred) or Express.js.

- Utilize TypeScript to ensure strict typing and maintainability.

- Design, implement, and document OpenAPI/Swagger-based APIs.

- Integrate optional GraphQL APIs for efficient frontend data fetching.

Database Management:

- Work extensively with SQL databases to ensure data integrity, security, and optimization.

- Write efficient queries, manage indexing, and implement best practices for performance optimization.

Cloud Infrastructure & DevOps:

- Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure, including EC2, Lambda, RDS, S3, CloudFormation, and IAM.

- Implement CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments and ensure code quality.

- Maintain system uptime and reliability through monitoring and proactive troubleshooting.

Collaboration & Code Quality:

- Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to build robust applications.





- Ensure adherence to coding standards, version control (Git), and agile methodologies.

- Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning.

Performance Optimization:

- Continuously monitor backend performance and scalability.

- Identify bottlenecks and propose solutions to improve system efficiency.

Documentation & Reporting:

- Maintain comprehensive documentation of APIs, system architecture, and technical decisions.

- Share knowledge with team members through internal wikis and tech talks.

Qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in backend development.

- Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and REST API development.

- Experience with NestJS (preferred) or Express.js is a bonus

- Solid understanding of SQL databases and query optimization.

- Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services.

- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Preferred Experience:

- Prior experience working with globally distributed teams.

- Knowledge of GraphQL.

- Experience in fintech, banking, or high-scale applications.

What We Offer:

- Competitive salary and benefits package.

- Career growth opportunities with potential for senior leadership roles.

- A collaborative, tech-forward environment with cutting-edge tools.

- Opportunity to work on global-scale projects in fintech, banking, and enterprise solutions.

📌 Full Stack Engineer (Kolkata)
🏢 Hour Consulting
📍 Kolkata