Backend Engineer Job in Bengaluru at Alaan

Alaan is hiring for the role of Backend Engineer!

Responsibilities of the Candidate:

• Develop and maintain backend systems and services to ensure optimal performance and scalability
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and microservices for our FinTech platform
• Collaborate with front-end developers and product managers to define, develop, and deliver features
• Write clean, reusable, and efficient code, following best practices
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications as needed
• Ensure the security and integrity of backend systems, data, and APIs
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to team members
• Monitor system performance and resolve production issues as they arise

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of experience in backend development - [JavaScript - Must Have]
• Proficiency in server-side programming languages such as Node.js, NestJS, Express, or Python
• Strong understanding of RESTful API design and development
• Experience with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, or PostgreSQL, and data modeling
• Familiarity with cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and DevOps tools such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git
• Understanding of software development best practices, including testing, security, and scalability
• Experience with caching tools such as Redis or Memcached
• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks like Mocha, Chai, Sinon, or Jest
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with fintech or payment systems
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment tools