Lead NodeJS Developer

Company Description: Nyburs is pioneering the Hyperlocal Social Life movement in India by bridging the gap between social media and real life. Our platform empowers users to connect, engage, and thrive within their community by breaking language barriers and supporting local interactions. With Nyburs, you can stay civically informed, grow neighborhood businesses, and explore local interests through a robust set of features including topic-based discussions, location-specific content, and real-time video streaming. Join us and transform your local social life. Job Description: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead NodeJS Developer to join our dynamic startup team working on Nyburs, India’s soon-to-be top hyperlocal social media platform. This role demands expertise in designing and building complex, scalable backend architectures capable of handling millions of requests daily. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Redis, MQTT, MongoDB (including optimization of MongoDB pipelines), and microservices, along with a strong focus on performance tuning and scalability. Basic AI knowledge is a plus for contributing to future platform enhancements. Responsibilities • Lead the design, development, and deployment of server-side applications using NodeJS with clean, efficient, and maintainable code. • Architect and implement scalable microservices to support rapid growth and millions of daily requests. • Optimize MongoDB aggregation pipelines for high-performance data querying and manipulation. • Utilize Redis and MQTT for caching, messaging, and real-time communication to ensure low-latency, reliable services. • Identify and resolve bottlenecks, optimize service performance, and ensure stability under heavy loads. • Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features. • Mentor and guide junior developers to uphold best practices in coding, architecture, and DevOps. • Stay updated with emerging technologies, especially in backend architecture and AI, contributing to roadmap discussions. • Work in a fast-paced startup environment with a focus on rapid iteration and scaling. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. • Proven experience working with large file uploads, media processing and delivery. • Strong programming skills in languages such as Nodejs, Python, C++, or Java. • Experience with media processing tools and frameworks like ffmpeg, GStreamer, or similar. • Knowledge of cloud storage, distributed systems, and optimization techniques. • Familiarity with video/image codecs, streaming protocols, CDN, and caching strategies. • Strong problem-solving skills and passion for performance optimization. Required Qualifications • Proven experience leading NodeJS backend development teams. • Strong expertise in NodeJS and JavaScript/TypeScript. • Deep knowledge of Redis, MQTT, and MongoDB with experience optimizing MongoDB aggregation pipelines. • Extensive experience in microservices architecture and building scalable backend systems. • Hands-on experience designing solutions supporting millions of requests per day. • Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization, and cloud infrastructure. • Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, API design, and security best practices. • Solid problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively. • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience. Preferred • Basic knowledge of AI/ML concepts and interest in integrating AI capabilities. • Startup mindset with passion for building industry-leading social media platforms. • Experience working in multilingual or hyperlocal platforms is a plus. Why Join Us? • Be part of Nyburs, a fast-growing social media platform on track to become a market leader in India. • Work on cutting-edge technology and complex problems in a supportive, learning-focused environment. • Enjoy significant opportunities for career growth and future benefits as the company scales. • Collaborate with a passionate, expert team dedicated to building a transformative product. If ready to lead a high-impact technology team building India’s next big social platform, apply now