Senior Backend Developer Position Available

We are seeking a highly skilled backend engineer to join our team. This is an individual contributor role in an early-stage funded startup, requiring high ownership, problem-solving capabilities, and a proactive mindset.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in NodeJS and Python, strong DevOps capabilities, and proficiency in leveraging AI tools for accelerated development.

• Backend Development:
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable APIs and microservices using NodeJS and Python
  • Architect multi-tenant SaaS systems with proper data isolation and tenant management
  • Implement GraphQL and RESTful APIs with focus on performance and reliability
  • Build data processing pipelines and real-time systems for agricultural applications

• DevOps & Infrastructure:
  • Set up and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure) and deployment automation
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and monitoring systems
  • Drive infrastructure decisions that enable rapid iteration while maintaining system reliability

• Data & Integration:
  • Design and optimize database schemas for complex agricultural data (SQL and NoSQL)
  • Implement multi-tenant data architecture with proper tenant isolation and security
  • Build integrations with IoT devices, external APIs, and third-party services
  • Implement data validation, processing pipelines, and API development for frontend consumption

• AI-Augmented Development:
  • Leverage AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Claude, etc.) to accelerate development workflows
  • Use AI tools for code review, documentation generation, and optimization
  • Stay current with AI development tools and advocate for their adoption across the team

• Security & Performance:
  • Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices
  • Design tenant-aware security models and access control systems
  • Optimize application performance for real-time systems and rural connectivity challenges
  • Build resilient systems with proper error handling and recovery mechanisms

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following skills and qualifications:

• Core Backend Technologies:
  • Strong expertise in NodeJS with experience building production-grade APIs and microservices
  • Proficient in Python for data processing, automation scripts, and agricultural analytics
  • Experience with modern frameworks (Express.js, FastAPI, Django) and architectural patterns
  • Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and GraphQL service design

• DevOps & Infrastructure:
  • Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
  • Proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent)
  • Strong understanding of AWS/GCP/Azure cloud services and deployment automation
  • Experience with monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) and log management

• Database & Data Systems:
  • Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) including complex query optimization
  • Familiarity with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis, InfluxDB for time-series data)
  • Understanding of multi-tenant database design patterns and data isolation strategies
  • Experience with database performance tuning and scaling strategies

• AI & Development Tools:
  • Proficiency with AI coding assistants and prompt engineering for development tasks
  • Experience using AI tools for code generation, debugging, and documentation
  • Understanding of how to integrate AI/ML models into backend systems
  • Ability to evaluate and adopt new AI development tools effectively

• Professional Skills:
  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with complex distributed systems
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment with high ownership and accountability
  • Experience with agile development practices and version control (Git)

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you are passionate about backend engineering and have a desire to learn and grow with our company, please submit your application.