Build and maintain backend and frontend services using Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript. Design APIs, work with SQL databases, containerize with Docker, deploy on GCP Cloud Run, participate in code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with product, frontend, and QA teams to ensure scalable, reliable systems.
This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 1500000 - Rs 2000000 (ie INR 15 - 20 LPA)
Min Experience: 3+ years
Location: Remote (India)
JobType: full-time
Note: Yearly twice must come to Chennai office for visit - Remote
Job description
We’re looking for a Product Engineer with 3–5 years of experience who is passionate about building high-quality, scalable systems. You will contribute to the development of backend & frontend services for our product, working closely with experienced engineers, designers, and product stakeholders.
In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in modern backend technologies, cloud-native development, and microservices architecture, while helping deliver reliable and performant features.
Requirements
Roles and Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and development of backend services and APIs
- Develop new features using JavaScript / TypeScript (Node.js)
- Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices
- Work with SQL databases to design schemas and write efficient queries
- Deploy and manage services on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), especially using Cloud Run
- Containerise applications using Docker
- Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback to improve code quality
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues and bugs
- Assist in improving the performance, reliability, and scalability of services
- Contribute to documentation for APIs, services, and workflows
- Work closely with frontend engineers, QA, and product managers
Job requirement
Must Have
- 3–5 years of experience in backend development.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Hands-on experience with Node.js and backend frameworks (e.g., Express, Fastify, Hono).
- Solid understanding of RESTful API design and best practices.
- Strong experience with SQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and query optimisation.
- Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and containerised deployments.
- Experience deploying and managing applications on Cloud Run or similar platforms.
- Basic understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems (Git).
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Good to Have
- Experience with messaging systems like Pub/Sub, Kafka, or similar.
- Familiarity with NoSQL databases (e.g., Firestore, MongoDB).
- Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform).
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools (logs, metrics, tracing).
- Knowledge of system design fundamentals and scalability concepts.
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Prior experience in SaaS or high-traffic applications.
What We’re Looking For
- A strong individual contributor who can also collaborate effectively within a team.
- Someone who takes ownership of features and delivers end-to-end solutions.
- A developer who values clean code, testing, and continuous improvement.
- A proactive learner who stays updated with modern backend and cloud technologies.
NodeJS, ExpressJS, GCP
Good-to-have skillsREST API, Docker, Cloud Native Development
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