Backend Developer; Python​/Node

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer to design, develop, and scale robust backend systems for cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Python and/or Node.js
, a solid understanding of microservices architecture
, and hands-on expertise with cloud deployment on Azure
. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build secure, high-performance, and scalable backend services in a fully remote environment.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Python and/or Node.js
• Build and consume RESTful APIs with a focus on performance, reliability, and security
• Develop and integrate microservices-based architectures using Spring Boot where applicable
• Containerize applications using Docker and manage deployments using Kubernetes
• Design, optimize, and manage data storage solutions using SQL, No
  
  SQL, and Vector Databases
• Implement secure coding practices
  , authentication, authorization, and data protection standards
• Collaborate with Dev Ops teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployments on Microsoft Azure
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize backend systems for scalability and high availability
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to engineering best practices

• 5–8 years of professional experience in backend development
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or Node.js
• Solid experience building REST APIs and backend services
• Hands-on experience with Spring Boot and Microservices architecture
• Practical experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
• Strong knowledge of SQL databases (e.g., Postgre
  
  SQL, MySQL) and No
  
  SQL databases (e.g., Mongo
  
  DB, Cassandra)
• Familiarity with Vector Databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, Milvus) is a strong plus
• Experience implementing secure coding practices and handling application security concerns
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (App Services, AKS, Azure Dev Ops, etc.)
• Strong understanding of system design, performance optimization, and scalability

• Experience working in remote-first or distributed teams
• Exposure to event-driven architectures and messaging systems
• Experience with observability tools (logging, monitoring, tracing)
• Knowledge of AI/ML-backed systems leveraging vector databases