Backend Developer

Invictus is seeking a Backend Developer with 5 to 8 years of experience to join our team in Bangalore. This permanent, full-time role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and APIs for modern e-commerce applications. You will work on high-performance, customer-facing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Build and maintain robust server-side applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Integrate with third-party services such as payment gateways, shipping providers, analytics, and CMS platforms.
• Collaborate closely with frontend teams to ensure seamless data flow and API performance.
• Optimize database queries and enhance system performance and reliability.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and adhere to security best practices.
• Partner with DevOps teams for deployment, monitoring, and scaling initiatives.
• Engage in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning.
• Ensure application security, data protection, and compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

• 5 to 8 years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript.
• Proven experience building REST APIs and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with e-commerce architectures like Shopify or headless commerce.
• Solid understanding of caching mechanisms, message queues, and scalable system design principles.
• Proficiency in Git and version control best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and meticulous attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in e-commerce environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and infrastructure management.