Backend Developer - Codeyoung, Bangalore

Codeyoung is seeking a proactive and experienced Backend Developer to join our dynamic team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to independently build and launch core features using technologies like Node.js, Python, or Go, along with experience in SQL databases. This role requires full ownership of the development lifecycle, from understanding business requirements and designing solutions to deploying and maintaining robust backend services.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of features from initial requirements gathering, through design, implementation, testing, and deployment, to ongoing monitoring.
• Tackle complex development tasks, moving beyond simple bug fixes or UI adjustments.
• Design efficient SQL schemas, write optimized queries, and maintain high standards of data integrity.
• Collaborate effectively with frontend developers and product managers to deliver integrated, user-facing functionalities.
• Engage in code reviews to enhance code quality and uphold our engineering best practices.
• Diagnose and resolve production issues, identifying root causes and implementing sustainable solutions with a holistic system perspective.

Requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of professional experience as a Backend Developer.
• Proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript/JavaScript, and SQL (MySQL or similar RDBMS). Strong SQL skills are essential.
• Demonstrated success in independently developing and managing features or modules within production environments.
• Solid understanding of web fundamentals, including HTTP, RESTful APIs, authentication mechanisms, and the request-response cycle.
• Experience working within Linux-based operating systems and utilizing Git/GitHub for version control.
• An understanding of how your work contributes to the overall product architecture and business objectives.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Significant contributions to open-source projects, particularly in web or backend development (GitHub profile required).
• Active participation in programs like Google Summer of Code (GSoC), hackathons, or competitive programming platforms (e.g., Codeforces).
• Prior internships at reputable product-based or technology companies, where you held significant feature ownership.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP, and basic exposure to DevOps practices.