Backend Engineer (Remote) - Scalable API Development

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Orbion Infotech is hiring a Backend Engineer to build scalable backend services and APIs for enterprise clients. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js and Express.js. The ideal candidate will have experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Docker.

Key Highlights
Design, implement, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and microservices
Collaborate with product, frontend, and QA teams to deliver features on predictable schedules
Investigate and resolve production issues, implement observability and performance tuning
Technical Skills Required
Node.js Express.js PostgreSQL MongoDB Docker Git AWS Kubernetes Redis GraphQL
Benefits & Perks
Fully remote role with flexible hours
Competitive compensation
Remote-first culture
Learning stipend for training and certifications

Job Description


Industry & Sector: IT services and enterprise software — Cloud-native web applications, SaaS platforms, and API-first solutions for B2B customers. We build scalable back-end systems that power analytics, integrations, and customer-facing products.

Primary title: Backend Engineer (Remote — India)

About The Opportunity

Orbion Infotech is hiring an experienced Backend Engineer to join a remote-first engineering team focused on building resilient, performant backend services and APIs for enterprise clients. You will own core services, optimise data flows, and collaborate with product and frontend teams to ship high-quality features in an agile environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain scalable RESTful APIs and microservices using Node.js and Express.js.
  • Build and optimise data models and queries on PostgreSQL and MongoDB for reliability and performance.
  • Implement CI/CD pipelines, containerisation, and environment automation using Docker and cloud tooling.
  • Develop automated unit and integration tests; maintain high code quality and participate in code reviews.
  • Investigate and resolve production issues, implement observability (metrics/logging/alerts) and performance tuning.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, frontend, and QA to deliver features on predictable schedules.

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have (technical skills)

  • Node.js
  • Express.js
  • RESTful API design
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • Docker
  • Git
  • AWS

Preferred

  • Kubernetes
  • Redis
  • GraphQL

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of professional backend development experience building production services.
  • Proven track record delivering API-first features and working in Agile/CI-CD environments.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience preferred.
  • Excellent problem-solving mindset and ability to work effectively in a fully remote setup across India.

Benefits & Culture Highlights

  • Fully remote role with flexible hours and focus on output over face-time.
  • Opportunities for rapid ownership, technical growth, and mentoring within a small cross-functional team.
  • Competitive compensation, remote-first culture, and learning stipend for training and certifications.

Apply if you are a hands-on backend engineer who thrives on building reliable APIs, optimising data systems, and shipping pragmatic solutions in a fast-paced, remote environment. Keywords: Backend Engineer, Node.js, REST APIs, microservices, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Docker, AWS, CI/CD.

Skills: python,rag,llm

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