Backend Software Engineer

Full-time

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are looking for a passionate Backend Engineer to join our growing engineering team. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable backend systems powering our SaaS-based multi-tenant applications. This role requires strong expertise in Node.js, database management, and cloud-native practices.

ShyftLabs is a growing data product company that was founded in early 2020 and works primarily with Fortune 500 companies. We deliver digital solutions built to help accelerate the growth of businesses in various industries, by focusing on creating value through innovation.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and optimize backend services using Node.js and TypeScript/JavaScript.

Work with both SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases for data modeling, performance tuning, and query optimization.

Build secure, scalable APIs to support frontend applications and third-party integrations.

Implement containerized deployments using Docker and manage workloads in Kubernetes (K8s) environments.

Collaborate with the DevOps team to follow GitOps practices for CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.

Design and implement features for CMS-driven, SaaS, and multi-tenant platforms.

Write clean, maintainable, and testable code with proper documentation.

Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability.

Basic Qualifications:

3+ years of professional experience in backend development.

Strong proficiency in Node.js,TypeScript/JavaScript(Express.js, NestJS, and similar frameworks).

Experience with relational (PostgreSQL, RDS) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, Elasticache) databases.

Experience with AWS services including S3, EKS, and RDS.

Understanding of managing Cassandra clusters with Pixel.

Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and GitOps-based DevOps workflows.

Understanding of RESTful API design, GraphQL, and microservices architecture.

Exposure to multi-tenant SaaS platforms or headless CMS integrations is a plus.

We are proud to offer a competitive salary alongside a strong insurance package. We pride ourselves on the growth of our employees, offering extensive learning and development resources.

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