Senior Backend Developer

About Us:
Koottu is an innovative matchmaking platform that leverages cutting-edge technology and AI to create meaningful connections. As we expand and enhance our services, we seek a talentedSenior Backend Developer to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about managing backend services, automating deployments, and scaling robust infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Description:

We seek an experiencedSenior Backend Developer with strong expertise in NodeJS, Python,AWS services,ArgoCD (or similar deployment tools), and managing complete backend services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end management of backend infrastructure, API development, and deploying scalable solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Backend Services:
  Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and efficient backend APIs and services.

• Cloud Infrastructure Management:
  Manage and optimize AWS resources such asEC2 instances,S3,CloudWatch,API Gateway for optimal performance and cost efficiency.

• CI/CD Pipelines and Deployment:
  Design and manageCI/CD pipelines using tools likeArgoCD,Jenkins, or similar. Automate deployment workflows and ensure zero-downtime deployments.

• API Development and Integration:
  Work with RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and other backend frameworks to support the platform's features.

• Database Management:
  Design and manage databases such asMongoDB to ensure data integrity and high availability.

• Security and Monitoring:
  Implement best practices for backend security and manage monitoring systems likeCloudWatch or similar to ensure smooth operation and proactive issue resolution.

• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams:
  Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps teams to align backend services with business goals.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Backend Developer or similar role.

• Expertise inAWS services like EC2, S3, CloudWatch,API Gateway and others.

• Strong experience withArgoCD,Jenkins,Docker, Kubernetesor similar CI/CD tools for automated deployments.

• Proficiency in backend programming languages likeNode.js,Python.

• Solid understanding ofRESTful APIs, WebSockets, and backend frameworks.

• Experience withDocker and container orchestration tools (e.g.,Kubernetes).

• Strong knowledge ofdatabase design and management (MongoDB, PostgreSQL).

• Hands-on experience with monitoring tools (e.g., CloudWatch, ELK stack, or Prometheus).

• Knowledge of backend security practices, authentication mechanisms, and encryption.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience withAngular is highly preferred.

• Experience withbubble.io preferred.

• Familiarity with serverless architecture.

• Knowledge of AI/ML model deployment and integration.

• Experience in backend caching mechanisms likeRedis orMemcached.

• Familiarity with version control tools likeBitbucket.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a fast-growing platform revolutionizing matchmaking with cutting-edge technology.

• Work in a collaborative and innovative environment where your contributions directly impact our users.

• Enjoy flexible remote working opportunities.

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth and learning.