Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer with strong experience in Node.js, PHP, APIs, databases, and scalable backend systems. The candidate should have hands-on experience in micro services architecture, third-party integrations, CMS-driven platforms, and DevOps/deployment workflows. This role involves building and maintaining high-performance backend applications and API-driven systems.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs.
Build and manage microservices-based architectures.
Integrate third-party APIs, CRMs, and external services.
Develop secure and optimized database-driven applications using PostgreSQL and MySQL.
Handle large-scale transaction and data processing systems.
Collaborate with developers and DevOps teams for deployment and integration.
Participate in code reviews, debugging, performance optimization, and production support.
Ensure application scalability, security, and reliability.

Requirements

Essential Skills:

Strong experience in developing scalable and high-performance backend applications using Node.js and PHP.
Expertise in building microservices-based architectures, handling large-scale data processing systems, and developing secure backend solutions.
Experience in designing applications capable of handling high-volume transactions, data reconciliation workflows, and enterprise-grade business applications.
Hands-on experience with WordPress and headless CMS architecture.
Strong expertise in integrating REST API, GraphQL, third-party CRM systems, payment services, and external platforms for seamless data exchange between systems.
Experience working with WPGraphQL, WPGatsby, and API-driven frontend integrations is preferred.
Strong knowledge of PostgreSQL, MySQL with experience in database design, optimization, and handling large datasets efficiently.
Experience implementing caching solutions, query optimization, lazy loading, and application performance improvements for scalable applications.
Basic working knowledge of React.js and Gatsby is preferred for API integration and frontend collaboration.
Understanding of SSR (Server-Side Rendering), SEO-friendly architecture, and API-driven frontend applications.
DevOps experience in Docker, Jenkins Pipelines / CI-CD workflows, Git version control, server deployment, cloud deployments, Redis caching and working with developers for application releases and production support.

Tech Stack Highlights:

Backend: Node.js, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript
Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL
CMS & Platforms: WordPress, WPGatsby, WPGraphQL, Wordpress Gutenberg modules
API & Integrations: REST API, GraphQL, Firebase Push Notifications, Property hive
DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Nginx, Jenkins Pipelines, Git, Redis, DigitalOcean, Server Management