Backend Developer

Job Title: Backend Developer

Location: Coimbatore

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 5+ Years

Job 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.

Key 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.

● 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.

Tech Stack :

● Backend Technologies: Node.js, PHP, JavaScript, TypeScript

● Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL

● CMS & Platforms: WordPress, WPGatsby, WPGraphQL,Wordpress Gutenberg modules

● Frontend Frameworks & Libraries: React.js, Gatsby

● API & Integrations: REST API, GraphQL, Third-party CRM Integrations, Firebase Push Notifications, Property hive

● DevOps & Cloud: Docker, Nginx, Jenkins Pipelines, Git, Redis, DigitalOcean, Server Management

● Performance Tools: Lazy Loading, Image Optimisation, Caching Techniques

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 APIs, 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.

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