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Backend Developer

Gotham Enterprises LtdSan Francisco, California, United States
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Backend Developer Needed in Manila Philippines

We're looking for a skilled  Backend Node.js Developer  to join our growing development team. You’ll play a key role in building and maintaining robust, scalable backend services that power our platform. Your expertise will help us deliver seamless features and secure, high-performance APIs that integrate with databases, real-time services, and third-party platforms.

Salary : 40,000 PHP to 60,000 PHP a month 3-5 years of experience as a Back End Developer

Key Responsibilities :

  • Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic using  Node.js  and  Express.js
  • Create and manage RESTful APIs for internal and external use
  • Work with  PostgreSQL  and  Prisma ORM  to design and optimize databases
  • Implement and maintain  Stripe payment integrations  (Payment Intents, Webhooks, Payouts, etc.)
  • Develop real-time features using  WebSocket  (e.g., chat, live updates)
  • Use  Redis  for caching and Pub / Sub messaging to enhance performance and scalability
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Collaborate with frontend developers, QA, and DevOps to ship new features and improvements
  • Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions

Required Skills and Experience :

  • 3-5+ years of experience building backends using  Node.js  and  Express.js
  • Strong experience with  PostgreSQL  and  Prisma ORM
  • Deep understanding of RESTful APIs and backend architecture
  • Experience integrating and handling payments via  Stripe
  • Hands-on experience with  WebSocket  implementations for real-time communication
  • Familiarity with  Redis  for caching and Pub / Sub mechanisms
  • Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows
  • Good understanding of security best practices (authentication, authorization, input validation, etc.)

    • Nice to Have (Bonus Points)

  • Experience working with  AWS  services such as EC2, RDS, S3, ElastiCache, etc.
  • Knowledge of Docker and CI / CD pipelines
  • Exposure to performance monitoring tools and logging (e.g., Datadog, Sentry, etc.)
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced startup environment
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