AyeKart Fintech - Node.js Tech Lead - PostgreSQL/Express.js (3-8 yrs)

Job Title : Node.js Tech Lead - Fintech (3+ Years Experience)

Company : Ayekart Fintech Private Limited

Location : Pune, India

About Ayekart Fintech :

Ayekart Fintech Private Limited is a rapidly growing financial technology company focused on building innovative solutions for businesses and individuals. We combine cutting-edge technology with deep domain expertise to develop next-generation financial products-delivering seamless, secure, and scalable services to our expanding clientele.

Position Overview :

We are seeking a Node.js Tech Lead with at least 3 years of hands-on experience in Node.js, PostgreSQL, Express, AWS, DevOps, Application Security, Redis, Kafka, and AWS Redshift. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of developers, architecting robust backend solutions, and ensuring the platform's high availability, security, and scalability. You will play a critical part in guiding technical decisions, mentoring team members, and spearheading best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Technical Leadership :

- Lead and mentor a team of Node.js developers, providing guidance on design, coding, and performance optimization.

- Oversee code reviews, ensure adherence to coding standards, and drive continuous improvement.

2. Architect & Implement Backend Services :

- Design and develop scalable, secure, and high-performance APIs using Node.js, Express, and supporting technologies.

- Integrate with databases (PostgreSQL, Redis) and messaging systems (Kafka) to build resilient microservices.

3. AWS & DevOps :

- Deploy and manage applications in AWS (e.g., EC2, ECS, Lambda) with a strong focus on automation (CI/CD pipelines).

- Implement and maintain best practices for monitoring, logging, and infrastructure as code (Terraform/CloudFormation).

4. Application Security & Performance :

- Enforce secure coding practices, address vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with security standards.

- Conduct performance profiling and load testing, optimizing Node.js services, databases, and caches.

5. Data & Analytics Integration :

- Work with AWS Redshift or similar data warehousing solutions for analytics pipelines.

- Collaborate on data modeling, ETL processes, and ensuring data reliability.

6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement :

- Collaborate closely with product managers, QA, and other engineering teams to deliver features on time and within scope.

- Communicate technical plans, progress updates, and challenges to leadership and stakeholders.

Required Qualifications :

- 3+ years of hands-on experience in Node.js development (Express or similar frameworks).

- Strong proficiency with PostgreSQL (design, queries, optimization) and caching solutions like Redis.

- Experience with Kafka (or similar messaging queues) for building event-driven or microservices architectures.

- Proven expertise deploying, maintaining, and optimizing apps on AWS (EC2, ECS, Lambda, RDS, etc.).

- DevOps knowledge (CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes or ECS, infrastructure as code).

- Solid grasp of application security (OWASP, secure coding, threat modeling).

- Familiarity with AWS Redshift or similar data warehousing for analytical or reporting workloads.

- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor a development team.

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with TypeScript and advanced Node.js design patterns.

- Knowledge of Terraform or CloudFormation for AWS resource provisioning.

- Background in financial or fintech domains.

- Familiarity with microservices architecture and advanced monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana).

What We Offer :

- A pivotal role shaping fintech solutions that impact thousands of users.

- Leadership opportunities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

- Competitive salary, benefits, and a collaborative culture that values innovation.

- Office in Pune, with possibilities for flexible work arrangements as needed.