Backend Team Lead - PostgreSQL + Typescript + Nodejs + Admin

Job Description:

We are looking for a backend developer lead with experience in developing PostgreSQL backed secure APIs. You will be working on ERP, CRM, Call center apps. Our backend utilizes Postgres features like RLS, PostGIS, PostgREST. This position will work with tech leads to understand new features needed for business operations; and perform design, documentation, testing and implementation matching those needs using the technologies mentioned above.

Role & responsibilities

- Develop, validate, optimize and maintain Postgres database schema at the heart of the software stack

- Collaborate with our cross-functional development team to design and implement database changes

- Enforce Postgres RLS where appropriate

- Design and document and implement APIs meeting business requirements using manual and/or automated methods

- Implement business logic including authorization

- Implement, optimize, maintain and improve above APIs, using Node+Typescript

- Develop Admin screens using lowcode methods using Directus or similar when applicable

- Implement automated tests using Playwright or similar framework

- Use version control with Git and GitHub for collaborative development

- Be able to switch between requirement gathering, implementation, code review and mentoring junior developers

Preferred candidate profile

- Production expertise with PostgreSQL.

- Experience as a Back End Developer - Proficiency in Node/Typescript

- Experience working with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, PosgREST desirable

- Experience implementing user authentication and authorization.

- Knowledge of Git, GitHub, and collaborative development practices.

- Experience with monitoring, turning Postgres in Azure or AWS

- Knowledge of Python and Django will a big plus

Perks and benefits

- This is a full-time position.

- Suraksha offers competitive compensation and benefits packages.

- The position is located in New Town, Kolkata, and may allow partial work from home.

The interview:

Will test your understanding of SQL concepts Depth of your understanding in Typescript (or some other language) language and ecosystem. Gauge your experience with API development We will discuss your experience leading other developers.