About the role
Backend Developer at Piston Technologies in Kolkata, West Bengal. India. Hybrid, full-time. Posted June 10, 2025.
Job description
Job Title: Backend Developer Location: Kolkata, West Bengal (or specify remote/hybrid options) Experience: 5+ years
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Developer with extensive experience in PostgreSQL and database architecture. The ideal candidate will be proficient in building scalable and efficient backend systems using ExpressJS. You will work closely with our development team to optimize databases, enhance application performance, and create robust backend solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using ExpressJS.
- Architect, optimize, and manage PostgreSQL databases for high performance and scalability.
- Implement database schemas, indexing strategies, and query optimizations.
- Collaborate with frontend developers and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of backend services.
- Develop RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
- Ensure security best practices, including authentication and authorization.
- Perform code reviews, troubleshoot bugs, and optimize backend performance.
- Maintain documentation and participate in team discussions on system architecture.
- 5+ years of experience in backend development.
- Expertise in PostgreSQL, including query optimization, replication, and indexing.
- Strong understanding of database architecture and relational database design principles.
- Proficiency in ExpressJS and Node.js..
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD processes.
- Knowledge of Git, testing frameworks, and Agile development methodologies.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a team.
- Experience with microservices architecture.
- Exposure to caching mechanisms like Redis.
- Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund
- In-person
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
- Back-end development: 5 years (Required)
- Express.js: 4 years (Required)
- Node.js: 3 years (Required)
- APIs: 3 years (Required)
- PostgreSQL: 4 years (Required)
- Kolkata, West Bengal (Preferred)
Prefer to apply yourself? Apply on Piston Technologies’s site
Quick answers
Where is this job based?
Kolkata, West Bengal. India. The role is hybrid.
How much experience do you need?
The posting asks for 5+ years.
How do you apply?
Apply on Piston Technologies’s site using the link on this page. With a free Jobmagic account you can see how well you fit first.
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