Back End Developer (Node.js & PHP)

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Back End Developer to join our technology team in Mumbai. You will design, build, and maintain scalable server‑side applications that power our lab‑grown diamond e‑commerce platform and support both web and mobile experiences.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and PHP.
• Design, implement and document RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption.
• Work with frameworks such as Express.js, NestJS, and Laravel to deliver robust solutions.
• Design and optimise relational database schemas in MySQL or PostgreSQL.
• Collaborate with frontend teams to ensure seamless API integration.
• Integrate third‑party services and manage external API connections.
• Monitor, optimise and secure applications for performance and scalability.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years of professional backend development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (Node.js) and PHP.
• Hands‑on experience with Express.js or NestJS and the Laravel framework.
• Solid understanding of MVC architecture and backend design patterns.
• Experience with MySQL or PostgreSQL and building RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with Git version control and basic caching or message‑queue mechanisms.

Required skills

• Node.js
• JavaScript
• PHP
• Express.js
• NestJS
• Laravel
• MVC architecture
• MySQL
• PostgreSQL
• RESTful API development
• Git
• Caching mechanisms
• Message queues
• TypeScript (optional)