About the role
As a Backend Engineer at TheWebVale, you will construct server-side architectures for property companies, clinics, and educational software. You will write clean, well-tested code that manages business transactions, background tasks, and customer data safely.
You will collaborate with our frontend engineers and founder in steady two-to-three week shipping cycles. You will take full responsibility for backend endpoint performance, schema integrity, and client IP ownership.
What you will do
- Develop server-side business logic and APIs using Node.js, Express, or Fastify.
- Design and maintain relational and document databases in PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
- Implement secure JWT authentication and role-based authorization controls.
- Write comprehensive automated unit and integration tests for all endpoints.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to define clear API request and response models.
- Monitor server logs and optimize slow queries to ensure consistent API speed.
What you will need
- Hold 2–4 years of professional experience in backend software development.
- Demonstrate proficiency with Node.js, TypeScript or modern JavaScript.
- Show hands-on experience designing schemas in PostgreSQL or MongoDB.
- Understand RESTful architectural principles, HTTP methods, and status codes.
- Follow structured development workflows using Git, Docker, and environment configs.
- Communicate technical requirements and potential roadblocks proactively.
Nice to have
- Experience with Redis for caching and message queue processing.
- Familiarity with cloud hosting providers like AWS, OCI, or DigitalOcean.
- Knowledge of OpenAPI specifications and automated API documentation.