Lead Cloud-Native Backend Developer

NodejsTypeScriptGraphQLApollo GraphAWS AppSyncAWS LambdaGitAgileScrumCI/CDbackendAPIcloud-nativeperformance optimization

Key details

Salary

Not specified

Employment type

Full-time

Seniority

Senior

Years experience

5-10

Location

Pune, India

Full job description

Lead backend development using Nodejs, TypeScript, and GraphQL. Architect secure, cloud-native APIs focused on performance and resiliency. Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams. Implement best practices in API design, testing, and CI/CD. Perform code reviews and mentor team members. Ensure integration with frontend and external systems. Stay updated with emerging technologies. Requirements: 5+ years backend development with TypeScript and Nodejs, 3+ years GraphQL production experience, Agile/Scrum experience, Git proficiency, Apollo Graph Developer certification preferred, strong debugging and performance optimization skills, experience with AWS AppSync and Lambda. Optional: familiarity with Auth0, Postman, and DevOps tools.

What you'll do

Lead the development of scalable, maintainable, and high-performing backend services using Nodejs, TypeScript and GraphQL
Architect and implement secure, cloud-native APIs with a strong focus on performance and resiliency
Collaborate with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and cross-functional teams in Agile/Scrum ceremonies
Champion best practices in API design, testing, and CI/CD integration
Perform code reviews, mentor team members, and drive continuous improvement in development processes
Ensure seamless integration with frontend applications and external systems
Stay current with emerging technologies and propose strategic improvements to the platform

Requirements

5+ years of backend development experience with a strong focus on TypeScript, Nodejs
3+ years of experience with GraphQL in production environments
Solid understanding of Agile methodologies and hands-on experience working in Scrum teams
Proficiency with Git version control and related workflows
Apollo Graph Developer Professional Certification highly preferred
Strong debugging, testing, and performance optimization skills
Experience with AWS AppSync, Lambda or other serverless GraphQL services

Tech stack

NodejsTypeScriptGraphQLApollo GraphAWS AppSyncAWS LambdaGitAuth0PostmanCI/CD

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Company

Merkle

Merkle, a dentsu company, powers the experience economy. For more than 35 years, the company has put people at the heart of its approach to digital business transformation. As the only integrated experience consultancy in the world with a heritage in data science and business performance, Merkle delivers holistic, end-to-end experiences that drive growth, engagement, and loyalty. Merkle’s expertise has earned recognition as a “Leader” by top industry analyst firms, in categories such as digital transformation and commerce, experience design, engineering and technology integration, digital marketing, data science, CRM and loyalty, and customer data management. With more than 16,000 employees, Merkle operates in 30+ countries throughout the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Company size

10,001+

Website

https://www.merkle.com

Posted

1 month ago

Category: Engineering

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