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Piston Technologies

Backend Developer

Kolkata, West Bengal. India, India

Location
Kolkata, West Bengal. India, India
Work
Not stated
Employment
Not stated
Level
Senior
Function
Engineering
Pay
₹840K – ₹1.3M a year (read from the ad)
Posted
17 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, ₹1.3M a year, is 63% below the median of ₹3.5M for senior engineering jobs in India (middle half ₹2.5M – ₹5M, 28 jobs that state pay).

2,947 engineering jobs open in India: 16% remote, 785 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

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.

Requirements

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with microservices architecture.
  • Exposure to caching mechanisms like Redis.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.

Job Types: Full-time,

Permanent Pay: ₹840,000.00 - ₹1,300,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid sick time
  • Paid time off
  • Provident Fund

Location Type:

  • In-person

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Kolkata, West Bengal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

  • Back-end development: 5 years (Required)
  • Express.js: 4 years (Required)
  • Node.js: 3 years (Required)
  • APIs: 3 years (Required)
  • PostgreSQL: 4 years (Required)

Location:

  • Kolkata, West Bengal (Preferred)

Source

Posted by Piston Technologies on their own hiring page, job-boards.greenhouse.io. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:41 UTC; the original is the reference.

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