Backend - Senior Engineer

About JOSYS

Josys a dynamic B2B SaaS platform startup has embarked on a mission to revolutionize IT operations globally following an exceptional launch in Japan and securing $218 million in Series A and B funding. Our platform enables businesses to conquer the complexities of work-from-anywhere setups rapid digital transformation and the proliferation of SaaS applications by simplifying optimizing and securing their IT operations.

With a presence in 9 countries including Japan India and the USA our cutting-edge product technology center is located in Bengaluru India. As we continue our rapid expansion we aim to double our full-time employee headcount in 2024 enhancing our capacity to innovate and deliver.

Josys was spun off from RAKSUL a celebrated Japanese unicorn and Forbes Startup of the Year 2018 which is a transformation through three pioneering B2B e-commerce platforms.

Our Technology Stack:

Ruby Rails MySQL JavaScript/Typescript MongoDB HTML/CSS Webpack Cucumber and Elasticsearch.

Technologies:

MERN stack microservices containers/orchestration HTML/CSS JavaScript Express cloud APIs Ruby Rails MySQL/ Postgres/ MongoDB.

We are seeking a highly motivated B2B SaaS Backend Engineer with startup experience specializing in the MERN (MongoDB ) stack. In addition to expertise in the MERN stack the ideal candidate should have experience working with cloud-based infrastructure preferably AWS services and a strong ability to develop highly scalable and secure systems. Familiarity with Agile methodologies is also crucial as you will be working in an Agile development environment. As a Backend Software Engineer you will play a vital role in the design development and maintenance of the back-end components of our B2B SaaS product. You will work closely with a team of experienced engineers product managers and designers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet our customers needs. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to the success of a fast-paced startup.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with development team product managers and designers to understand business requirements and contribute to technical specifications and software solutions.

• Assist in designing developing testing and deploying back-end components of web applications using the MERN stack.

• Work with front-end engineers to develop APIs that facilitate smooth data flow and system interoperability.

• Optimize code conduct testing and following best practices to ensure the reliability performance and security of the application.

• Learn and contribute to the development and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure preferably using AWS services ensuring scalability high availability and disaster recovery.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product launches and provide support when needed.

• Participate actively in Agile development practices including sprint planning stand-ups and retrospectives.

• Contribute to the refinement of user stories provide effort estimations and prioritize tasks to ensure timely delivery.

• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality receive constructive feedback and adhere to best practices.

• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies evaluating their potential benefits for the product and the development team.

• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting process enhancements and implementing approved changes

  Requirements / Qualifications:

• Software coding craftsmanship and hands-on coder. 2 years of experience in hard-core software product development. Experience with product companies is an important requirement.

• Strong computer science fundamentals.

• Hands-on backend web development experience. Strong understanding of back-end

  technologies such as and .

• Experience with Ruby on Rails would be a plus

• Familiarity with front-end technologies such as HTML CSS and JavaScript is a plus.

• Exposure to MongoDB or other NoSQL databases is advantageous.

• Exposure to cloud-based infrastructure preferably AWS services and a strong desire to

  learn about scalable and secure system development.

• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g. Git) and experience with CI/CD pipelines.

• Strong inclination for end-to-end product ownership.

• Have a penchant for high-quality and timely product delivery

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and a willingness to work in an Agile development

  environment.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a passion for writing clean efficient and maintainable code.

• Undaunted by ambiguity and ability to solve complex problems.

• Strong interest in exploring emerging tech to enable business growth.

• Experience working on B2B SaaS products would be highly valuable.

• Understands and works towards customer delight and comprehensive customer

  experience.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and influencing skills.

• Engineering degree in Computer Science or a related field

AI & Productivity Mindset:

• Must be AI tech-savvy actively using AI tools to improve productivity write better code and automate workflows.

• Hands-on experience or regular use of tools like Cursor Windsurf GitHub Copilot or similar is highly valued.

• Proactive in leveraging emerging technologies (including AI) to drive faster smarter development and solve real product challenges.

Required Experience:

Senior IC