Backend + AI Developer

This role is with our client, a Bengaluru-based technology company that helps small and growing businesses turn their ideas into practical, scalable digital solutions. They work across custom software development, web and mobile applications, UI/UX, API integrations, and technology consulting.

The company looking for a Backend + AI Developer who can build scalable backend systems and AI-powered workflows for real-world products, not just demos or proof-of-concepts.

• Location: Bangalore (On-site)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience: 3–6 years (skill > years)
  
  

You'll Work On

• SaaS platforms
• Real-time systems using MQTT, WebSockets, and WebRTC
• AI agents for voice, chat, and automation
• Data-heavy APIs and integrations
• Production systems used by real customers
  
  

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems end-to-end, rather than simply writing isolated APIs.

Key Responsibilities

Backend Development

• Design and build scalable backend services using Node.js / NestJS
• Implement REST APIs, WebSockets, and event-driven systems
• Work with Prisma ORM across SQL and MongoDB environments
• Design schemas, migrations, and query-optimized data models
• Build authentication and authorization systems using JWT, RBAC, and permissions
• Integrate third-party APIs for payments, messaging, CRM, video, maps, and other services
• Handle background jobs, queues, cron tasks, and workflows
  
  

AI & Automation

• Build and integrate AI-driven features using LLMs such as OpenAI or similar platforms
• Develop AI agents for:
• Voice bots
• Chat assistants
• Workflow automation
• Data extraction and summarization
• Implement prompt engineering, structured outputs, and guardrails
• Connect AI systems with backend logic, databases, and external tools
• Work on real-time AI systems, including streaming, partial responses, and low-latency interactions
  

Real-Time & Systems Engineering

• Work with MQTT, WebSockets, and event-based architectures
• Build or integrate WebRTC, streaming, and signaling systems
• Handle concurrency, retries, failure recovery, and observability
• Optimize performance for high-traffic and low-latency use cases
  
  

Development & Production Ownership

• Write clean, production-ready code
• Debug real production issues using logs, metrics, and failure analysis
• Participate in architecture and technical design decisions
• Work closely with frontend, mobile, and product teams
• Own features end-to-end, from design → development → deployment
  
  

Required Skills Must-Have

• Strong experience with Node.js and TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with NestJS or an equivalent backend framework
• Experience with Prisma ORM
• Good understanding of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and/or MongoDB
• Experience integrating AI / LLM APIs
• Strong understanding of API design principles
• Comfortable working with complex, evolving systems
  
  

Good to Have

• Experience with MQTT, WebSockets, or real-time systems
• Experience with WebRTC, media, or streaming
• Experience with Docker and CI/CD
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, DigitalOcean, or Azure
• Prior experience working on SaaS platforms
• Exposure to voice bots, chatbots, or automation platforms
  
  

What We're Really Looking For

• Someone who can think in systems, not just functions
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and complex problem-solving
• Willing to go deep instead of cutting corners
• Able to debug, reason through issues, and improve existing systems
• Takes ownership instead of waiting for instructions
  
  

We prefer problem solvers over resume keywords.

What You'll Work On

Examples of the type of systems and products you may work on include:

• AI voice agents connected to real phone systems
• SaaS dashboards with RBAC and workflow engines
• Real-time device communication using MQTT
• Automation pipelines combining AI, backend systems, and external tools
• Data-heavy reporting and analytics systems
  
  

Work Culture

• No micromanagement
• High ownership and high trust
• Focus on output and quality, not hours
• Engineering-first mindset
• Opportunity to work on real products used by real customers
  
  

Hiring Process

• Resume shortlisting
• Technical discussion focused on problem-solving
• Practical evaluation through a small task or system-design discussion
• Final culture and ownership round
  
  

Skills: ownership,coding experience,saas,artificial intelligence,agents,mqtt,websockets,platforms,automation,sql