Backend Engineer

About Zoca

Zoca is a fast-growing local business marketing platform that helps salons, spas, and wellness businesses attract, convert, and retain more clients through AI-powered tools. Backed by real-time data and automation, we simplify growth for beauty professionals.

Role Overview :
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who is passionate about building scalable, high performing systems. You will work closely with cross - functional teams to design, develop and architect, and maintain backend services and API that powers our platform.

What you will do:

• Architect, build, and scale backend systems that handle large data volumes and long-running workflows.

• Design and maintain pipelines, integrations, and background processing systems.

• Ensure system reliability, scalability, and observability.

• Mentor engineers, lead reviews, and set engineering best practices.

• Collaborate closely with product to deliver impactful solutions.
  

  What we are looking for:

• 5-7 years of backend engineering (Node.js/NestJS preferred, Python a plus).

• Strong experience with data processing, distributed systems, and queues.

• Ability to own architecture decisions and lead projects end-to-end.

• Bonus: Prior experience in data-heavy SaaS products.

Why ZOCA

At ZOCA, we offer a collaborative, innovative environment where your work directly contributes to meaningful business outcomes. Employees love working here because:

• You ll take ownership and drive impactful projects in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment.

• Our dynamic startup culture encourages rapid learning and growth.

• You ll work on world-class mobile web applications using cutting-edge technologies.