Backend Developer - Contract

Senior Backend Developer

Location: Pune, Hybrid

Job Type: Contract

Experience Level: Mid – Senior Level

About AAXIS

AAXIS is a global digital commerce solutions provider with over two decades of experience empowering B2B enterprises through technology and innovation. We partner with leading manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and telecom providers to deliver scalable, unified platforms that streamline operations and enhance customer experiences. With deep industry expertise and a focus on modern architecture, we integrate advanced technologies seamlessly into our clients’ ecosystems.

About the Role

 We are seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Backend Developer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you’ll contribute to the development and optimization of enterprise-grade digital commerce platforms that serve clients across North America and other global regions.

You’ll work alongside senior developers and architects to build scalable backend services and user-facing features using modern technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, NestJS, and Google Cloud Platform. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to grow in full stack development while gaining hands-on experience with headless commerce, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise tools.

This role requires a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with distributed teams across various time zones. You’ll participate in team meetings, code reviews, and sprint planning sessions to ensure alignment and timely delivery of features.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full stack applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, and NestJS.
• Collaborate with senior developers to implement backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Assist in integrating authentication and authorization systems (e.g., Keycloak, OAuth2, OpenID Connect).
• Contribute to cloud-based deployments on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Work with front-end developers and designers to deliver user-facing features.
• Participate in writing API documentation using tools like Swagger or Postman.
• Support QA and testing processes as part of CI/CD pipelines managed via GitLab.
• Troubleshoot bugs and performance issues with guidance from senior team members.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and collaborate with global teams across different time zones.

Required technical Skills

• 4+ years of professional experience in backend development
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Basic understanding of microservices architecture and principles
• Familiarity with frameworks such as NestJS (or similar Node.js backends)
• Basic understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
• Experience with Keycloak or similar authentication systems
• Exposure to cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
• Understanding of RESTful API development and basic authentication concepts
• Familiarity with Git version control and CI/CD practices

Nice to Have

• Exposure to headless commerce platforms (e.g., commercetools)
• Experience with Postman, Swagger/OpenAPI
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with GitOps practices for managing infrastructure and deployments through version-controlled workflows

Key Soft Skills

• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with peers, product teams, and QA
• Analytical Thinking: Troubleshoot issues and contribute to problem-solving
• Creativity & Innovation: Open to learning and experimenting with new tools
• Communication Skills: Clearly articulate thoughts in meetings and documentation
• Detail Orientation: Careful with code quality and testing
• Self-Learning: Enthusiastic about continuous learning and professional development