AI & Automation Department
Job Title
Node.js Backend Developer (API & Microservices)
Location
On-site: Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila
Job Type
Compensation
Work Schedule
- 6 days per week (On-site)
About The Role
We are seeking a Node.js Backend Developer to support the development of a microservices-based backend system. This role focuses on building APIs, connecting backend services, and improving system performance and reliability.
You will work closely with technical leadership, assisting in architecture design while executing backend implementation. We are looking for someone we can trust with backend systems and gradually take ownership over time. This role requires strong accountability for backend deliverables and the ability to take ownership of features from development through deployment.
Scope of Responsibility
This role will primarily focus on backend API development, service integration, and database implementation.
You will work under technical guidance for architecture and system design, with the opportunity to take on greater ownership over time, including database schema design, performance optimization, and deployment processes.
Tech Stack
Our core stack is based on the MERN stack, with the use of both NoSQL and relational databases:
- MongoDB for flexible data storage
- PostgreSQL for relational data and schema-driven systems
- Express.js and Node.js for backend services and APIs
- React for frontend applications
Our infrastructure is primarily built on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The system also integrates with multiple external APIs, including AI-powered services, to support various application features.
Project & Deployment Experience (Required)
Applicants must have experience building and deploying real backend projects.
This Includes
- Deploying APIs or backend services (preferably on GCP, or equivalent platforms such as AWS, Vercel, Render, Railway, etc.)
- Connecting applications to databases in a live environment
- Managing environment variables and basic production configuration
Please Include The Following In Your Application
- GitHub profile or code repositories
- Live project links (if available)
- A brief explanation of your role and contributions
Applications without project examples will not be considered.
Core Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain backend APIs using Node.js
- Implement business logic and core backend features
- Connect and manage communication between backend services
- Work with both PostgreSQL and MongoDB depending on use case
- Contribute to PostgreSQL schema design and data modeling, with increasing ownership over time
- Integrate and manage external APIs, including AI-related services
- Optimize API performance and system reliability
- Implement logging, debugging, and backend security best practices (authentication, validation, data protection)
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code
- Collaborate with frontend developers and other team members
Secondary Responsibilities (Support & Growth)
- Support caching strategies (e.g., Redis)
- Assist in logging, monitoring, and observability improvements
- Support QA testing and validation of APIs
- Assist in deployment processes and environment setup
- Write and maintain API documentation
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering standards
- Write basic unit or integration tests to improve reliability
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of backend development experience or equivalent project experience
- Strong proficiency in Node.js
- Experience with Express.js or NestJS
- Solid understanding of REST APIs
- Strong fundamentals in PostgreSQL, including schema design, relationships, and query optimization
- Experience working with relational databases in production environments
- Familiarity with Git and version control
- Strong deployment experience across fullstack applications (frontend + backend), including managing production environments, configurations, and service orchestration
- Experience working with Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience with multiple backend languages such as PHP or Go is a plus
- Experience with microservices architecture
- Familiarity with caching systems such as Redis
- Working experience with Docker and containerization, including building images, managing containers, and running services in a development or production environment
- Experience integrating external APIs
Development Environment
- Work in a fast-paced development environment
- Participate in feature development from planning to deployment
- Collaborate closely with technical leadership and team members
- Contribute to improving backend architecture and development processes
What We Are Looking For
- Candidates who have completed and deployed real backend systems
- Ability to explain architecture, implementation decisions, and tradeoffs clearly
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Someone who can grow into full backend ownership over time
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to contribute to system design and backend architecture
- Exposure to production systems, APIs, and scalable backend patterns
- Direct collaboration with technical leadership
Interview Requirement: Project Walkthrough
Shortlisted candidates must present and walk through their deployed backend projects during the interview. Candidates should be ready to explain architecture, implementation decisions, and any challenges encountered.
How to Apply
Please Submit
- Resume
- GitHub profile
- 23 completed backend projects (with a short explanation of your role and implementation)
- [Insert Contact Information]
Salary and Benefits
Work Hours
- Nine (9) hours per day (including regular and special non-working holidays)
- Schedule: Six (6) days per week; Four (4) days off per month
Allowances
- Food Allowance: PHP 3,000 per month
Other Benefits
- 13th Month Pay
- PHP 1,000 Birthday Bonus (after at least 6 months of service)
- PHP 2,000 KPI/Attendance Bonus (after at least 6 months of service)
- SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG
