Backend Developer

Backend Developer Needed in Cebu City Philippines

We're looking for a skilled Backend Node.js Developer to join our growing development team. You’ll play a key role in building and maintaining robust, scalable backend services that power our platform. Your expertise will help us deliver seamless features and secure, high-performance APIs that integrate with databases, real-time services, and third-party platforms.

Salary: 40,000 PHP to 60,000 PHP a month 3-5 years of experience as a Back End Developer

Key Responsibilities:

·        Design, develop, and maintain server-side logic using Node.js and Express.js

·        Create and manage RESTful APIs for internal and external use

·        Work with PostgreSQL and Prisma ORM to design and optimize databases

·        Implement and maintain Stripe payment integrations (Payment Intents, Webhooks, Payouts, etc.)

·        Develop real-time features using WebSocket (e.g., chat, live updates)

·        Use Redis for caching and Pub/Sub messaging to enhance performance and scalability

·        Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

·        Collaborate with frontend developers, QA, and DevOps to ship new features and improvements

·        Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical discussions

Requirements

Required Skills and Experience:

·        3-5+ years of experience building backends using Node.js and Express.js

·        Strong experience with PostgreSQL and Prisma ORM

·        Deep understanding of RESTful APIs and backend architecture

·        Experience integrating and handling payments via Stripe

·        Hands-on experience with WebSocket implementations for real-time communication

·        Familiarity with Redis for caching and Pub/Sub mechanisms

·        Proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows

·        Good understanding of security best practices (authentication, authorization, input validation, etc.)

Nice to Have (Bonus Points)

·        Experience working with AWS services such as EC2, RDS, S3, ElastiCache, etc.

·        Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines

·        Exposure to performance monitoring tools and logging (e.g., Datadog, Sentry, etc.)

·        Previous experience in a fast-paced startup environment