# Junior Backend Developer (Node.JS) > Antarctica · Mumbai, India (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2023-10-16 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Software Development ## Description **Antarctica** is a Mumbai-based **climate technology** **company** with clients across the globe. We build software products that change people’s lives and make the world a better place. Our flagship product is the world’s most advanced **observability ecosystem**, that provides **real-time insights** into IT operations and enables organizations to optimize costs, reduce carbon emissions, and ensure regulatory compliance. It is a fundamental shift in how companies measure, act on, and lead their **digital transformation**. \*\*\* We are looking for a **Junior Backend Developer** to help us build the future of **IoT** and Technology. The position is on a hybrid model, with a base in Mumbai. You will be reporting to the **Fullstack Lead** of the company and be shaping up the entire system for scale. You’ll be collaborating intensively with Product Managers, Frontend & Backend Engineers, Design & Technical teams to create the best consumer experiences with the most delightful and scalable UI. You will work in a collaborative, transparent and highly **delivery-driven** environment with a strong focus on client satisfaction. You will notably be asked to: - Design and develop server-side applications using Node.js. - Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic. - Build scalable and high-performance RESTful APIs. - Optimize and maintain database connections, ensuring efficient data storage and retrieval. - Implement security best practices to protect data and prevent security vulnerabilities. - Conduct thorough testing and debugging of server applications. - Monitor server performance and make necessary optimizations to ensure optimal speed and efficiency. - Maintain and enhance code quality by adhering to best practices, coding standards, and code reviews. - Collaborate with DevOps and other teams to deploy applications and troubleshoot production issues. - Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to continually improve and innovate our backend solutions. ## Requirements - You ideally are a developer with **2****\+ years of experience**, else a young genius :) - Strong proficiency with **JavaScript** (and understanding the nature of asynchronous programming) - **1+ years of experience** using **Node.js** and frameworks available for it such as **ExpressJS** etc. - Practical experience in building **APIs i**ncluding developing **caching strategies** - Deep Understanding of **OAuth, REST** and **JSON concepts.** - Practical experience with **Git, npm, yarn** etc. - Expert understanding of **POSTMAN**. - **User** **authentication** and **authorization** between multiple systems, servers, and environments - Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system - Good understanding of **server-side templating** **languages** such as **Pug, EJS**, etc. - **2+ years of experience** with **relational databases like MySQL**, MSSQL, Postgres etc. (including schema design and writing efficient SQL Queries You will have a strong advantage if you have experience with one or more imperative or functional programming languages such as **Javascript, ES6 or Typescrip** with a deep knowledge of **Bootstrap** and 1+ years of experience using **React.JS** ## Benefits - International Exposure to Clients & Partners - Stellar Growth & Mentorship - Top-Notch Hardware Gadgets - Paid Time Off - Work From Home - First-Class Train Pass - Training & Development with Unlimited Access to Udemy Courses - Special Holidays - **Performance Bonus & Stock Options** - Promotion of Gender Equality & Safe Work Environment ### How to apply If you're ready to take on this challenging opportunity, here are a few tips and guidelines about your application: - You get only **one chance** to apply every year. Make sure to pay attention to every detail of your application! - Your application starts the moment you apply, by submitting a resume **AND** a cover letter. - We receive thousands of applications so in order for us to qualify early on the most **motivated candidates**, we **only** consider applications that have a cover letter, even as short as a couple of sentences, for as long as it mentions - at the least - a strong reason and **desire** to join **our** company. - Which means, avoid using ChatGPT like thousands of other candidates. **Be genuine** and sincere, it works and you'll definitely stand out! - Spend some time going through our website, get to understand what we do, have a look at our team and tell us how you feel you'll fit in within our organization. - Between us, we don't really care about your previous experiences but rather to see how much you care about our mission. - Video & Live interviews, assignments, whatever we ask you during this hiring process aims at **unveiling your capabilities** for the position. We'll let you know the moment we feel it won't work with us. This doesn't mean you won't succeed elsewhere, rather the opposite! It is a matter of getting all our planets aligned at the right moment. - Good luck ;) ### Salary This position can offer, based on the candidate's experience and commitment to our hiring process, an annual package to the employee up to **INR 8 Lakhs** per annum. According to his/her performance, the employee will also be offered significant **Appraisals** every year, regular **Bonuses** and **Stock-Options** of the company. ### Headquarters Our offices are located in the historical part of Mumbai, exactly **5 minutes walking-distance** from **CST Station**, an incredibly beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site and 15 minutes walking-distance from **Churchgate Station**. Our offices have large French windows with ample light coming inside and from which you can observe **parrots** and **kites** flying in the surrounding **centenary trees**. We’ve used **teak wood** and **marble** for our furniture, and we display lovely **artworks** on our walls. We care for your comfort, to a point where you may also work from home when you feel like and leave on a holiday whenever you need it the most. What we care about is that you deliver beauty consistently, with a smile on your face. ## Apply [Apply at Antarctica](https://apply.workable.com/antarcticaglobal/j/96CFC99E32/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)