Backend Developer

DODO Design

Software & Data

Responsibilities:

Backend Development and API Design

• Design, develop, and maintain robust, secure, and high-performance backend logic, RESTful APIs, and microservices.
  
Integrate and optimize connections to third-party APIs including Google Places, AssemblyAI, and generative AI services.

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Database and Data Flow Management

• Architect and maintain MongoDB as the core database, ensuring data integrity and performance.
  
• Manage cache/storage flows using Redis and AWS S3 for high availability and scalability.
  
Implement advanced data import/export pipelines using packages such as write-excel-file, read-excel-file, and csv-parser for seamless file handling.

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Cloud Infrastructure and Operations

• Deploy, monitor, and scale backend services on AWS EC2 and AWS S3.
  
• Orchestrate transactional and notification flows with AWS SES for email delivery.
  
Ensure security best practices and compliance across the cloud infrastructure.

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AI, Integrations and Automation

• Integrate with large language model and speech-to-text APIs like @google/generative-ai and AssemblyAI to power product features.
  
Build interfaces for dynamic third-party integrations (i.e., Google Places data).

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Collaboration and Delivery

• Work closely with cross-functional team to deliver features on schedule.
  
Conduct code reviews, write documentation, and support CI/CD processes for continuous quality.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional backend development in a SaaS or cloud environment.
  
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficiency in backend programming (Node.js, Python, or similar) with experience integrating NPM file handling modules such as write-excel-file, read-excel-file, and csv-parser.
  
• Deep understanding of AWS (SES, S3, EC2) and cloud-native architectures.
  
• Strong grasp of database design and management, especially with MongoDB.
  
• Experience with Redis for caching and real-time data flows.
  
• Exposure to integrating AI APIs (AssemblyAI, @google/generative-ai).
  
• Experience with secure RESTful API development and third-party integration (Google Places API, etc.).
  
• Experience with security practices (OAuth, JWT, data encryption).
  
• Prior work on AI-powered workflow automations.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  
• Strong communication: able to explain complex technical issues clearly.
  
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams.