Backend Developer at Gotham Enterprises Ltd

Backend Developer Needed in Davao City PhilippinesWe'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 DeveloperKey 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 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