Senior Software Development Engineer / Team Lead - Backend (Node.js)

Job Title:

Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js) / Backend Team Lead

Job Type: Full-Time (Work From Office)
Location: Ahmedabad
Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Monday to Saturday; 2 Saturdays working, 2 Saturdays off)
Company: Fancall Private Limited

We are looking for passionate and skilled Senior and Team Lead Backend Developers to join our dynamic team at Fancall Private Limited. You’ll play a key role in building and scaling backend systems that power our innovative platform, connecting fans and creators worldwide.

As a Senior Developer, you’ll focus on architecture, performance, and high-quality code.
As a Team Lead, you’ll additionally guide and mentor the team, oversee project delivery, and ensure engineering excellence across all backend initiatives.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js.

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in JavaScript.

• Design and manage complex database schemas using PostgreSQL.

• Implement real-time communication features using Socket.IO.

• Optimize performance and implement caching mechanisms using Redis.

• Work with RabbitMQ for message queue management.

• Build and integrate APIs using GraphQL and REST.

• Use Knex.js for query building and ORM integration.

• Deploy and maintain applications on AWS infrastructure.

• Ensure high code quality, performance, and reliability.

• Collaborate closely with product, frontend, and QA teams to deliver end-to-end features.

• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of backend developers.

• Review code and ensure adherence to best practices.

• Drive architecture discussions and propose scalable solutions.

• Manage sprint planning, task allocation, and performance reviews.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.

• Node.js: Strong expertise in backend development.

• In-depth understanding of core concepts and ES6+.

• PostgreSQL: Proficiency in database design and optimization.

• Socket.IO: Experience in real-time communication and event-driven architecture.

• Redis: Strong knowledge of caching strategies.

• AWS: Hands-on experience with deployment, scaling, and management.

• GraphQL: Experience designing and integrating APIs.

• RabbitMQ: Understanding of message queue-based systems.

• Knex.js: Query building and ORM familiarity.

• Team leadership experience (for Team Lead role).

• Be part of a revolutionary product redefining fan–creator interaction.

• Work with a passionate and talented engineering team.

• Competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

• Collaborative and innovation-driven culture.

Fancall is an innovative platform transforming the creator economy by enabling authentic, one-on-one video interactions between fans and their favorite creators. We’re building the future of digital fan engagement.