Backend Developer

About the role

ASAP Digital Apps Lombok is looking for a Backend Developer to join our technology team and help build, maintain, and scale our digital platform. You will be primarily responsible for developing reliable backend services, APIs, real-time communication systems, search functionality, notifications, and integrations that support our growing digital products.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve backend services using Node.js
• Design, develop, and maintain REST APIs and GraphQL APIs
• Build and maintain real-time communication features using WebSocket
• Implement real-time messaging and device communication using MQTT
• Develop and maintain search functionality using Typesense
• Implement and manage push notification services using Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
• Design and optimize database queries and backend processes
• Develop secure and scalable APIs for web and mobile applications
• Integrate third-party services and external APIs
• Troubleshoot bugs, investigate system issues, and improve application reliability

About you

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Backend Developer or Software Engineer
• Strong experience with Node.js
• Good understanding of REST API and GraphQL
• Experience with WebSocket and real-time applications
• Experience with Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM)
• Understanding of database design, optimization, and API security
• Familiarity with Git and modern software development practices
• Basic understanding of frontend development is required
• Able to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills