Backend Developer (APIs & Integrations Focus) – Remote (India)

About

We are building the MVP of an AI-powered travel platform and are looking for a Backend Developer to support API integrations and backend service development for both our mobile app and website.

This role is ideal for someone who is hands‑on, responsible, and eager to grow in a fast‑paced startup environment, with the ability to execute tasks under guidance while contributing to a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• APIs & Integrations (Primary Focus)

  • Integrate third‑party APIs (travel, payments, etc.)
  • Consume and build RESTful APIs
  • Handle authentication, error handling, retries, and edge cases
  • Normalize and structure data from multiple external services
  • Ensure reliability and performance of integrations
  • Provide basic technical documentation for integrations

• Backend Development

  • Develop and maintain backend services for mobile and web applications
  • Design efficient API endpoints
  • Implement business logic and data processing
  • Support system performance and stability

• Cloud & Infrastructure (Secondary Focus)

  • Work with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) to support scalable architecture
  • Assist in deployment, environment setup, and release workflows
  • Support logging, monitoring, and performance tracking
  • Contribute to system reliability and scalability

• Full Stack Support (Secondary)

  • Support frontend integration when needed (React Native)
  • Connect frontend components with backend services
  • Assist in end‑to‑end debugging

• Database Management

  • Design and optimize data models
  • Work with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
  • Apply security best practices

• Collaboration

  • Work under the guidance of the Lead Developer and collaborate with the Product and QA teams
  • Support backend and integration bug fixing
  • Assist with troubleshooting and issue resolution
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of the system

Technical Requirements

• 3+ years of experience as a Backend or Full Stack Developer
• Strong backend development experience (Node.js preferred)
• Experience integrating third‑party APIs (REST, authentication, error handling)
• Experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases
• Experience with Git and version control workflows
• Basic to intermediate experience with React Native
• Experience working with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

Nice to Have

• Experience working with AI‑powered applications or API‑driven platforms (e.g., OpenAI, Azure OpenAI, or similar)
• Experience with travel, booking, or marketplace platforms
• Experience working in startup or MVP environments
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
• Experience handling API rate limits, caching, and performance optimization

Benefits

• 100% remote work
• Flexible, collaborative culture focused on well‑being
• Permanent Summer Fridays (reduced work hours on Fridays)
• 19 paid holidays per year (including December 24 – January 1, aligned with U.S. holidays)
• 10 paid vacation days per year
• Birthday off
• Paid sick days

Application Requirements (Important)

• Candidates must include their monthly salary expectations (USD) in their application
• Immediate joiners only (or candidates available to start within 1–2 weeks)

To apply, please send your resume to careers@omniae.app with the subject line:

Backend Developer (APIs & Integrations) – [Your Name]

Include a brief description of your experience with API integrations (1–2 examples).