This is a remote position.
About Project Ardhanarishvara
Project Ardhanarishvara is a flagship initiative by CX25WW, dedicated to building a secure, inclusive, and technology-driven digital ecosystem for the transgender community. The platform will connect individuals with opportunities in education, employment, healthcare, entrepreneurship, financial services, legal assistance, social welfare, and community support.
The backend platform will act as the central integration layer, securely connecting the mobile application with enterprise platforms, AI services, approved government digital services, payment gateways, and partner organizations.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend/API Developer to architect, develop, and maintain the backend infrastructure that powers the Ardhanarishvara platform.
The successful candidate will design scalable APIs, secure integration layers, authentication services, event-driven workflows, and cloud-native backend systems capable of supporting high availability, data security, and future expansion.
This is a senior engineering role with significant influence over technical architecture and engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design scalable backend architecture and microservices.
Develop secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
Build API gateways and middleware for internal and external integrations.
Design and manage relational and NoSQL databases.
Integrate the backend with Flutter mobile applications.
Implement secure authentication and authorization services.
Develop asynchronous processing and event-driven workflows.
Integrate approved government digital services and external APIs.
Build integrations with enterprise applications and SaaS platforms.
Monitor application performance and optimize backend services.
Ensure security, privacy, logging, auditing, and compliance.
Collaborate with mobile developers, AI engineers, UI/UX designers, QA, and DevOps teams.
Conduct architecture reviews and code reviews.
Produce technical documentation and API specifications.
Requirements
Core Technical Skills
Backend Languages
Applicants should have strong experience in one or more of the following:
Node.js (Preferred)
Python
Java
.NET Core
Go
Frameworks
Express.js
NestJS
FastAPI
Spring Boot
ASP.NET Core
API Development
REST APIs
GraphQL
OpenAPI (Swagger)
Webhooks
API Gateway
OAuth 2.0
JWT Authentication
Databases
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Microsoft SQL Server
MongoDB
Redis
Cloud Platforms
Experience with one or more:
Microsoft Azure
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Containerization & DevOps
Docker
Kubernetes
GitHub Actions
Azure DevOps
Jenkins
CI/CD Pipelines
Required Integration Experience
Applicants should have experience integrating enterprise systems with external platforms, including:
Government Digital Services
Experience integrating with officially supported government APIs and public digital platforms where access is authorized.
Examples include:
Digital identity verification
Document verification services
Digital signature services
Public information APIs
Citizen service integrations
Google Services
Google Maps Platform
Google Places API
Firebase
Firebase Authentication
Firebase Cloud Messaging
Google Analytics
Google Cloud APIs
Zoho Ecosystem
Hands-on experience integrating with:
Zoho CRM
Zoho Books
Zoho Desk
Zoho Creator
Zoho Flow
Zoho Sign
Zoho Mail
Zoho Campaigns
Zoho APIs
Payment Gateway Integration
Experience with one or more:
Razorpay
Cashfree
PhonePe
PayU
Stripe
PayPal
AI Platform Integration
Experience integrating:
OpenAI APIs
Azure OpenAI
Google Gemini
Anthropic Claude
OCR Services
Speech-to-Text APIs
Translation APIs
Communication Platforms
Email APIs
SMS Gateways
Push Notifications
WhatsApp Business API
Video Meeting APIs
Security Requirements
Strong knowledge of:
OAuth 2.0
JWT
SSL/TLS
Encryption at Rest
Encryption in Transit
Secure API Design
OWASP API Security Top 10
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
Audit Logging
Rate Limiting
API Throttling
Secrets Management
Preferred Experience
Candidates with experience in any of the following will receive preference:
Enterprise Integration Platforms
Event-Driven Architecture
Message Queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Azure Service Bus)
ElasticSearch
Background Job Processing
Serverless Architecture
Infrastructure as Code
AI Workflow Automation
Healthcare or Government Projects
Identity Management Platforms
Experience
7+ years in backend software development.
Minimum 5 years designing enterprise APIs.
Experience delivering production-grade cloud applications.
Demonstrated experience leading backend architecture for complex, integrated platforms.
Educational Qualification
Equivalent professional experience with a strong technical portfolio will also be considered.
Benefits
Employment Type
Choose to work with us as either a Full-Time Employee or on a Project-Based Contract, depending on your availability and preference.
Location
Open to candidates worldwide. This is a remote opportunity, and applicants from any country are welcome to apply.
Language Requirement
Proficiency in English is mandatory, as all verbal and written communication with the team, clients, and stakeholders will be conducted in English.
Compensation & Payment Schedule
Full-Time Employment
Compensation is processed monthly, with salary credited on the last working day of each month, subject to the terms of employment.
Project-Based Engagement
Project-based professionals will be compensated strictly based on the pre-approved project milestones defined in the Statement of Work (SOW).
Payments will be released only after the successful completion, review, and formal acceptance of the agreed milestone.
Each milestone is considered a complete deliverable. Partial or incomplete milestone submissions will not qualify for milestone payment until all agreed acceptance criteria have been met.
Timely delivery is a critical requirement. Delays in milestone completion may impact dependent activities, project schedules, and overall delivery timelines.
Developers are expected to proactively communicate risks, blockers, or anticipated delays as soon as they are identified.
The estimated duration of the Project Ardhanarishvara mobile application is approximately 24 months, with multiple development phases and milestone-based deliveries throughout the project lifecycle.
We are looking for professionals who can demonstrate ownership, accountability, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work on schedule.