About the company
Tool Jet is an AI platform that empowers teams to build and deploy internal tools in minutes - turning ideas into business applications faster than ever. With 35K+ stars on Git Hub, we’re one of the most loved open source platforms in the developer community. We partner with industry leaders - from telecom giants, to financial institutions, to cutting-edge unicorns and startups across the globe. Our 50+ member team works across the US and India, building at the intersection of AI and productivity. Backed by Microsoft’s M12, Nexus Venture Partners, January Capital, and Ratio Ventures, we’re on a mission to redefine how businesses create software - faster, smarter, and more accessible for everyone.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain robust backend services, REST APIs, and data pipelines that power Tool Jet's platform at scale.
- Own the full data lifecycle including schema design, query optimization, indexing strategies, and migrations using Postgre SQL as the primary database.
- Build and maintain scalable server-side architecture using Node.js and Nest JS, applying clean code principles and strong separation of concerns.
- Collaborate with Product Managers and Frontend Engineers to define API contracts and deliver reliable, high-performance integrations.
- Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across the backend stack, from slow queries and N+1 problems to memory leaks and latency spikes.
What we are looking for
- 3+ years of experience in backend or fullstack engineering with a strong backend focus.
- Deep hands-on expertise with Node.js and Nest JS, with a proven track record of shipping production-grade services.
- Strong proficiency in Type Script and Java Script, with a habit of writing type-safe, well-structured code by default.
- Solid command of Postgre SQL including complex queries, indexing, query planning, transactions, and schema design.
- Familiarity with ORM and query builder tools such as Type ORM, Prisma, or Knex.
- A sound understanding of database performance patterns and how to apply them in production environments.
- Strong grasp of SOLID principles, RESTful API design, and building services that are maintainable and extensible.
Experience with caching strategies using Redis and message queues such as Bull MQ, Rabbit MQ, or Kafka is a strong plus.
- You should be an AI-first engineer who treats AI as a natural extension of your workflow, using it daily to write better code, move faster, and solve harder problems.
Experience with Test-Driven Development and writing meaningful unit and integration tests.
- A product mindset with the awareness of how backend decisions translate into real impact for end users.
Why Tool Jet?
At Tool Jet, we’re building more than software, we’re building a culture where bold ideas meet cutting-edge technology. As part of our team, you’ll:
- Shape the future: Work on bleeding-edge AI product lines and enterprise-grade Saa S used by global leaders.
- Live our values: We champion ownership, growth mindset, collaboration, and customer obsession in everything we do, because how we build is just as important as what we build.
- Be well & thrive: Comprehensive medical insurance for you and your family.
- Connect & celebrate: Join us for company-wide offsites and team gatherings that spark collaboration, creativity, and camaraderie.
_If you thrive in high-impact environments, love solving complex problems, and want to see your work powering companies worldwide, Tool Jet is the place for you._