Backend Developer – Nestjs & Typescript

Backend Developer – Nest JS & Type Script Location: India – Remote Experience: 1–3 years Compensation: Open – commensurate with experience Working Hours: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM US Eastern Time Team: Peer Consulting Resources – Product Development Reports to: Systems Architecture Lead / India Team Lead About the Role: Peer Consulting Resources is looking for a Backend Developer with strong hands-on experience in Nest JS, Type Script, Prisma ORM, and Postgre SQL to join our Product Development team. You will help build and maintain secure, scalable backend services for a modern learning platform used by administrators, teachers, and students. The platform includes course creation, assessments, dashboards, and an integrated AI learning assistant.

You will work closely with the frontend development team to build REST APIs, maintain API contracts, implement authentication and authorization, and ensure reliable application performance and security. Candidates must be available to work remotely from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM US Eastern Time.

Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain secure, scalable REST APIs using Nest JS and Type Script. Build modular backend services following Nest JS architecture and best practices. Design and manage Postgre SQL databases using Prisma ORM.

Create and maintain database schemas, relationships, and migrations. Implement JWT authentication, refresh-token mechanisms, and role-based access control. Implement request validation, rate limiting, secure file uploads, and error handling.

Write and maintain unit and end-to-end tests using Jest. Debug, optimize, and maintain existing backend services. Collaborate with frontend developers to define and maintain API contracts. Participate in code reviews and follow secure coding practices.

Document APIs, backend workflows, and technical decisions.

Required Skills: Node.js and Type Script Nest JSPrisma ORMPostgre SQLREST API development JWT and refresh-token authentication Role-based access control and authorization Jest and end-to-end testing Git and Git Hub Understanding of backend security and API best practices Experience:1–3 years of backend development experience. Hands-on experience building backend applications using Nest JS and Type Script. Candidates with strong and demonstrable project experience will also be considered.

What We’re Looking For: Strong problem-solving and debugging skills. Good understanding of backend architecture. Ability to write clean, maintainable, and secure code. Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with a development team.

Clear communication and a responsible approach to delivery. Willingness to work during US Eastern Time hours. A Git Hub profile, portfolio, or backend project demonstrating relevant technical experience is preferred.

Nice to Have: Experience working with Angular applications Familiarity with Swagger/Open API documentation Experience with CI/CD pipelines Experience deploying applications on Render or Vercel Experience working with monorepos Experience with education, learning-management, or AI-enabled platforms