Full-Stack Engineer(Frontend Heavy)

Full-Stack Engineer (Backend-Focused) + Technical Lead Location: Hybrid in Bengaluru Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience

Level: Senior/Lead About Acowale We're building Acodash - the world's first AI-powered Smart Operating System for Business. One simple dashboard replaces every digital tools a business needs, integrated with AI Assistant running businesses 24/7. Why we're different: - AI-first approach (backed by Microsoft) - Simple as WhatsApp, powerful as SAP - Multi-location ready & affordable - Fast-growing product startup with LoI from 1.5M+ merchants The Role We're seeking an experienced Full-Stack Engineer with deep backend expertise to architect, develop, and lead the engineering team. You'll own the technical vision, mentor team members, and build scalable systems that power complex business workflows. This is a unique opportunity to: - Own end-to-end system architecture for a mission-critical platform - Lead by example with clean code, solid design patterns, and best practices - Mentor junior engineers and shape team culture - Make high-impact technical decisions in a fast-growing startup

Requirements

Backend Architecture & System Design - Design and implement scalable backend systems handling complex business logic - Build robust APIs using TypeScript/Node.js following HLD & LLD principles - Optimize PostgreSQL database architecture for performance at scale - Create well-documented APIs with Swagger/OpenAPI standards - Anticipate future

requirements

and design systems with extensibility in mind Technical Leadership - Lead technical strategy and architectural decisions for the AcoMono project - Conduct code reviews and establish engineering standards across the team - Mentor junior developers and conduct technical interviews - Drive technical initiatives around performance, security, and scalability - Collaborate with product and stakeholders on feasibility and technical roadmap Full-Stack Contribution - Contribute to React frontend using TypeScript and modern tooling - Ensure seamless backend-frontend integration - Participate in end-to-end feature delivery with quality mindset - Maintain understanding of the complete data flow and system architecture Quality & Testing - Champion test-driven development; write comprehensive unit and integration tests using Jest - Ensure code quality using SOLID principles and design patterns - Set up and maintain testing pipelines and quality gates DevOps & Infrastructure - Manage Docker containerization and deployment pipelines with GitHub Actions - Debug and troubleshoot Linux servers for production deployments - Ensure system reliability, monitoring, and performance optimization

Requirements -

3-5+ years of full-stack development

experience

with 2+ years in backend-focused roles - Expert-level TypeScript and Node.js proficiency - Strong PostgreSQL expertise (schema design, query optimization, complex operations) - Proven

experience

with system architecture and design patterns (HLD, LLD, SOLID) - Git workflow mastery and

experience

with collaborative development - Strong debugging

skills

on Linux systems -

Experience

with API design, documentation (Swagger), and testing - Leadership

experience

(formal or informal) mentoring developers Nice to Have: - Familiarity with Bun runtime - Docker & containerization best practices - CI/CD pipeline management (GitHub Actions) - Cloud platform

experience

(AWS, Azure, GCP) - Agile/Scrum workflow -

Experience

building data-intensive applications - Storybook or component documentation

experience

Tech Stack Backend: TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, Linux Frontend: React, TypeScript, Vite, Storybook DevOps: Docker, GitHub Actions, Nginx Testing: Jest Architecture: Monorepo (pnpm workspaces), API-first design Server: GCP, Azure What Makes You Stand Out You think in systems — not just functions. You design APIs with tomorrow's

requirements

in mind. You write code others want to read. Clean, documented, tested. You lift others up. You enjoy mentoring and sharing knowledge. You're comfortable wearing multiple hats — backend excellence, frontend literacy, DevOps awareness. You care about performance, security, and user

experience

equally. You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

Cutting-Edge Tech: Work with TypeScript, Bun, and modern tooling Real Impact: Shape the architecture of a mission-critical platform serving 1.5M+ merchants Growth: Expand from backend mastery into system de

Backend Architecture & System Design - Design and implement scalable backend systems handling complex business logic - Build robust APIs using TypeScript/Node.js following HLD & LLD principles - Optimize PostgreSQL database architecture for performance at scale - Create well-documented APIs with Swagger/OpenAPI standards - Anticipate future

requirements

and design systems with extensibility in mind Technical Leadership - Lead technical strategy and architectural decisions for the AcoMono project - Conduct code reviews and establish engineering standards across the team - Mentor junior developers and conduct technical interviews - Drive technical initiatives around performance, security, and scalability - Collaborate with product and stakeholders on feasibility and technical roadmap Full-Stack Contribution - Contribute to React frontend using TypeScript and modern tooling - Ensure seamless backend-frontend integration - Participate in end-to-end feature delivery with quality mindset - Maintain understanding of the complete data flow and system architecture Quality & Testing - Champion test-driven development; write comprehensive unit and integration tests using Jest - Ensure code quality using SOLID principles and design patterns - Set up and maintain testing pipelines and quality gates DevOps & Infrastructure - Manage Docker containerization and deployment pipelines with GitHub Actions - Debug and troubleshoot Linux servers for production deployments - Ensure system reliability, monitoring, and performance optimization

Requirements -

3-5+ years of full-stack development

experience

with 2+ years in backend-focused roles - Expert-level TypeScript and Node.js proficiency - Strong PostgreSQL expertise (schema design, query optimization, complex operations) - Proven

experience

with system architecture and design patterns (HLD, LLD