Senior Backend Developer

Senior Backend Developer

Location: F10 Islamabad (ONSITE)

About Tripshepherd

At Tripshepherd, we're on a mission to transform how travelers discover and connect with the world. We create tools that blend data, local knowledge, and human connection to deliver unforgettable experiences.

Join our fast-growing team and help build the backend systems that support everything from live tour availability to seamless integrations with leading travel platforms.

What You'll Do

• Design and develop scalable Node.js services in both microservices and monolith setups.
• Build and maintain robust integrations with third-party APIs (REST, GraphQL, Webhooks).
• Implement resilient patterns like retries, rate limits, timeouts, and circuit breakers.
• Work with cloud functions (AWS Lambda, GCP Functions) and queues (SQS, Pub/Sub).
• Define and maintain API contracts using OpenAPI/Swagger and AsyncAPI.
• Write tests for integrations using Pact, Postman, and mock servers.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with frontend, product, and operations teams.
• Monitor, secure, and debug integration pipelines using modern observability tools.

Your Tech Toolbox

• Languages & Frameworks: Node.js, TypeScript, Python, Express.js or NestJS
• Cloud Platforms: AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, S3), Google Cloud (Cloud Functions, Pub/Sub)
• Databases: PostgreSQL, Firestore (NoSQL), BigQuery
• DevOps: Docker, Git, GitHub Actions / GitLab CI
• Messaging & Caching: Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Pub/Sub
• Monitoring: Datadog, Prometheus, CloudWatch
• Testing: Jest, Mocha, Supertest

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong understanding of third-party API integrations and system resiliency.
• Comfort working across distributed systems and asynchronous workflows.
• Ability to own features from design to deployment and support.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person