Backend Developer

About the job

Experience : 3+ years of experience in Backend Development (JavaScript, Node.js + NoSQL + AWS / GCP) Onsite Job Location : Gurugram, India About us : Trential is engineering the future of digital identity with W3C Verifiable Credentials—secure, decentralized, privacy-first. We make identity and credentials verifiable anywhere, instantly. We are looking for a Backend Developer to architect, build, and scale our backend systems that power mission-critical products. You will design robust and distributed architectures, write production-grade code, and play a key role in setting engineering standards and mentoring the team What you'll be doing : • Design & Implement : Architect, design, and build highly scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant backend systems and APIs for Trential's Products. • Code Quality & Best Practices : Enforce high standards for code quality, security, and performance through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and continuous delivery pipelines. • Standards Adherence : Ensure all solutions comply with relevant open standards like W3C Verifiable Credentials (VCs), Decentralized Identifiers (DIDs) & Privacy Laws, maintaining global interoperability. • Continuous Improvement : Lead the charge to continuously evaluate and improve the products & processes. Instill a culture of metrics-driven process improvement to boost team efficiency and product quality. • Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with the Co-Founders & Product Team to translate business requirements and market needs into clear, actionable technical specifications and stories. Represent Trential in interactions with external stakeholders for integrations. What we're looking for : • Education : Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • Experience : 3+ years of experience in backend development. • Technical Depth : Proficient in JavaScript with solid expertise in backend architecture and system design. • Cloud & Infrastructure : Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS & GCP) and modern DevOps practices (e.g., CI / CD, Infrastructure as Code, Docker). • Databases : Strong knowledge of SQL / NoSQL databases and data modelling for high-throughput, secure applications. Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have) • Identity & Credentials : Knowledge of decentralized identity principles, Verifiable Credentials (W3C VCs), DIDs, and relevant protocols (e.g., OpenID4VC, DIDComm) • Familiarity with data privacy and security standards (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001) and designing systems complying to these laws. • Experience integrating AI / ML models into verification or data extraction workflows.

Requirements

• JavaScript
• Node.js
• NoSQL
• AWS
• GCP
• DevOps
• Docker
• Microservices
• SQL

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Preferred Technologies

• JavaScript
• Node.js
• NoSQL
• AWS
• GCP
• DevOps
• Docker
• Microservices
• SQL

About the company

Trential is on a mission to engineer the future of digital identity with secure, decentralized technologies. They focus on verifiable credentials and privacy-first principles to enhance the verification of identity and credentials.