Company Description

BnBody is a health and wellness company committed to helping individuals achieve their optimal wellbeing through personalized approaches. Combining expert guidance, data-driven insights, and ongoing support, BnBody empowers its clients to adopt transformative, long-lasting lifestyle changes. With a strong emphasis on sustainable and science-backed wellness solutions, BnBody has earned the trust of clients both in the UAE and internationally.

Role Description

This is a part-time, project-based role for a Backend Developer. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems to support the company's wellness platform. Responsibilities include implementing and optimizing APIs, ensuring application security, and collaborating with the development team to enhance system functionality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Design and manage NoSQL databases (MongoDB), including schemas and indexing.
• Build and maintain secure RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Implement serverless cloud functions (e.g., AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions) for scheduled and event-driven processes.
• Set up and manage scheduled jobs/cron jobs for recurring tasks such as notifications and order processing.
• Integrate with third-party APIs (e.g., shipping, wearables like Whoop/Oura) and manage authentication (OAuth), rate limiting, and error handling.
• Handle data transformation and aggregation from multiple sources.
• Integrate notification systems (e.g., Core.SendEmail or similar).
• Apply security best practices, ensuring data privacy and API integrity.
• Optimize backend performance and scalability for growing data and users.
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests for backend services.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Node.js and TypeScript backend development.
• Proficiency with MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
• Strong understanding of API design, cloud/serverless architecture, and security principles.
• Experience working with third-party integrations and data pipelines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate remotely.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with health tech or service-based platforms.