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Backend Developer (AI-native Booking Engine)Location: Remote / IndiaSalary Range: INR 30,000 - 60,000 per monthBuilding the future of kids’ activitiesAt Jungle, we are rethinking how families discover and book activities. Our platform is AI native from day one, and we are building a fast and reliable booking engine that connects parents to the right experiences in seconds.We are looking for a Backend Developer who is experienced, practical, and comfortable working in a fast moving startup environment. You will work closely with the founders to design the core backend systems that support real time availability, matching, and bookings across thousands of sessions.What You’ll Work OnArchitect and deploy scalable backend infrastructure on Google CloudBuild and manage Postgres / Supabase / Firebase databasesDesign and optimize Node.js / Express APIs, with nginx for routingIntegrate vector embeddings and RAG pipelines for intelligent search & recommendationsCollaborate with frontend devs working in React / Next.jsUse Postman, VS Code, or Cursor to test, iterate, and ship quicklyWork closely with the founding team to hit ambitious milestones for launchDesign and maintain multi layer role based access control systems. Our backend requires handling 8 to 9 layers of authorization for different user types.Preferred Tech StackCloud: Google CloudDatabase: PostgreSQL, Supabase, FirebaseBackend: Node.js, Express, nginxFrontend (collaboration): React, Next.jsTools: Postman, Cursor, VS CodeAI / ML: Vector embeddings, RAG, OpenAI / LangChain familiarity a big plusWhat We LoveYou think in systems and structures, not scripts.Leverage AI to code, not vibe code.You know how to use AI to move faster (code generation, testing, docs, debugging).You care about clean architecture, documentation, and quick iterations.You enjoy collaborating directly with founders and designers.Why JoinBuild something from zero to one, your work directly powers the core of the product.Work with an AI-native startup that moves fast and ships faster.Potential to convert to full-time if we crush our 3-month milestones.Competitive stipend + project-based incentives.Note: If you have read the job post, type "8" for the screening question "What is the minimum role based authorization layers we are currently working with?"