Backend Engineer

About Zoca

Zoca is a fast-growing local business marketing platform that helps salons, spas, and wellness businesses attract, convert, and retain more clients through AI-powered tools. Backed by real-time data and automation, we simplify growth for beauty professionals.

Role Overview :
We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who is passionate about building scalable, high performing systems. You will work closely with cross - functional teams to design, develop and architect, and maintain backend services and API that powers our platform.

What you will do:

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  Architect, build, and scale backend systems that handle large data volumes and long-running workflows.

  
  


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  Design and maintain pipelines, integrations, and background processing systems.

  
  


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  Ensure system reliability, scalability, and observability.

  
  


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  Mentor engineers, lead reviews, and set engineering best practices.

  
  


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  Collaborate closely with product to deliver impactful solutions.
  

  
  
  

  What we are looking for:

  
  


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  5-7 years of backend engineering (Node.js/NestJS preferred, Python a plus).

  
  


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  Strong experience with data processing, distributed systems, and queues.

  
  


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  Ability to own architecture decisions and lead projects end-to-end.

  
  


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  Bonus: Prior experience in data-heavy SaaS products.

  
  

Why ZOCA?

At ZOCA, we offer a collaborative, innovative environment where your work directly contributes to meaningful business outcomes. Employees love working here because:

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  You’ll take ownership and drive impactful projects in a fast-paced, AI-driven environment.

  
  


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  Our dynamic startup culture encourages rapid learning and growth.

  
  


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  You’ll work on world-class mobile & web applications using cutting-edge technologies.