Senior Full Stack / Backend Developer - Global Luxury Chauffeur Brand

SECTION 1: COMPANY OVERVIEW Premium Transfers / Premium Chauffeur is a luxury chauffeur service brand positioned at the premium end of the market, delivering high-quality, chauffeur-driven transportation services across corporate, VIP, and private clientele. The business is undergoing strategic expansion across the UK, Europe, and UAE, supported by a vision to build a globally scalable, technology-driven operating model. As part of this growth, the company is investing in a fully in-house, enterprise-grade technology platform to power its global operations, ensuring control, scalability, and a premium customer experience aligned with its brand positioning. SECTION 2: PROJECT OVERVIEW Premium Transfers is developing a complete enterprise ecosystem that will serve as the core operational platform for its global chauffeur business. · Booking & dispatch system · CRM & automation (Zoho CRM integration) · Passenger & driver mobile applications · Partner & operator portal · Driver compliance & verification engine · Payment & invoicing system · AI automation (WhatsApp bot, telephone assistant) · Multilingual system for global operations This is a ground-up platform build, designed from scratch, and not a maintenance or upgrade of any existing system. SECTION 3: TECHNOLOGY STACK · Backend: Django (core logic), Node.js (event-driven services) · Frontend: Next.js (web platform) · Mobile: React Native · Database: PostgreSQL / MySQL · Cloud: AWS · CRM: Zoho · Communication: WhatsApp API, SMS, Email · Architecture: API-first, scalable, microservices-ready SECTION 4: ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a Senior Backend / Full Stack Developer to lead the development of our platform, focusing on scalable backend systems and API architecture. · Build scalable backend systems · Develop secure and efficient APIs · Integrate frontend and mobile applications · Deliver production-ready systems This is an on-site role based in Chandigarh, working closely with Product Manager, QA, DevOps, and development teams. SECTION 5: CORE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 1. Booking Engine · One-way, return, hourly bookings · Multi-stop journeys · Dynamic pricing logic 2. Dispatch System · Real-time driver allocation · Status tracking (En Route, Arrived, POB, Completed) 3. CRM & Automation · Zoho CRM integration · Lead capture from multiple channels · Automation workflows 4. Communication System · WhatsApp, SMS, Email integration · Trigger-based notifications 5. Driver Compliance System · Document upload · Expiry tracking · Eligibility enforcement 6. Partner & Operator Portal · Role-based access · Booking management · Pricing & commission logic 7. Payment & Invoicing · Pre-authorisation and capture logic · Invoice generation · Financial tracking 8. API & Integration Layer · Secure REST APIs · Third-party integrations · Event-driven workflows SECTION 6: DELIVERY EXPECTATIONS · Milestone-based fixed price structure · Strict QA validation · Bug-free delivery (no critical/high bugs) · Production-ready output · Full testing before submission SECTION 7: TEAM STRUCTURE · Frontend Developers (Next.js) · Mobile Developers (React Native) · QA Engineers · DevOps Engineer · Product Manager SECTION 8: IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE · Strong Node.js and Django experience · Experience with scalable SaaS platforms · Booking/logistics system experience preferred · API-first architecture mindset · Comfortable with QA-driven delivery SECTION 9: WORK ENVIRONMENT · Location: Chandigarh (On-site) · Full-time role · In-house development team · High-growth startup environment SECTION 10: FINAL NOTE This is a long-term strategic technology build aligned with global expansion plans. This is not a freelance or short-term project. We are focused on delivering a scalable, enterprise-grade platform with emphasis on quality engineering, structured development, and reliable delivery.