Node Js Developer

Role - Node.js Developer

Experience - 3-8 Yrs

Location - Bangalore (WFO)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Node.js Developer to build highly scalable, resilient, and production-ready backend systems. In this role, you will lead backend development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and drive engineering excellence throughout the software development lifecycle.

If you are passionate about designing cloud-native applications, writing clean and maintainable code, and building robust distributed systems, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Scrum Masters to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices for large-scale production systems.
• Develop and maintain batch processing and scheduled jobs using Python and Shell scripting.
• Lead backend architecture discussions and provide technical guidance to the engineering team.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers.
• Own the complete software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, and production support.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Design and deploy cloud-native applications using AWS or GCP.
• Implement containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure application security, performance, scalability, and reliability by following engineering best practices.
• Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, retrospectives, and release planning.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in backend software development.
• 3+ years of experience developing RESTful APIs using Node.js.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, JSON, and REST API design.
• Experience developing batch processing solutions using Python and Shell scripting.
• Strong knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, and Redis.
• Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Git and collaborative branching strategies.
• Experience building and deploying applications on AWS or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Good working knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong understanding of software design principles, security best practices, and scalable architecture.
• Experience leading technical discussions, performing code reviews, and mentoring engineering teams.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building highly available and fault-tolerant backend systems.
• Knowledge of performance optimization and application monitoring.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Work on modern cloud-native technologies and scalable distributed systems.
• Collaborate with talented engineers in a high-impact environment.
• Opportunity to influence architecture and technical direction.
• Continuous learning, ownership, and career growth in a collaborative engineering culture.

• Proficient knowledge of Django and Django REST framework 
• Experience and good understanding of Redis
• Good knowledge and understanding of PostgreSQL or other relational databases 
• Proficient in NoSQL document databases especially MongoDB. 
• Understanding of threading and multiprocessing in Python, and multi-process architecture 
• Good-enough understanding of version control systems like Git or Mercurial 
• Strong unit-test and debugging skills 
• Knowledge of container technologies (specially Docker) and orchestration systems is a plus 
• Strong understanding of various Python Libraries, APIs, and toolkits
• Excellent understanding of MVC and OOP
• Rapid prototyping skills for getting product feedback 
• Experience with Agile and SCRUM methodology

Key Responsibilities: 

• Rewrite existing APIs in NodeJS. 
• Remodel the APIs into Micro services-based architecture. 
• Implement a caching layer wherever possible. 
• Optimize the API for high performance and scalability. 
• Write unit tests for API Testing.
• Automate the code testing and deployment process.

Skills Required: 

• At least 2.5 years of experience developing Backends using NodeJS — should be well versed with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds. 
• Excellent hands-on experience using MySQL or any other SQL Database. 
• Good knowledge of MongoDB or any other NoSQL Database. 
• Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases. 
• Experience with graph-based databases like GraphQL and Neo4j. 
• Experience developing and deploying REST APIs. 
• Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks. 
• Good understanding of advanced JS libraries and frameworks. 
• Experience with Web sockets, Service Workers, and Web Push Notifications. 
• Familiar with NodeJS profiling tools. 
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools such as Git. 
• Good knowledge of creating and maintaining DevOps infrastructure on cloud platforms. 
• Should be a fast learner and a go-getter — without any fear of trying out new things Preferences. 
• Experience building a large scale social or location-base

Responsibilities:

• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Own & build new modules/features end-to-end independently.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of Node.js, JavaScript, its quirks, and workarounds.
• Excellence in at least one framework like strongloop loopback, express.js, sail.js etc.
• Excellence in at least one Javascript framework like Angular, vue.js, Ember, React or Backbone.
• Basic architectural understanding of modern day web applications.
• Diligence for coding standards.
• Must be good with git and git workflow.
• Experience of external integrations is a plus.
• Working knowledge of AWS, GCC, Azure.
• Expertise with linux based systems.
• Experience with CI/CD tools like jenkins is a plus.
• Experience with testing and automation frameworks.
• Extensive understanding of RDBMS systems.
• Interpersonal Go-getter attitude and a passion for making killer web applications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment.
• Ability to quickly understand complex problems and devise effective solutions.
• Knowledge of D3/NodeJS/AngularJS/lodash etc.
• Experience on Cloud as a platform or Infrastructure.
• Inclination to application design standards.