Node.js Developer

Job Description:

As a MERN Full Stack Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining web applications using the MERN (MongoDB, Postgresql, Express.js, React, Node.js) stack. You will work closely with our product and design teams to build high-quality, scalable, and efficient solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and Maintain Web Applications: Design, develop, and deploy full-stack web applications using the MERN stack.
• API Development and Integration: Create and integrate RESTful APIs.
• Database Management: Design and manage databases using MongoDB.
• Code Quality and Testing: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Implement unit tests and integration tests.
• Collaborate with Cross-functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver high-quality products.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and implement performance improvements for existing applications.
• Stay Updated with Industry Trends: Keep abreast of latest trends and technologies in web development.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 3-4 years of professional experience as a Full Stack Developer.
• Technical Skills:
• PostgreSQL: Proficient in database design, indexing, and performance optimization.
• Express.js: Solid experience in building and managing APIs and middleware.
• React: Strong knowledge of React and related libraries (Redux, React Router, etc.).
• Node.js: Expertise in server-side development and asynchronous programming.
• HTML/CSS: Proficient in web markup and responsive design.
• JavaScript/TypeScript: Advanced proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Version Control: Experience with Git and Git workflows.
• Soft Skills:
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with Docker and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of GraphQL.
• Prior experience in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a talented and diverse team.
• Professional development opportunities.

Hands-on working knowledge and experience is required in:

a. JavaScript, Typescript, NodeJS (Express, NestJs, etc. )

b. Experience working in GCP or AWS or Azure

c. Experience working in Containers & Unix Platforms

d. Relational Databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL, etc. )

e. Agile Methodologies (Scrum, TDD, BDD, etc. )

f. Understanding of Microservices Architecture, Domain Driver Design, Test Driven Development and Secure Design patterns and architecture is a must

g. Data Structures and Algorithms using Javascript, Typescript and/or other Programing Languages

h. Strong organizational skills i. Agile Methodologies (Scrum, TDD, BDD, etc. )

Experience with several of the following tools/technologies is desirable:

a. GIT (Bit Bucket, Gitlab, etc. ), Jira, Gradle, Maven, Jenkins, SharePoint, Eclipse/IntelliJ.

b. Design Patterns and implementing the Design Patterns

c. Development of Complex Application and System Architectures

d. NoSQL Databases (Redis, Mongo, etc. ) e. Full stack development

f. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines with for example GitHub Actions.

Knowledge of the following technologies is a plus:

a. Other Programming Languages (Java, Python, etc. )

b. Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery Tools like Jenkins, Git, etc

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience under your belt developing performance-critical applications that run in a production environment using Node.Js
• Expertise in Database modeling, preferably relational DB, spotting DB bottlenecks, and writing optimized DB queries.
• Expertise in common Cloud technologies, AWS/GCP Knowledge of CI/CD tools and workflows.
• Knowledge in one or more of the following: NoSQL (especially, but not only Redis), Queueing system experience (Kafka, RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, MSMQ)
• Good stakeholder management skills, with an ability to build trust and rapport with internal and external stakeholders
• It is good to have knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker and related deployment technologies.
  
  

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Write well-designed, testable, efficient, and high-quality code.
• Design (LLD & HLD) and architect technical solutions for the business problems of a large-scale system.
• Prepare and produce releases of software components.
• Support continuous improvement by investigating alternatives and technologies.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle
• We believe leadership comes through ownership and so we love people who take ownership of their work and lead by example

• Lead a full product development lifecycle from ideation, design, development, to roll out and support
• Own the delivery of multiple features of the product end to end while hands-on in development as well
• Advocate best development practices such as continuous integration/continuous delivery, automation (testing and infrastructure)

1. 7+ Years’ of experience, managing teams of 5+ people
2. Must have excellent programming, debugging and scripting skills with a solid understanding of Object Oriented Design principles.
3. Proficiency in at least two of the following: Java, NodeJS, Go, JavaScript, Python programming stacks, and passion for software engineering and craftsman-like coding prowess
4. Knowledge of software practices like refactoring, clean code, domain driven design, Encapsulation etc
5. Hands on experience managing databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis.
6. Exposure to event driven systems and event streaming engines like Kafka
7. Good knowledge of DevOps tooling like docker, kubernetes, ansible/chef, AWS.  

Role and Responsibilities:

• As a backend developer, your primary focus will be the development of all server-side systems
• A basic understanding of front-end technologies is necessary as well. You will test, secure and deploy your code
• Work experience on Node.js is a must along with a server-side framework like Express.js
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Experience and proficiency integrating with REST APIs
• Understanding of scalable computing systems, software architecture, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience in working with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch, etc.
• AgileScrum development cycle understanding.

Skills Required:

• At least 2 years of experience developing backends using NodeJS should be well versed with its asynchronous nature & event loop, and know its quirks and workarounds.
• Good knowledge of MongoDB(Must) & any other MySQL Database.
• Good knowledge of Redis, its data types, and their use cases.
• Experience developing and deploying REST APIs.
• Knowledge and working experience in Cloud environment - AWS or Azure
• Good knowledge of Unit Testing and available Test Frameworks.
• Should be a fast learner and a go-getter without any fear of trying out new things