NodeJS Developer

Job description

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust backend services using Node.js.
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs to support front-end applications and third-party integrations
• Manage and optimize SQL/NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Snowflake)
• Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration and data flow
• Implement caching, logging, and monitoring strategies for performance and reliability
• Ensure application security, scalability, and maintainability
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies

✅ Required Skills:

• Proficiency in backend programming languages (Node.js, Java, .NET Core)
• Experience with API development and tools like Postman, Swagger
• Strong understanding of database design and query optimization
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS) and CI/CD pipelines.

About the Role

Initiate and drive technical decisions on a multi-functional, Agile team alongside product management, product design, and engineering

Work closely with product to translate abstract business and product requirements into crisp technical specifications along with a delivery roadmap

Resolve blockers and help the team stay productive

Perform code and design reviews

Take part in building the team and iterating on hiring processes

Must have Requirements for the Role

8+ years of experience in a highly technical role at hyper-growth startup or fast-paced company and 2+ years of experience leading a team

Production level experience with Node.js or Go mandatory.

Experience building highly available and performant applications in any major programming language (e.g. Node.js, Go, Javascript)

In-depth knowledge and experience working with major cloud platform (e.g. AWS (must have experience))

Experience leading product teams

You are a good communicator who can explain technical concepts to product managers, designers, support and other engineers

Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment and with geographically distributed teamsIn-depth knowledge of database and web security

How We Define Success:

Ensure the projects are delivered within reasonable timelines that meet the acceptance criteria set by the stakeholders

Ensure technical debt is being measured and tackled

Ensure the non-functional requirements are being taken into account while delivering features: performance, security and testing

Nice To Have, but Not Required:

Good understanding of GCP, AzureWorked in a early-stage startup environmentGood understanding of micro services

  Overall 4+ years of experience

·  2 year development experience in NodeJs(v4 and above)

·  Knowledge in Unit testing frameworks like Mocha

·  Experience in working with any NodeJs web framework(Express or Hapi)

·  Development experience using any persistent store (NoSql or Relational)

Formal Deliverables

·  Design and development of new and enhance existing applications using Node.JS

·  Collaborate with internal and external team members to ensure projects get delivered as planned

·  Develop Backend services using HapiJs

·  Develop background workers based on cron or rabbitmq messages

·  Support existing and new features via bug fixes, prod support or monitoring scripts

·  Unit testing for all the developed modules

Job Description:

Skills Required:

• Backend developer with hands-on programming experience in Node Js / Python / Golang
• Expertise in developing REST APIs with any backend framework using above languages.
• Expertise in system design & architecture patterns.
• Experience in building reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Experience in optimising application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Strong fundamentals in computer programming, data structure & algorithms.
• Exposure to AWS services like S3, CloudFront, CloudWatch, lambda & API gateway.
• Good understanding for SQL & NoSQL dB’s, preferably work experience with MongoDB.