NodeJS Developer

Job Title: Sr. Node.js Developer

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Job Type: Full Time

Department: MEAN Stack

About Simform:

Simform is a premier digital engineering company specializing in Cloud, Data, AI/ML, and Experience Engineering to create seamless digital experiences and scalable products. Simform is a strong partner for Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and Databricks. With a presence in 5+ countries, Simform primarily serves North America, the UK, and the Northern European market.

Simform takes pride in being one of the most reputed employers in the region, having created a thriving work culture with a high work-life balance that gives a sense of freedom and opportunity to grow.

Role Overview: 

We are looking for a Sr. Node Developer who not only possesses extensive backend expertise but also demonstrates proficiency in system design, cloud services, microservices architecture, and containerization. (Additionally, a good understanding of frontend tech stack to give support to frontend developers is highly valued) We're currently seeking a seasoned Senior Node.js Engineer who not only possesses extensive backend expertise but also demonstrates proficiency in system design, cloud services, microservices architecture, and containerization. (Additionally, a good understanding of frontend tech stack to give support to frontend developers is highly valued) 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop reusable, testable, maintainable, and scalable code with a focus on unit testing.
• Implement robust security measures and data protection mechanisms across projects.
• Champion the implementation of design patterns such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
• Actively participate in architecture design sessions and sprint planning meetings, contributing valuable insights.
• Lead code reviews, providing insightful comments and guidance to team members.
• Mentor team members, assisting in debugging complex issues and providing optimal solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience: 4+yrs
• Advanced knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript, including core concepts and best practices.
• Extensive experience in developing highly scalable services and APIs using various protocols.
• Proficiency in data modeling and optimizing database performance in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, leveraging technologies like TypeORM, Sequelize, or Knex.
• Proficient in working with frameworks like NestJS, LoopBack, Express, and other TypeScript-based frameworks.
• Strong familiarity with unit testing libraries such as Jest, Mocha, and Chai.
• Expertise in code versioning using Git or Bitbucket.
• Practical experience with Docker for building and deploying microservices.
• Strong command of Linux, including familiarity with server configurations.
• Familiarity with queuing protocols and asynchronous messaging systems.

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with frontend JavaScript concepts and frameworks such as ReactJS.
• Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud architectures, particularly on AWS services.
• Knowledge of GraphQL and its associated libraries like Apollo and Prisma.
• Hands-on experience with deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes.
• Experience with document, key/value, or other non-relational database systems like Elasticsearch, Redis, and DynamoDB.
• Ability to build AI-centric applications and work with machine learning models, Langchain, vector databases, embeddings, etc.

Why Join Us:

• Young Team, Thriving Culture
• Flat-hierarchical, friendly, engineering-oriented, and growth-focused culture.
• Well-balanced learning and growth opportunities
• Free health insurance.
• Office facilities with a game zone, in-office kitchen with affordable lunch service, and free snacks.
• Sponsorship for certifications/events and library service.
• Flexible work timing, leaves for life events, WFH, and hybrid options

We are seeking a skilled Node.js Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of hands-on experience in developing robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications using Node.js. As a Node.js Developer, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement backend services and APIs to support our web and mobile applications. You will also be responsible for maintaining and optimizing existing codebases, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring code quality and performance.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain server-side logic using Node.js
• Design and implement RESTful APIs for web and mobile applications
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in production and development environments
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and best practices in Node.js development

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 2-3 years of professional experience in Node.js development
• Proficiency in JavaScript, including ES6+
• Experience with Express.js or similar Node.js frameworks
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, etc.
• Knowledge of version control systems such as Git
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

As the Java Developer, you will be responsible for developing cutting edge health-tech applications that include high scale transaction processing, intelligent bot based programs and data analytics.

What you will do:

• Building components for the company's advanced health tech platform using Java, Solr, SpringBoot, DialogFlow
• Communicating effectively in a cross-functional product development team and present ideas and solutions effectively
• Participating in technical planning and requirements gathering phases including design, code, test, troubleshoot, and document engineering software applications
• Developing the Code as per the requirements
• Working with product team and constructing the tech roadmap
• Designing, building and scaling the company's backend microservices
• Maintaining code integrity and organization
• Applying all quality requirements to make the code production ready
• Developing and deploying new features to facilitate related procedures and tools if necessary
• Developing documentation related to technical aspects and to facilitate current support, development, upgrades, or migrations
• Designing and building efficient, reusable, and reliable Java code
• Pro actively catching and fixing bugs, and providing support for the back end services
• Managing servers and infrastructure by keeping the lights on and refining the deployment architecture

What you need to have:

• B.Tech/B.E (preferably in Computer Science Engineering) 
• 7+ years of hands-on programming experience in building data-driven REST APIs, services & platforms using advanced Java frameworks like Spring, Redis, Node.js etc. with deep focus on integration & scale.
• We also look for hands-on experience with Mysql, Elasticsearch (or Solr) and Nosql stores.
• Our evaluation starts with focus on computer science fundamentals, data structures & algorithms.
• You will have been learning new technologies every week and prefer folks who can use golang/rust for backend development and are familiar with equivalent data stores, index stores and pub-sub technologies.

• Good academic qualifications
• Experience in developing web applications using Java, Spring, Hibernate, DWR, JSP
• Knowledge in Oracle Database concepts
• Sound knowledge in the following is a must
  o Hibernate
  o Spring
  o Oracle & MongoDb
  o HTML & CSS
  o Javascript
  o Jquery
  o Angular 4
  o Node JS
  
  Knowledge of Japer Reports will be an added advantage
• Good communication skills and be a good listener
• Problem solving skills
• Willingness to learn and do all development activities including quality assurance
• Team player