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.

Introduction

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior .NET Developer with 8+ years of expertise in .NET/.NET Core, Azure Cloud Services, and Azure DevOps. This role requires a strong hands-on developer who can design, build, and deliver scalable solutions while collaborating with global teams. As the position is client-facing, excellent communication skills are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, enhance, and maintain applications using .NET Core 6/8+, C#, REST APIs, and T-SQL.
• Build and support third-party API integrations and external services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions across the full technology stack.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and manage tasks using Jira.
• Identify, prioritize, and execute tasks across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing solutions for performance and reliability.
• Write unit tests (XUnit, MSTest) and ensure code quality through reusable, testable, and efficient coding practices.
• Apply software design patterns and contribute to system architecture and solution scalability.
• Develop and maintain frameworks and shared libraries to support large-scale applications.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to junior developers.
• Ensure proper technical documentation and clear communication with stakeholders.

Primary Skills

• Strong expertise in:
• C#, .NET Core 6/8+, Entity Framework / EF Core
• JavaScript, jQuery, REST APIs
• MS SQL Server: Complex queries, Stored Procedures, Views, Functions, Packages, Cursors, Tables, Object Types
• Experience with Microservices and SOA architecture.
• Hands-on with API integrations.
• Proficient in unit testing frameworks (XUnit, MSTest).
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with Azure Cloud Services:
• Azure Functions, Durable Functions
• Service Bus, Event Grid, Storage Queues
• Blob Storage, Azure Key Vault, SQL Azure
• Application Insights, Azure Monitoring
• Experience with Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines (Classic/YAML).

Secondary Skills (Good to Have)

• Familiarity with front-end frameworks: AngularJS, ReactJS.
• Experience with Azure API Management (APIM).
• Knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)/Containerization.
• Exposure to Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Logic Apps.
• Background in Application Support & Operational Monitoring.

• 3+ years of experience with Ruby On Rails.
• Strong Project & Time Management Skills, along with the ability to apply these skills while working independently, or as part of a team.
• Knowledge of blockchain technology, smart contracts and cryptocurrency will be an added advantage
• Experience in fintech domain will be another added advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in computer programming, computer science, or a related field.
• Fluency or understanding of specific languages, such as Java, PHP, or Python, and operating systems may be required.

We are looking to hire a Senior Backend Developer, with over 4+ years of experience, to directly work with the CTO and contribute in building and developing new products and feature sets for NostraGamus. The work will entail the opportunity to explore and utilise the latest developments in the world of technology, and formulate ways to incorporate them into day to day work to create stellar products. The candidate must have had significant exposure in building real products, including working with various stakeholders across product and marketing teams. Prior knowledge in building games at scale is highly desirable, but not necessarily.

The following skillsets are highly essential:

1. Expertise in Node Js&Javascript, and hobbyist interest in few other languages like Python, Ruby, PHP. Must have done C/C++ programming in school/college
2. Deep knowledge on Database systems, especially PostgreSQL, and any noSQL clones, including knowledge to optimise
3. Awareness of Docker, virtualization, Redis or similar caching toolsets
4. Absolute mastery in using Unix based systems and Bash. Ability to work in seamlessly in headless environments is a must.
5. Disciplined in approaching problems, ability to maintain composure under catastrophic failures and propensity to work under deadlines

Bonus Points :

1. Passionate about building new products - having done a few personal projects, regardless of success achieved or goals completed.
2. Prior knowledge in building games at scale.
3. Good understanding in AWS and its various services - EC2, ECS, RDS, SQS, Elastic Beanstalk, Elasticache, Route53.
4. Strong interest in Mathematics, Probability Theory, Statistics, Machine Learning and ability to apply math in real-world applications.