Senior Backend Developer

Company Overview:

OLOID is a leading provider of physical identity and access technology committed to enabling converged cyber and physical security for the modern workplace. Dedicated to ensuring secure and privacy-forward authentication, OLOID’s objective is to establish a framework that connects and manages workplace security by integrating with HR, IT, and various records systems, unifying cyber and physical identities across the organization.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Node.js Developer to join our development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering with a focus on JavaScript, Node.js, and modern web technologies. You will play a key role in building scalable backend services, integrating APIs, and contributing to full-stack development using frameworks like ReactJS.

Key Responsibilities

·         Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Node.js

·         Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic

·         Develop and consume RESTful APIs for various services

·         Write clean, maintainable, and secure code following best practices

·         Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance

·         Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms where needed

·         Contribute to code reviews and technical discussions

·         Maintain and monitor applications on Linux-based environments

Required Qualifications

·         Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field

·         Minimum 8 years of professional programming experience

·         At least 3 years of hands-on experience with Node.js development

·         Strong knowledge of JavaScript, particularly in browser-based frameworks such as ReactJS and Redux

·         Experience with Node.js frameworks such as Express or Hapi (preferred)

·         Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and its patterns

·         Skilled in troubleshooting and debugging complex applications

·         Familiarity with Linux environments

·         Proficiency in working with RESTful APIs and API integration

Java Developers (4-5 positions)

What qualities are we looking for?

• 3 – 8 years of experience in building web applications
• Excellent command over Data Structures & Algorithms
• Exceptional coding skills in an Object-Oriented programming language (Java)
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Technical Requirements:

• Working experience on JAVA, Spring Boot. (building web services)
• Working experience in building microservices and distributed systems.
• Working experience on using messaging queues RabbitMQ/Kafka is a plus.
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery,  Angular 5+)
• Excellent knowledge and programming skills in data structures, algorithms.
• Familiarity with databases (e.g. MySQL, MongoDB)
• Proficiency with Git

Responsibilities: 
Developing and maintaining all server-side network components. 
Ensuring optimal performance of the central database and responsiveness to front-end requests. 

Collaborating with front-end developers on the integration of elements. 

Designing back-end services for various business processes.ses. 

Developing high-performance applications by writing testable, reusable, and efficient code. 

Implementing effective security protocols, data protection measures, and storage solutions. 

Running diagnostic tests, repairing defects, and providing technical support. 

Documenting Node.js processes, including database schemas, as well as preparing reports. 

Recommending and implementing improvements to processes and technologies. 

Keeping informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development. 

Skills: 

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, or similar. 

At least two years' experience as a Node.js developer. 

Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks. 

Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3. 

Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills. 

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude. 

Great organizational and time management skills. 

Availability to resolve urgent web application issues outside of business hours. 

Following are the things that we are looking for in our NodeJS developer:

• Full SDLC knowledge, preferably in an agile environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong critical thinking & problem solving skills.
• Understanding of Unix / Linux based systems.
• Hands-on exposure to deeply linked relational databases – preferably in MySQL
• Ability to take a feature or product through the full Software Development Life Cycle.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to both collaborate well and also the ability to convey technical ideas and concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Identify the interaction needs and how the API. must be developed based on design comps, product specs, etc.
• Continuously evaluate and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Address and prioritize production level bugs and application performance improvements.
• An adaptable attitude and understanding of the agile methodology.
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and release new features.

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