Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js.
- Build and optimize RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
- Work with databases (SQL/NoSQL) to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Implement security, authentication, and authorization best practices.
- Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with proper documentation.
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve performance bottlenecks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver product features on time.
- Contribute to code reviews and knowledge sharing within the team.
Requirements
- 5+ yrs of commercial experience
- Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with Node.js.
- Hands-on experience with frameworks like Express, NestJS, or similar.
- Proficiency with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
- Experience with API design, performance optimization, and caching.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
Nice-to-Have
- Experience with microservices architecture.
- Exposure to event-driven systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
- Knowledge of testing frameworks like Jest or Mocha.
- Previous experience in a fast-paced startup environment.