Backend Engineer - Node.js

About the Role :

We are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer with a strong command over Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB to join our growing engineering team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and optimizing high-performance backend systems, ensuring scalability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver world-class software solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.

- Modify, enhance, and optimize existing software systems.

- Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps, and product teams to define, design, and implement new features.

- Implement and manage data storage solutions using MongoDB and Kafka for real-time data flow.

- Ensure system performance, reliability, and security best practices.

- Troubleshoot and resolve performance bottlenecks, bugs, and scalability challenges.

- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry standards.

Qualifications :

- Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

- Minimum 4 years of hands-on backend development experience.

- Strong understanding of distributed systems and data flow architecture.

- Ability to work in a hybrid team setup and communicate effectively across departments.

Key Skills & Technical Expertise :

- Node.js (4+ years) proficient in writing modular, efficient, and testable backend code.

- Express.js Framework experience in developing RESTful APIs and middleware.

- MongoDB strong understanding of schema design, query optimization, and cluster management.

- Apache Kafka hands-on experience with producers, consumers, topics, and reliable message bus architecture.

- Familiarity with asynchronous programming, microservices, and API integrations.

- Good knowledge of Git, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)