Digixito - Node.js Developer - Express.js/MongoDB

Key Responsibilities :

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

- Build and manage RESTful APIs and ensure seamless integration with frontend and external systems.

- Collaborate closely with frontend developers, product managers, and clients to identify business needs and deliver solutions.

- Use frameworks such as Express, NestJS, Fastify, etc., for efficient service development.

- Implement data storage solutions using MongoDB, and work with caching servers to improve performance.

- Handle integrations using tools such as Axios, and manage third-party APIs effectively.

- Ensure the implementation of secure, high-availability, and low-latency backend architectures.

- Apply best practices in code quality, performance tuning, and DevOps practices.

- Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and work in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.

- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with strong logical and analytical thinking.

- Use version control tools like Git for collaborative development and code management.

Required Skills & Experience :

- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and understanding of the Event Loop architecture.

- Experience with backend Node.js frameworks: Express.js, NestJS, Fastify, etc.

- Expertise in RESTful API design and implementation.

- Experience with MongoDB and other NoSQL databases; familiarity with relational databases and SQL

is a plus.

- Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and backend design principles.

- Experience working in AWS cloud environments.

- Knowledge of asynchronous programming and its patterns/workarounds.

- Familiarity with caching mechanisms (e.g., Redis) and optimizing backend performance.

- Understanding of web UI technologies and how they interact with backend systems.

- Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.

- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in a team-oriented Agile/Scrum environment.

- Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-Have Skills :

- Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

- Experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks.

- Exposure to DevOps practices and monitoring tools.