Dmart - Track Lead - Node.js

Description :

Key Responsibilities :

1. Technical Leadership :

- Design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable, and secure APIs and backend services using Node and related technologies, like Go & Python.

- Architect solutions that ensure high performance, low latency, and scalability for the eCommerce platform.

- Establish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and design principles.

2. Team Management :

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers to achieve project goals and deliverables.

- Conduct regular Scrum meetings, periodic performance reviews, and overall team-building activities.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

3. Project Oversight :

- Plan, track, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and drive successful project outcomes.

4. Stakeholder Communication :

- Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to senior management.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

1. Technical Expertise :

- Deep understanding of Node frameworks (e.g., Express.js) and their ecosystem to build scalable micro services.

- Proficient in building RESTful APIs and working with API Gateways concepts.

- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, message queues (e.g. Pub-Sub, Kafka), and event-driven programming.

- Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).

- Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).

• Node, Express, Go & Python for API development.
• MongoDB, Redis, and other NoSQL databases.
• Varnish, CDN and API Caching strategies.

- Strong focus on application security and secure coding practices.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, Azure).

2. Leadership and Team Management :

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively lead and collaborate with a diverse team.

- Ability to resolve conflicts and maintain a productive team environment.

3. Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills :

- Strong analytical mindset to evaluate, prioritize, and optimize development efforts.

4. Tools and Methodologies :

- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies for project management.

5. Soft Skills :

- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving tasks to completion.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Exposure to cloud platforms like Google Cloud, or Azure and Kubernetes.

- Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, and real-time communication protocols.