Lead Node.js Developer - Javascript

Description :

Role Summary :

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Node.js Developer to architect, develop, and deliver enterprise-grade backend systems. This role requires deep expertise in modern JavaScript/TypeScript backend engineering, microservices design, cloud-native architecture, and high-performance distributed systems. The Lead Developer will guide a team of engineers, enforce engineering best practices, and ensure delivery of scalable, secure, and robust backend solutions that power mission-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities :

Backend Architecture & Development :

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js, Express.js, NestJS, or similar frameworks.

- Build microservices, RESTful APIs, GraphQL services, and event-driven architectures.

- Optimize application performance, reduce latency, and strengthen system reliability.

- Implement best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD, and API lifecycle management.

Technical Leadership :

- Lead and mentor a team of backend developers; conduct regular code reviews to ensure code quality.

- Provide architectural guidance, make technology decisions, and enforce engineering standards.

- Own end-to-end technical delivery for assigned modules or projects.

Integration & Collaboration :

- Collaborate closely with frontend, DevOps, QA, and product teams to ensure seamless system integration.

- Work with UI teams using React, Next.js, or similar frameworks to define API contracts and integration flows.

- Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and technical roadmap discussions.

Scalability, Security & Reliability :

- Ensure adherence to security standards (OAuth2, JWT, RBAC, OWASP principles).

- Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting using tools like ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana, or cloud-native services.

- Drive efforts to scale applications, improve fault tolerance, and ensure high availability.

Project Execution :

- Analyze business and technical requirements; translate them into system design and development tasks.

- Ensure project timelines are met while maintaining high engineering quality.

- Troubleshoot production issues, perform root-cause analysis, and implement stable fixes.

Required Skills :

Core Technical Skills :

- Advanced proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

- Strong experience with frameworks like Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify.

- In-depth understanding of asynchronous programming, event loop, and performance profiling.

- Expertise in designing and consuming REST APIs and GraphQL APIs.

Database & Storage :

- Strong experience with both SQL and NoSQL databases : PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, DynamoDB, etc.

- Ability to design optimized schemas and handle complex query patterns.

Cloud & DevOps :

- Hands-on experience with AWS / Azure / GCP cloud services (Lambda, ECS, S3, API Gateway, RDS, etc.).

- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation).

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or Jenkins.

Testing & Quality :

- Strong understanding of automated testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Chai).

- Experience with performance testing, integration testing, and API testing tools like Postman/Newman.

Preferred Skills :

- Knowledge of message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ, SQS).

- Experience building distributed systems and event-driven architectures.

- Exposure to micro-frontends and full-stack workflows.

- Understanding of security compliance (ISO, SOC, GDPR).

- Experience with container orchestration, API versioning, and multi-tenant platforms.

Qualifications :

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

- 6+ years of backend development experience with at least 2-3 years in a team leadership role.

- Proven track record of delivering large-scale, high-performance Node.js applications.

- Strong communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder management abilities.