Pinnacle Teleservices - Node.js Lead Developer

Description :

About the job :

We are looking for a Node.js Lead Developer to architect and lead the development of robust, scalable backend systems.

You will own server-side logic, microservices, API design, and mentor backend engineers while ensuring high availability and performance.

Key responsibilities :

- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Node.js-based backend services and APIs.

- Architect microservices using Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify.

- Define backend architecture, database schemas, and API contracts (REST/GraphQL).

- Mentor and manage a team of backend developers; conduct architecture reviews.

- Implement secure authentication/authorization (JWT, OAuth2, OpenID Connect).

- Optimize database queries and integrate with SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).

- Implement caching strategies (Redis, Memcached) and message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka).

- Ensure system reliability with monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana), logging (ELK), and alerting.

- Lead DevOps practices: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).

- Collaborate with frontend and DevOps teams for seamless integration.

Required Skills :

- 5+ years of production experience with Node.js and JavaScript.

- Expert in Express.js or NestJS; familiarity with Fastify a plus.

- Strong experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and OpenAPI/Swagger.

- Proficiency in database design and optimization (SQL + NoSQL).

- Experience with unit/integration testing (Mocha, Jest, Supertest).

- Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and message brokers.

Nice to have :

- TypeScript (strongly preferred)

- Tailwind CSS (for full-stack exposure)

- Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

- Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Vercel).

- Knowledge of gRPC or WebSockets.

- Background in system design and scalability patterns.

- Previous experience leading backend migrations or refactoring.

Soft skills :

- Leadership and team-building abilities

- Strong problem-solving and system design skills

- Excellent documentation and communication