Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js

About the Role :

You will play a critical role in designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and high-performance backend services that power our applications.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and efficient solutions that meet business needs.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain backend APIs and microservices using Node.js and related technologies.

- Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance server-side applications.

- Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define and implement robust solutions.

- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to best practices.

- Optimize applications for maximum performance and scalability.

- Ensure the security and data protection of backend services.

- Participate in code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and promoting best practices within the team.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues in a timely manner.

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and infrastructure.

- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their applicability to our stack.

Required Qualifications :

- 4+ years of professional experience in backend development with Node.js.

- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, Koa, or NestJS.

- Experience designing and building RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.

- Solid understanding of databases (SQL and NoSQL) such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis.

- Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

- Strong knowledge of security best practices in backend development.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and version control systems (Git).

- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively