About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Node.js Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain highly scalable backend systems for enterprise-grade applications. The ideal candidate should have deep expertise in Node.js, microservices architecture, API development, and cloud-native backend solutions. Experience in the Trading, Capital Markets, or FinTech domain will be a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications using Node.js.

- Build and optimize RESTful APIs and backend services for enterprise applications.

- Design and implement microservices-based architectures with a focus on scalability and resilience.

- Optimize application performance, database queries, and backend processes for high-volume transactions.

- Develop secure authentication, authorization, and API security mechanisms.

- Work closely with frontend developers, product managers, QA teams, and DevOps engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.

- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices.

- Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical decision-making.

- Troubleshoot production issues and ensure system reliability and availability.

- Implement logging, monitoring, and performance tuning for backend services.

Mandatory Skills :

- 8 to 10 years of hands-on backend development experience.

- Strong expertise in Node.js and JavaScript.

- Strong understanding of TypeScript.

- Experience in building RESTful APIs and backend services.

- Strong knowledge of Microservices Architecture.

- Experience with Express.js or NestJS.

- Good understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and message queues.

- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.

- Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized deployments.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

- Strong knowledge of Git and modern software development practices.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.

- Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in Trading Platforms, Capital Markets, Stock Brokerage, Investment Banking, or FinTech products.

- Experience handling high-throughput, low-latency transaction systems.

- Knowledge of WebSockets and real-time data streaming.

- Experience with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or similar messaging platforms.

- Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration.

- Knowledge of GraphQL is a plus.