The Sleep Company - Backend Developer - Node.js/NestJS

Description :

The ideal candidate will excel in building robust, scalable APIs and integrating diverse databases, while collaborating within a fast-paced, cross functional team.

Key Responsibilities :

- Build, optimize and maintain GraphQL APIs, including schema design, query and mutation implementation and resolver logic.

- Integrate and manage SQL (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases.

- Write clean, maintainable and eSicient code following best practices and coding standards.

- Develop and execute unit tests; participate in code reviews to ensure code quality.

- Collaborate with frontend developers and other stakeholders to define, design and ship new

features.

- Utilize Git workflows for version control, branching, merging and code deployment.

- Document technical specifications and architectural decisions.

- Stay up to date with backend and API technologies, including emerging GraphQL tools and

best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Hands-on experience with NestJS and ExpressJS frameworks.

- Strong proficiency in building and maintaining GraphQL APIs, including schema definition,

query optimization and resolver implementation.

- Solid understanding of SQL (MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, DynamoDB) databases.

- Proficiency in JavaScript (and/or TypeScript).

- Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.

- Proficiency in writing unit tests and using testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha).

- Understanding of RESTful and GraphQL API design and integration.

- Familiarity with security best practices in backend and API development.

- Excellent problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Familiarity with GraphQL clients (Apollo Client, Relay) and frontend integration.

- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, AWS Lambda functions, AWS Cloudwatch, AWS S3 and DevOps

practices.

- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

- Exposure to microservices architecture and Agile/Scrum methodologies.