Backend Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Backend Engineer with a minimum of 3 years of experience in developing and maintaining web backend systems. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Node.js and JavaScript, enabling them to contribute to building scalable and high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including front-end developers and product managers to define, design, and implement new features.
• Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to industry best practices.
• Optimization: Contribute to enhancing existing systems for better scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve technical issues to ensure the smooth operation of backend systems.
• Learning & Growth: Participate in code reviews and collaborate with senior developers to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Innovation: Stay updated with emerging technologies and suggest enhancements to existing systems.

Qualifications

Required:

Experience: Minimum of 3 years with Node.js, including frameworks such as Express, Koa, or NestJS

Technical Skills:

o Solid background in Node.js, JavaScript, and/or TypeScript.

o Good understanding of asynchronous programming, RESTful APIs, and web services.

o Experience with databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Redis.

o Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.

o Experience with testing frameworks/tools such as Mocha, Jest, or Chai.

o Basic knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.

o Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving abilities with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues.

Preferred:

Methodologies: Experience working within Agile/Scrum development frameworks.

Experience: Worked with Python web frameworks like Flask or FastAPI.

Containerization: Experience with Docker and familiarity with Kubernetes.

Architecture: Understanding of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.

Messaging: Knowledge of message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka and caching strategies.