Lead / Senior Node.js Developer

As a Lead / Senior Node.js Developer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing server-side components for high-performance, scalable applications. With a strong background in Node.js, MySQL, MongoDB, and web services, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and exceptional user experience across platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Development: Develop, test, and maintain robust, scalable server-side applications using Node.js.
• API Development: Build and maintain RESTful APIs and web services for data integration with front-end and mobile applications.
• Database Management: Design and optimize data storage solutions in both MySQL and MongoDB, ensuring data integrity, efficiency, and security.
• Code Optimization: Review and improve application performance, troubleshooting and debugging issues to maintain system reliability.
• Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship to junior developers, promoting best practices in coding standards, system design, and documentation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive integration of features and services.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying innovative solutions where possible.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: 7-10 years of experience in back-end development, with a strong emphasis on Node.js.
• Languages/Technologies: Proficient in Node.js, JavaScript (ES6+), and familiarity with frameworks like Express or Koa.
• Database Skills: Advanced knowledge of both MySQL and MongoDB, with a solid understanding of data modeling, indexing, and performance tuning.
• Web Services: Extensive experience in developing and integrating RESTful APIs and web services.
• Cloud Skills: Experience with AWS services like K8S, EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
• Version Control: Proficient in Git for code versioning and collaboration.
• Testing & Debugging: Experience with testing frameworks like Mocha or Jest, and debugging tools.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes).
• Experience in microservices architecture and serverless applications.
• Understanding of front-end technologies such as React or Angular for collaborative development.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React or Vue for smoother integration with backend services.