Backend Developer - Node.js/Kafka (6-10 yrs)

Position Overview : As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems and services for our product suite.

You will leverage your extensive experience in backend development, Kafka, Node.js, and third-party API integrations to drive the success of our products.

Your expertise will help ensure that our systems are robust, efficient, and scalable, supporting our growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

- Architecture & Design : Design and implement scalable and high-performance backend architecture and services for our products.

- Development : Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code in Node.js; develop and maintain backend components and microservices.

- Kafka Integration : Utilize Apache Kafka for building real-time data pipelines and streaming applications; ensure effective and reliable message processing.

- API Integration : Integrate and manage third-party APIs; design and implement RESTful APIs for internal and external use.

- Product Focus : Work closely with product managers and stakeholders to understand product requirements and translate them into technical specifications and solutions.

- Performance Optimization : Identify and address performance bottlenecks and scalability issues; optimize backend systems for performance and reliability.

- Code Reviews & Mentoring : Conduct code reviews; provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers and peers.

- Testing & Deployment : Ensure comprehensive testing of backend components; support continuous integration and deployment pipelines.

- Troubleshooting & Support : Troubleshoot and resolve backend issues; provide technical support and maintenance for production systems.

Required Qualifications :

Experience : Minimum 6 years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on building and maintaining complex systems and products.

Technical Skills :

- Proficiency in Node.js and related frameworks (e.g, Express, Happi).

- In-depth experience with Apache Kafka, including message brokers, streams, and producers/consumers.

- Hands-on experience with third-party API integration and management.

- Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and practices.

- Architecture & Design : Experience in designing scalable and high-availability systems.

- Product Experience : Proven experience working on product-based applications, from conception to deployment and maintenance.

- Databases : Experience with relational and NoSQL databases (e.g, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).

- Version Control : Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git.

- Cloud Platforms : Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Preferred Qualifications :

- Additional Skills : Experience with containerization (e.g, Docker) and orchestration (e.g, Kubernetes).

- Agile Methodologies : Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

- DevOps Practices : Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and related tools.

Soft Skills :

- Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues.

- Communication : Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

- Teamwork : Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; experience mentoring and guiding junior developers.

- Adaptability : Ability to adapt to new technologies and changing requirements in a dynamic environment.