Senior Node.js Developer (5-6 yrs)

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Node.js Developer to join our growing development team.

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance applications using Node.js.

You will be responsible for writing efficient, scalable, and maintainable code, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading development efforts on complex projects.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and contribute to the development of mission-critical software systems.

Key Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and deploy scalable, high-performance applications using Node.js.

- Work with the front-end team to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.

- Develop and maintain APIs and microservices, ensuring they are optimized for performance and reliability.

- Implement automated testing to ensure high-quality code and smooth production releases.

- Lead the design and development of server-side architecture and data storage solutions, including databases (SQL/NoSQL).

- Collaborate with architects and senior engineers to define system architecture, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

- Optimize existing systems for speed, scalability, and security.

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

- Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and ensure the team adheres to high coding standards.

- Troubleshoot and debug issues, providing solutions to complex technical problems.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end developers, designers, product managers, and QA engineers.

- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in the Node.js ecosystem.

- Actively seek ways to improve the development process, toolset, and product functionality.

- Work closely with DevOps teams to automate deployment pipelines and integrate CI/CD processes.

- Ensure that applications are deployed successfully, and monitor performance in production environments.

- 5+ years of experience in backend development with a strong focus on Node.js.

- Solid understanding of JavaScript, including ES6+ features.

- Strong experience working with Express.js, NestJS, or similar Node.js frameworks.

- Proficiency in developing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.

- Expertise in database technologies like MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or other relational and NoSQL databases.

- Familiarity with server-side templating languages (e.g, EJS, Handlebars).

- Knowledge of microservices architecture, Docker, and Kubernetes is a plus.

- Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and real-time communication (e.g, using WebSockets or Socket.io).

- Experience with version control tools like Git