Backend Developer - Node.js/Express.js (3-5 yrs)

Job Posting : Back-End Developer

Your Role :

As a Back-End Developer, you'll collaborate with the development team to build and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing back-end systems for our SaaS products. You will play a key role in designing and implementing microservices architectures, integrating databases, and ensuring seamless operation of cloud-based applications.

Responsibilities :

- Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable back-end solutions using modern frameworks and tools.

- Create, manage, and optimize microservices architectures, ensuring efficient communication between services.

- Develop and integrate RESTful APIs to support front-end and third-party systems.

- Design and implement database schemas and optimize performance for SQL and NoSQL databases.

- Support deployment processes by aligning back-end development with CI/CD pipeline requirements.

- Implement security best practices, including authentication, authorization, and data protection.

- Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration of back-end services.

- Monitor and enhance application performance, scalability, and reliability.

- Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to improve back-end practices.

Your Qualifications :

Must-Have Skills :

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

- Proven experience as a Back-End Developer with expertise in modern frameworks such as Node.js, Express.js, or Django.

- Expertise in .NET frameworks including development in C++ and C# for high performance databases

- Strong proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs.

- Expertise in database design and management with both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) databases.

- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

- Strong understanding of cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud for deployment, monitoring, and management.

- Proficiency in implementing security best practices (e.g., OAuth, JWT, encryption techniques).

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.

- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and participation in sprint planning and reviews.

Good-to-Have Skills :

- Experience with time-series databases like TimescaleDB or InfluxDB.

- Experience with monitoring solutions like Datadog or Splunk.

- Experience with real-time data processing frameworks like Kafka or RabbitMQ.

- Familiarity with serverless architecture and tools like Azure or AWS Lambda Functions.

- Expertise in Java backend services and microservices

- Hands-on experience with business intelligence tools like Grafana or Kibana for monitoring and visualization.

- Knowledge of API management platforms like Kong or Apigee.

- Experience with integrating AI/ML models into back-end systems.

- Familiarity with MLOps pipelines and managing AI/ML workloads.

- Understanding of iPaaS (Integration Platforms as a Service) and related technologies.

Key Competencies & Attributes :

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Adaptability to evolving technologies and industry trends.

- Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

- Ability to thrive in self-organizing teams with a focus on transparency and trust.