Node.js Developer - AWS/Azure (8-14 yrs)

Job Title : Software Engineer IV (Contract to Hire - 6+ Months)

Experience : 8+ Years

Location : Bangalore (Hybrid - 3-4 days per month in the office)

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer IV for a Contract to Hire position (6+ months). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in NodeJS development, cloud technologies (AWS or Azure), and MongoDB. As a senior member of the team, you may also be required to manage and mentor 1-2 junior engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional seeking to contribute in a dynamic environment and eventually transition to a full-time role.

Key Responsibilities :

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

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.

- Leverage AWS or Azure cloud platforms for application deployment and maintenance.

- Work with MongoDB to design, optimize, and manage databases.

- Participate in code reviews and maintain high code quality.

- Provide leadership and mentorship to 1-2 junior engineers, guiding them technically and ensuring that project milestones are achieved.

- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize existing codebases to improve performance and reliability.

- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and integrate them where applicable.

- Participate in Agile processes like sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

- Proven experience (8+ years) with NodeJS development, particularly in building high-performance, scalable applications.

- Solid experience with AWS or Azure cloud platforms (2+ years) for application deployment, optimization, and management.

- Hands-on experience with MongoDB including schema design, query optimization, and replication.

- Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and web services.

- Strong experience with Git and build tools.

- Expertise in modern development practices such as Agile, CI/CD, and test-driven development (TDD).

- Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities.

- Excellent communication skills for both technical and non-technical interactions.

- Ability to manage small teams and provide technical mentorship.

Nice to Have :

- Exposure to Google Cloud or other cloud platforms.

- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

- Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React.js or Vue.js.

Contract Duration : 6+ Months (with potential to transition to full-time based on performance)