Backend Developer - AWS/Node.js (6-8 yrs)

Responsibilities :

- Backend Developer with a strong foundation in backend services, server integration, and Node.js.

- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure backend services on AWS, utilizing core services like EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and VPC.

- Build and maintain high-performance APIs and microservices in Node.js to support real-time data processing, RESTful endpoints, and serverless architectures.

- Work with databases (e.g, DynamoDB, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and optimize database queries, indexing, and data retrieval for efficient backend operations.

- Integrate and manage various server technologies, set up load balancers, and configure server-side caching solutions (e.g, Redis, Memcached) to enhance application performance.

- Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines (using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline) for automated deployment, testing, and monitoring of backend services.

- Ensure backend systems comply with best practices for security, including encryption, identity and access management, monitoring, and vulnerability assessment.

- Monitor and optimize backend performance with AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, and other monitoring tools to ensure high availability and swift troubleshooting.

- Collaborate with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and project managers to define requirements, scope projects, and document architecture and processes.

Required Skills and Experience :

- Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript, including asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.

- In-depth knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, etc.) and experience building serverless applications.

- Experience with database technologies (DynamoDB, MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL) and database optimization techniques.

- Proficiency in RESTful API design and development.

- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.

- Understanding of security best practices and experience implementing security measures.

- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills :

- Experience with server-side caching solutions (Redis, Memcached).

- Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).

- Experience with GraphQL API development.

- Understanding of serverless frameworks (Serverless Framework, AWS SAM).