Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js)

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with a strong command of Node.js to join our dynamic and innovative development team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable and efficient backend systems, contributing to the architecture, and mentoring junior developers.

Key Responsibilities:

Backend Development:

Develop, maintain, and enhance robust backend systems using Node.js.

Implement RESTful APIs and microservices to support scalable application architectures.

System Design & Architecture:

Design and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexing strategies.

Work on high-performance, scalable backend solutions for large-scale applications.

Code Quality & Best Practices:

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

Conduct peer code reviews to ensure quality and adherence to standards.

Collaboration:

Work closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions.

Collaborate with DevOps to deploy and monitor backend services efficiently.

Mentorship:

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Problem Solving:

Diagnose and fix bugs, performance bottlenecks, and other system issues.

Implement security best practices to protect the system and user data.

Requirements:

Technical Expertise:

Proficiency in Node.js with at least 5+ years of experience in backend development.

Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and non-blocking I/O.

Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).

Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization tools like Docker.

Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

API Development:

Hands-on experience designing and building RESTful APIs and WebSocket services.

Understanding of GraphQL is a plus.

Testing & CI/CD:

Experience with unit testing frameworks (Mocha, Jest) and integration testing.

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

A proactive attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with TypeScript in Node.js development.

Familiarity with message brokers like RabbitMQ or Kafka.

Knowledge of serverless computing frameworks.

Why Join Us?

Work on exciting projects using cutting-edge technologies.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

A collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment.