About the Job:

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Node.js Backend Developer to join our development team. As a key member, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable server-side applications and APIs. The ideal candidate should thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and possess strong problem-solving skills.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain server-side logic using Node.js and related frameworks.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Integrate with third-party services, databases, and front-end systems.
• Optimize applications for speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging processes.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot production issues.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience with Node.js in a backend development role.
• Proficiency with JavaScript (and TypeScript is a plus).
• Experience with Express.js, NestJS, or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Understanding of RESTful design principles and API documentation tools like Swagger.
• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with GraphQL.
• Understanding of message brokers like RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Redis.