Backend Developer - Node.js/Express.js

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.
  
  

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