Senior Software Engineer - Node.js

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Node.js Backend Developer who will be responsible for developing robust APIs and micro-services, modernizing legacy systems, and ensuring the security and scalability of our applications. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in Nodejs development, extensive experience with AWS technologies, and a strong background in API development and database integration. You will be part of cross-functional team that is very collaborative both internally and externally within the engineering organization. This role is 80% hands-on and 20% technical leadership & mentorship.  

Position Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain robust APIs and microservices using Node.js and frameworks like Nest.js.
• Architect scalable and maintainable Node.js codebases, implementing best practices and design patterns.
• Manage and optimize SQL and NoSQL databases to ensure efficient data handling and storage.
• Write clean, well-documented code and create comprehensive API documentation using Open API Specification tools like Swagger.
• Develop and implement thorough unit, integration, and automation tests using frameworks such as Jest or Cypress, including mocking of external dependencies and asynchronous operations.
• Deploy, optimize, and automate Node.js applications in AWS cloud environments, focusing on performance improvement and cost efficiency.
• Lead the technical direction of projects, addressing complex challenges and making key architectural decisions.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team's overall technical growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business requirements.
• Stay updated with the latest Node.js ecosystem trends and best practices, recommending and implementing improvements as needed. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent; or relevant certifications with 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of Node.js experience, with expert level proficiency in Node.js 18.x+ and frameworks like Nest.js or Express. 
• Strong background in API and microservices development.
• Mastery of modern JavaScript standards, TypeScript, and code quality tools (ESLint, Prettier).
• Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, particularly MySQL and DynamoDB.
• Extensive experience with unit and integration testing using frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Chai.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with AWS technologies, including EC2, S3, RDS, ECS, DynamoDB, and Lambda.
• Excellent communication skills for requirements gathering, solution design, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and mentor junior developers.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to AWS Serverless Technologies and advanced containerization tools like Docker, as well as orchestration platforms such as Fargate/Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins and GitHub Actions.