About the job

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications using Node.js.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Expose features using GraphQL mutations and queries via Apollo Router
• Implement and integrate RESTful APIs from third-party services.
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle including architecture, design, coding, testing, and deployment.
• Design and implement database schemas and data storage solutions (SQL and NoSQL).
• Work closely with front-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and optimize application performance.
• Implement security and data protection measures.
• Stay updated with emerging trends and technologies in software development.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and practices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Node.js and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with Express.js or similar frameworks.
• Prior working experience with GraphQL
• Proficient in working with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL.
• Prior working experience with in-memory caches (Redis preferred)
• Prior working experience with message brokers (RabbitMQ preferred)
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, or Vue.js).
• Experience with cloud services like AWS and containerization (Docker).
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (specially GitHub) and automated testing frameworks.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
• Ability to lead a team of junior and mid-level engineers.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of professional experience in Node.js development.