Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Developer with 5+ years of professional experience and 3+ years of hands-on Node.js expertise to build and scale high-performance backend systems. You’ll work on complex technical challenges while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Backend Development & Architecture :

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js, focusing on performance, security, and reliability.
• Architect REST / GraphQL APIs with best practices for rate limiting, idempotency, and versioning.
• Implement event-driven architectures using message brokers (RabbitMQ, Kafka) and real-time systems (WebSockets / Socket.io).
• Optimize MySQL / PostgreSQL databases through query tuning, indexing, and sharding strategies.
• Build and maintain caching layers with Redis (e.g., cache invalidation, clustering, Lua scripting).

System Integration & Collaboration :

Performance & Troubleshooting :

Process & Best Practices :

Technical Requirements

Core Skills :

Databases & Tools :

DevOps & Cloud :

Bonus Skills :

Soft Skills :