Node.js Engineer

Node.js Engineer (Backend – Consumer & Agent Platform)

Experience : 5+ years

Location : Remote

Type : Full-time

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Node.js Engineer to build backend systems that power an interactive real estate and agent engagement platform. You’ll work on scalable APIs, real-time chat, and AI-powered recommendation logic — ensuring users experience a seamless, transparent home-buying journey.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Node.js-based microservices using frameworks like Express.js or NestJS .

Build real-time communication systems (WebSockets, Socket.io) for in-app messaging and notifications.

Create APIs that integrate with data pipelines, AI modules, and third-party APIs (maps, listings, CRMs).

Optimize database queries, caching layers, and search performance for high-speed user experiences.

Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to deliver end-to-end feature functionality.

Maintain system observability — implement logging, metrics, and alerting for production systems.

Participate in sprint planning, architecture design, and mentoring team members.

Required Skills

Expert-level experience in Node.js , Express.js (or NestJS ) and asynchronous programming.

Strong knowledge of RESTful and GraphQL APIs , microservices, and distributed systems.

Hands-on experience with MongoDB , PostgreSQL , and Redis .

Familiarity with AWS , serverless architectures , and containerization (Docker / Kubernetes).

Strong understanding of security best practices (encryption, rate limiting, authentication).

Proficiency with Git , CI / CD pipelines , and testing frameworks like Jest / Mocha .

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in production-scale systems.