We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer (Node.js) to join our dynamic engineering team.
As a key contributor, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust server-side applications with a focus on scalability, performance, and reliability.
You will leverage your deep expertise in event-driven architecture, asynchronous programming, and Express.js to deliver high-quality solutions.
This role offers the opportunity to work closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, QA teams, and product managers, ensuring seamless end-to-end system development and implementation.
Key Responsibilities :
- Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable, high-performance server-side applications using Node.js.
- Implement RESTful and GraphQL APIs to support frontend and mobile applications.
- Apply expertise in event-driven architecture and asynchronous programming to optimize
system performance.
Work with Express.js and related frameworks to build secure and efficient backend services.Integrate backend systems with databases (SQL / NoSQL), third-party services, and internalmicroservices.
Collaborate with frontend developers to define API contracts and ensure seamlessintegration.
Partner with DevOps to build CI / CD pipelines, containerized deployments (Docker,Kubernetes), and cloud-native solutions (AWS / Azure / GCP).
Collaborate with QA teams to ensure high test coverage, implement automated testing, andresolve defects proactively.
Write clean, modular, and well-documented code while adhering to coding best practices.Troubleshoot and debug production issues, ensuring system stability and reliability.Stay updated with emerging technologies and propose improvements to architecture, tooling,and workflows.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Strong hands-on experience in Node.js, JavaScript (ES6+), and Express.js.Deep understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven design, and concurrency patterns.Solid experience with databases SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).Experience in building and consuming RESTful and GraphQL APIs.Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.Strong understanding of version control systems (Git / GitHub / GitLab).Working knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes preferred).Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and serverless technologies.Strong debugging, performance tuning, and optimization skills.Good understanding of unit testing, integration testing, and test automation frameworks(Mocha, Jest, Chai, etc.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced, agile Skills :Experience with TypeScript for Node.js development.Exposure to message queues and streaming platforms (Kafka, RabbitMQ, AWS SQS, etc.Knowledge of security best practices (OAuth2.0, JWT, data encryption).Familiarity with DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, Helm).Experience in working on AI / ML-driven platforms or SaaS applications.Soft Skills :
Strong communication and collaboration skills for working across cross-functional teams.Ability to own deliverables end-to-end with high accountability.A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and innovation(ref : hirist.tech)
