Hiring : Senior Node.js Backend Engineer (Automation-First Mindset)
- Location : Chennai / Bangalore
- Experience : 5-15 Years
- Core Focus : 70% Backend Engineering | 30% Automation Testing
- Selenium experience is a plus but not a core requirement
About the Opportunity :
We are looking for hardcore Node.js backend engineers who can not only build scalable services but also own their quality through automated testing . This is a developer-first engineering role , not a QA / testing job.You'll work on complex backend systems , RESTful APIs, service integrations, and real-world performance scenarios with automation built in from Day 1.
Your Role Will Involve :
Backend Development (70%)
Design and develop services using Node.js + TypeScriptArchitect scalable REST APIs and microservicesWork on caching, queues, concurrency, security , and fault toleranceHandle observability logging, metrics, alerts , and failoverAutomation Testing (30%)
Implement unit , integration , and E2E testsWork with Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Playwright (Selenium is a plus, but not mandatory)Embed testing into CI pipelines, Git workflows, and release processesBuild testable code from the start not after the factWhat You Bring :
5-10 years of hands-on backend development using Node.jsStrong command of JavaScript / TypeScript , async programming, and API architectureExperience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Playwright)Working knowledge of Selenium (added advantage only not core to the role)Exposure to PostgreSQL, MongoDB , or similar databasesHands-on with Docker, Git , CI / CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab, Jenkins, etc.)Practical knowledge of REST, auth flows, token security, and service resilience.Nice to Have :
Experience with Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ , or other infra componentsFamiliarity with AWS / GCP , container orchestration (K8s is a bonus)Performance tuning or load testing experience (Artillery, Locust, JMeter)