Software Engineer - Node.js / MongoDB

About the Role :

We are seeking a highly skilled Software Engineer to join our team at Almonds AI.

As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust server-side applications using Node.js.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of event-driven architecture, asynchronous programming, and Express.js.

You will work closely with our frontend developers, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure seamless end-to-end system development and Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain robust server-side applications using Node.js.
• Build scalable and secure RESTful APIs and backend logic to support frontend and mobile apps.
• Develop reusable, testable, and efficient code with adherence to best coding practices.
• Integrate AWS services (Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS, DynamoDB, API Gateway, etc.) into application infrastructure.
• Write and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data models for relational databases.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance bottlenecks in production and staging environments.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, unit testing, and CI / CD pipeline :
• Node.js : deep understanding of event-driven architecture, asynchronous programming, and Express.js.
• JavaScript (ES6+) : clean, modular coding practices, familiarity with functional programming concepts.
• SQL : advanced knowledge of MySQL, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server; schema design, joins, indexing, performance.
• AWS Services : hands-on experience with Lambda, S3, EC2, API Gateway, RDS / DynamoDB, CloudWatch, and IAM.
• TypeScript.
• NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• GraphQL.
• Docker & Kubernetes.
• Redis or in-memory caching.
• CI / CD using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS :
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration within cross-functional teams.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work in agile / scrum environments.
• Adaptability to learn and apply new technologies quickly

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