Node.js Developer

Software Requirements :

Degree or postgraduate in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent industry experience).

Minimum 5+ years of coding experience in :

Front-end : ReactJS (TypeScript), HTML, CSS (Pre-processors, CSS-in-JS).

Back-end : Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, and NoSQL Databases.

Experience in developing and implementing highly responsive user interface components using React concepts.

Knowledge of Data Structures for TypeScript.

Familiarity with performance tuning, debugging, and monitoring.

Domain knowledge in Banking or Retail is a plus.

Overall Responsibilities :

Lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance web applications.

Architect and automate the build process for production using task runners or scripts.

Monitor and improve front-end performance while ensuring responsive web application standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.

Set coding standards and best practices for the development team.

Technical Skills :

Node.js : Excellent knowledge in developing scalable and highly available RESTful APIs.

React.js : Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles.

CI / CD : Well-versed with CI / CD principles; experienced in troubleshooting issues in a distributed services ecosystem.

Containerization : Understanding of containerization with Docker and Kubernetes.

API Gateway Integrations : Experience with API gateway integrations like 3Scale.

Authentication : Knowledge of Single Sign-On or token-based authentication (Rest, JWT, OAuth).

Task / Message Queues : Expert knowledge of task / message queues (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Pushpin, Kafka).

GraphQL : Practical experience is a plus.

Front-end Technologies : Experience with Styled Components, Tailwind CSS, Material UI, and other CSS-in-JS techniques.

JavaScript Proficiency : Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model.

Unit Testing : Experience with unit testing frameworks like Jest, Enzyme, Jasmine, or equivalent.

Experience :

Minimum 5+ years of coding experience in relevant technologies and frameworks.

Proven experience in developing responsive web-based UIs and enterprise applications.

Hands-on experience with performance tuning, debugging, and monitoring.

Day-to-Day Activities :

Write and maintain high-quality, testable code for both front-end and back-end applications.

Lead code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.

Collaborate with product managers and designers to implement user-friendly features.

Monitor application performance and implement necessary optimizations.

Mentor junior developers and provide guidance on best practices and technical challenges.

Qualification :

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Equivalent industry experience may be considered.

Soft Skills :

Strong leadership and ability to influence multiple teams on technical considerations.

Self-motivated, with the ability to drive initiatives without direct supervision.

Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to communicate effectively with senior and executive management.

Strong problem-solving skills and a knack for prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.