Node.js Developer - Server Side Applications

Description :

Job Description Backend Developer (Node.js + TypeScript + Express + Prisma +.RDBMS).

Position : Backend Developer

Experience Required : 4+ Years

Location : PUNE

Employment Type : Full-time

About The Role :

We are looking for a Backend Developer with 4+ years of experience in building scalable, high-performance server-side applications. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Node.js with TypeScript, Express.js, Prisma ORM, and RDBMS (PostgreSQL / MySQL). The candidate will be responsible for designing APIs, implementing business logic, managing data persistence, and ensuring application security and performance. This role also involves working closely with solution architect, frontend, DevOps, and QA teams while mentoring junior developers.

Key Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js (TypeScript) and Express.js.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs / GraphQL APIs with proper versioning and swagger documentation.
• Work with Prisma ORM for efficient database queries, schema management, and migrations.
• Design and optimize relational database schemas (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Implement caching strategies (Redis, Memcached) for performance optimization.
• Ensure application security (authentication, authorization, OWASP best practices).
• Write unit, integration, and API tests (Jest, Supertest, Mocha / Chai).
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and QA teams for seamless delivery.
• Optimize services for scalability, fault tolerance, and high availability.
• Implement CI / CD pipelines for backend deployments.
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical documentation.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to team Skills & Qualifications :
• 4+ years of backend development experience with Node.js and TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of Express.js and middleware patterns.
• Hands-on experience with Prisma ORM (migrations, query optimization, schema generation).
• Proficiency in RDBMS (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Strong understanding of database optimization (indexes, transactions, query tuning).
• Experience with API authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth2, SSO).
• Knowledge of caching, queues, and message brokers (Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Good understanding of DevOps pipelines (CI / CD).
• Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance tuning skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills :

(ref : hirist.tech)