Backend Developer Node.js (immediate joiner)

We are looking for an experienced Backend Developer with 4+ years of professional experience and strong hands-on expertise in Node.js to join our development team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of backend architecture, API development, databases, security, and performance optimization. You should be comfortable taking ownership of backend services independently and working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend applications using Node.js.
• Build and maintain robust RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js or similar frameworks.
• Design efficient database schemas, queries, and data models.
• Work extensively with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.
• Implement secure authentication, authorization, and API access controls.
• Integrate third-party APIs, webhooks, and external services.
• Implement proper input validation, error handling, logging, and monitoring.
• Develop background jobs, scheduled tasks, and asynchronous processes.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve development and production issues.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Write clean, reusable, well-structured, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews and follow coding standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, QA, UI/UX, Product, and other stakeholders.
• Support backend deployments, production releases, and post-release troubleshooting.
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js is mandatory.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with Express.js or other Node.js backend frameworks.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development and backend architecture.
• Good experience with PostgreSQL and/or MySQL.
• Strong knowledge of SQL, database design, indexing, and query optimization.
• Experience implementing JWT, authentication, authorization, and API security.
• Strong understanding of Node.js asynchronous programming, Promises, callbacks, and Event Loop.
• Good understanding of HTTP, JSON, webhooks, and third-party API integrations.
• Proficiency with Git and Git-based development workflows.
• Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects.
  
  

Good to Have

• Strong experience with TypeScript.
• Knowledge of Redis, caching, and performance optimization.
• Experience with RabbitMQ, Kafka, or other message queue systems.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Exposure to AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Experience working with microservices architecture.
• Experience with WebSockets / Socket.IO.
• Knowledge of Jest or other backend testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with Linux and Nginx.
• Experience working in a production environment with high-volume APIs or scalable systems.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Technically strong and hands-on with Node.js backend development.
• Comfortable working independently and solving complex backend problems.
• Focused on writing scalable, secure, and maintainable code.
• Strong in debugging, performance optimization, and production support.
• A good team player with strong communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

Why Join Us

• Work on real-world products and scalable backend systems.
• Collaborate with experienced cross-functional teams.
• Opportunity to work with modern backend technologies and cloud platforms.
• Be part of a fast-paced environment with opportunities to learn and grow.
  
  

Skills: backend development,node.js,api development