Senior Node.js Developer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain REST APIs using Node.js with TypeScript in an AWS environment.
• Implement serverless applications using AWS Lambda and API Gateway.
• Utilize DynamoDB for database management and leverage OpenSearch for search capabilities.
• Integrate caching mechanisms using Redis to enhance performance.
• Write and optimize code for scalability, efficiency, and reliability.
• Ensure data integrity and security across all services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to API performance, database operations, and serverless deployment.
• Adhere to coding standards and best practices in a Node.js development environment.
• Participate in code reviews, continuous integration, and continuous deployment activities.
• Stay up to date with the latest AWS services and Node.js frameworks/libraries.
• Document your work thoroughly for team collaboration and future reference.

Qualifications

• Strong backend development experience with Node.js.
• Strong, hands-on TypeScript experience (this is a core requirement, not a nice-to-have).
• Solid understanding of software development concepts and design principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and think critically through technical problems independently.
• Ability to learn quickly and understand technical details in depth.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills — you will be expected to clearly explain your technical decisions and approach to the team.
• Ability to work well within a team environment.
• Availability to work from the Ahmedabad office during UK hours.
• AWS services knowledge (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, OpenSearch) is desirable but not mandatory.
• Comfortable using AI coding tools (Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) where appropriate, but must be able to fully explain, justify, and answer detailed questions about any code submitted — whether hand-written or AI-assisted — including the design decisions and reasoning behind it. Skills: aws lambda,node.js,typescript,dynamodb