Backend Node.js Developer

abra professional services is seeking a Backend Node.js Developer.

We are looking for a skilled Backend Node.js Developer to develop and maintain backend services in a complex, event-driven Microservices architecture.

This role requires strong hands-on experience with Node.js, JavaScript, Microservices, Kafka/RabbitMQ, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL databases, and AI-assisted development tools.

A full-time hybrid position based in Central Israel, with 4 days a week from the office and 1 day remote.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js in an event-driven Microservices architecture.
2. Design and implement solutions for processing events from multiple systems, supporting various business processes and services.
3. Develop REST APIs and integrate between complex systems and interfaces.
4. Investigate complex technical issues and analyze logs in distributed environments.
5. Design technological solutions while collaborating with development teams, architects, QA, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.
6. Utilize AI tools throughout the development lifecycle, including planning, coding, testing, and critically reviewing AI-generated outputs.

Requirements

Professional requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience in Backend development using Node.js – mandatory.

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript – mandatory.

• At least 2 years of experience developing Microservices – mandatory.

• At least 2 years of experience working with Kafka and/or RabbitMQ – mandatory.

• At least 2 years of experience developing REST APIs and working with SQL/NoSQL databases – mandatory.

• At least 1 year of experience writing automated Unit and Integration tests – mandatory.

• Proven experience regularly using AI tools for planning, development, and testing, including critically evaluating outputs and identifying and correcting errors – mandatory.

• Familiarity with Swagger/OpenAPI – mandatory.

• Strong system-wide thinking, solution design, and complex troubleshooting skills – mandatory.

• Experience working with MongoDB – advantage.

• Familiarity with monitoring and log analysis tools such as Elasticsearch and Kibana – advantage.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes environments – advantage.

• Experience developing with TypeScript – advantage.

• Experience developing with React – advantage.

Personality requirements:

• Strong analytical and system-wide thinking with excellent technological solution design capabilities.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in complex distributed environments.

• Critical thinking and sound judgment, particularly when evaluating AI-generated outputs.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when working with technical and business stakeholders.