Middle Backend Developer (Node.js)

Project description

As a Backend Developer for this project, you will have the opportunity to contribute to industry leading software for our global clients. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and regional experts to design, implement, and support solutions. This is your chance to work on a stable, long-term project with a global client, focusing on digital transformation and change management. We are looking for a Mid-Level Backend Developer with solid expertise in Node.js, RESTful API design, and cloud-native development. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building scalable, secure, and high-performance backend services deployed on AWS and Azure using Kubernetes. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain backend systems that power our applications. Why Join Us? - Exciting Opportunities: Work in squads under our customer's direction, utilizing Agile methodologies and Scrum. - Innovative Application: Contribute to an application that guides and documents the sales order process, aids in market analysis, and ensures competitive pricing. - Workflow Governance: Be part of a team that integrates digital and human approvals, ensuring seamless integration with a broader ecosystem of applications. - Global Exposure: Collaborate with reputed global clients, delivering top-notch solutions. - Career Growth: Join high-caliber project teams with front-end, back-end, and database developers, offering ample opportunities to learn, grow, and advance your career. If you have strong technical skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to quality, we want you on our team! Ready to make an impact? Apply now and be part of our journey to success!

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js
• Build and deploy containerized applications on Kubernetes across AWS and Azure environments
• Collaborate with frontend, DevOps, and platform teams to define and deliver features
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment
• Ensure API performance, reliability, and security through proper design and monitoring
• Manage and optimize cloud resources across AWS and Azure
• Write and maintain unit, integration, and API tests to ensure code quality
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architecture decisions
• Troubleshoot production issues and contribute to incident resolution
• Stay current with emerging technologies in backend development, cloud services, and container orchestration

SKILLS

Must have

• Years of Experience:
• 4-6 years in backend application development, with at least 1-2 years working with cloud services and container orchestration. Backend Development
• Strong proficiency in Node.js (Express, Fastify, or NestJS)
• Deep understanding of RESTful API design, versioning, and best practices
• Experience with API authentication and authorization (OAuth2, JWT, API keys)
• Proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Understanding of event-driven architecture and message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka, SQS) Cloud Services
• Hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, SQS, SNS, IAM, CloudWatch)
• Working knowledge of Azure (App Service, Azure Functions, Azure DevOps, AKS)
• Understanding of cloud networking, security groups, IAM policies, and secret management Container Orchestration
• Proficiency in Docker — building, optimizing, and managing container images
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (K8s) — deployments, services, config maps, secrets, ingress, helm charts
• Experience with managed Kubernetes services (EKS, AKS) DevOps
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Helm

Nice to have

Database Management • Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) • Understanding of database optimization, indexing, and query performance tuning Observability and Monitoring • Familiarity with logging and monitoring tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) • Experience with distributed tracing (Jaeger, OpenTelemetry) Security • Understanding of API security best practices (rate limiting, input validation, CORS, HTTPS enforcement) • Familiarity with container security scanning and vulnerability management Testing • Experience with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Supertest) • Understanding of integration and contract testing for APIs Soft Skills • Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail • Good communication and collaboration skills • Comfortable working in an agile development environment