AddressOur backend (Node.js) team is deeply passionate about technology, driven by the pursuit of building scalable cloud, web and mobile solutions with a strong emphasis on performance. We're currently seeking a seasoned Senior Node.js Engineer who not only possesses extensive backend expertise but also demonstrates proficiency in system design, cloud services, microservices architecture, and containerization. (Additionally, good understanding on frontend tech stack to give support to frontend developer is highly valued)
Role + Responsibilities:
- Develop reusable, testable, maintainable, and scalable code with a focus on unit testing.
- Implement robust security measures and data protection mechanisms across projects.
- Champion the implementation of design patterns such as Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behavior-Driven Development (BDD).
- Actively participate in architecture design sessions and sprint planning meetings, contributing valuable insights.
- Lead code reviews, providing insightful comments and guidance to team members.
- Mentor team members, assisting in debugging complex issues and providing optimal solutions.
Person Specification and Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience: 4-6yrs
- Advanced knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript, including core concepts and best practices.
- Extensive experience in developing highly scalable services and APIs using various protocols.
- Proficiency in data modeling and optimizing database performance in both SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL and MongoDB, leveraging technologies like TypeORM, Sequelize, or Knex.
- Proficient in working with frameworks like NestJS, LoopBack, Express, and other TypeScript-based frameworks.
- Strong familiarity with unit testing libraries such as Jest, Mocha, and Chai.
- Expertise in code versioning using Git or Bitbucket.
- Practical experience with Docker for building and deploying microservices.
- Strong command of Linux, including familiarity with server configurations.
- Familiarity with queuing protocols and asynchronous messaging systems.
Plus, points if you're familiar with the following:
- Experience with frontend JavaScript concepts and frameworks such as ReactJS.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing cloud architectures, particularly on AWS services.
- Knowledge of GraphQL and its associated libraries like Apollo and Prisma.
- Hands-on experience with deployment pipelines and CI/CD processes.
- Experience with document, key/value, or other non-relational database systems like Elasticsearch, Redis, DynamoDB.
- Ability to build AI-centric applications and work with machine learning models, Langchain, vector databases, embeddings, etc.
