NodeJS Developer

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable backend solutions using Node.js.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement Unit test to ensure the quality and reliability of the codebase.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices in backend development.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to their growth and development.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend development using Node.js
• Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and knowledge of modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries
• Experience with relational databases e.g., MsSQL Server
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design principles
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in using process management tools such as PM2 for monitoring, managing, and scaling Node.js applications in production environments
• Familiarity with popular Node.js libraries and frameworks such as Express.js, Socket.IO, Koa, Nest.js, or Hapi.js
• Experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms such as JWT, OAuth, or Passport.js
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming and handling of asynchronous operations in Node.js using Promises, async/await, or callbacks.
• Understanding of event-driven architecture and proficiency in using EventEmitter and other event-driven patterns in Node.js applications.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Mocha, Chai, Jest, or Jasmine for writing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests for Node.js applications.
• Knowledge of caching mechanisms such as Redis or Hazelcast for improving the performance and scalability of Node.js applications.
• Understanding of security best practices and techniques for securing Node.js applications against common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and DDOS attacks.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI, or Travis CI.
• Understanding of WebSocket protocols and proficiency in using WebSockets for real-time communication in Node.js applications.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes for deploying and managing Node.js applications in containerized environments.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques for Node.js applications, including profiling, caching, lazy loading, and minimizing I/O operations.

Work Location: In person