Senior/Lead Engineer-Node.JS

About the Role

We are looking for a Backend Developer – Node.js to join our engineering team. This is a hands-on role focused on building scalable backend systems, taking ownership of modules, and contributing to high-quality engineering outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js.
• Build and manage RESTful (and/or GraphQL) APIs to support web and enterprise applications.
• Own backend modules end-to-end, from design and development to deployment and support.
• Ensure code quality through reviews, unit testing, and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate closely with frontend, data, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in a timely manner.
• Contribute to technical design discussions and architecture decisions.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in backend development.
• Strong expertise in Node.js and JavaScript (Must have).
• Experience with backend frameworks such as Express.js or NestJS.
• Strong understanding of REST API design, authentication, and authorization mechanisms.
• Working knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Exposure to microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Experience with Docker and containerization.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Prior experience working in analytics, data-driven, or consulting environments.