Backend Developer

Backend Developer

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Mid-level (2+ years)

We're looking for a talented Backend Developer to join our growing engineering team and help us build scalable, robust solutions that power our platform.

The Role

We're seeking a motivated Backend Developer with 2+ years of experience specializing in Node.js to design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and APIs. You'll work closely with our React frontend developers, product managers, and DevOps team to deliver high-quality features that serve thousands of users in a modern JavaScript-based stack.

What You'll Do

• Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and Express.js
• Build and optimize microservices architecture
• Integrate backend services with React-based frontend applications
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented JavaScript/TypeScript code
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
• Work with WebSockets and real-time data communication
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across the development and production environments
• Design and optimize database schemas (MongoDB, PostgreSQL)
• Implement automated testing with Jest, Mocha, or similar frameworks
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes
• Stay updated with the latest Node.js and JavaScript ecosystem trends

What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in backend development with Node.js
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with Express.js or similar Node.js frameworks (NestJS, Fastify, Koa)
• Experience working with React applications and understanding of frontend-backend integration
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices
• Experience with MongoDB and/or PostgreSQL
• Proficiency with npm/yarn and Node.js package management
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Understanding of authentication and authorization (JWT, OAuth, Passport.js)
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming (Promises, async/await)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Next.js and server-side rendering (SSR)
• Knowledge of GraphQL and Apollo Server
• Experience with microservices architecture and API gateways
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Bull)
• Knowledge of Redis for caching and session management
• Understanding of WebSocket implementation (Socket.io)
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Chai, Supertest)
• Familiarity with TypeORM, Prisma, or Mongoose
• Experience with serverless architecture (AWS Lambda, Firebase Functions)
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience)

Technical Skills

• Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Node.js
• Frameworks: Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify
• Frontend: React (for integration understanding)
• Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis
• ORMs: Mongoose, TypeORM, Prisma, Sequelize
• Testing: Jest, Mocha, Chai, Supertest
• Tools: Git, Docker, Postman, npm/yarn
• Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda), Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
• Real-time: Socket.io, WebSockets
• Other: Nginx, PM2, Linux, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent