Backend API Engineer - Node.js/Javascript

<p><p><b>Job Description :</b></p><p><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/>- Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript.<br/><br/>- Implement microservices architecture using tools like Docker and Kubernetes, preferably in an Azure environment.<br/><br/>- Work closely with product owners and cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver scalable technical solutions.<br/><br/>- Apply strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to ensure smooth project execution.<br/><br/>- Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams and actively contribute to sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.<br/><br/>- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.<br/><br/>- Perform unit testing using Mocha or similar testing frameworks.<br/><br/>- Utilize CouchDB, Redis, and Kafka as part of the backend stack.<br/><br/>- Ensure system reliability, performance tuning, and integration with enterprise systems.<br/><br/>- Create and maintain technical documentation and architecture diagrams.<br/><br/><b>Mandatory Skills :</b><br/><br/>- Strong hands-on experience with :<br/><br/>1.

Node.js<br/><br/>2.

TypeScript<br/><br/>3.

JavaScript<br/><br/>4.

Express.js<br/><br/>- Good understanding of :<br/><br/>1.

Docker, Kubernetes<br/><br/>2.

Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe)<br/><br/>- Experience with modern backend systems and API design.<br/><br/>- Strong verbal and written communication skills ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.<br/><br/>- Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality technical documentation and to Have :</b><br/><br/>- Experience with :<br/><br/>1.

Mocha (unit testing)<br/><br/>2.

CouchDB, Redis, Kafka<br/><br/>3.

Azure cloud platform<br/><br/>- Previous experience in project management, business analysis, or system design is a plus.<br/><br/>- Customer-centric mindset with a strong sense of empathy for solving real-world user problems.<br/><br/>- Fast learner with adaptability to new technologies and frameworks.<br/></p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)