Backend Developer - Node.js

<p><b>Job Summary :</b><br/><br/>We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Node.js Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of backend architecture, microservices, and cloud deployments, along with a passion for writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities :</b><br/><br/>- Design, develop, and maintain backend services, RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js and related frameworks.<br/><br/>- Architect scalable solutions and optimize existing services for performance and reliability.<br/><br/>- Collaborate with product, front-end, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end features.<br/><br/>- Implement secure authentication & authorization (JWT, OAuth2, session-based).<br/><br/>- Integrate with Cockroach DB, Redis and external APIs, ensuring data consistency and performance.<br/><br/>- Write unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure high code quality.<br/><br/>- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues.<br/><br/><b>Required Skills & Qualifications :</b><br/><br/>- 4 - 5 years of professional backend development experience, with at least 3 years in Node.js.<br/><br/>- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.<br/><br/>- Hands-on experience with Express.js<br/><br/>- Solid understanding of microservices architecture and message brokers - RabbitMQ and Kafka.<br/><br/>- Strong database skills - CockroachDB, Redis.<br/><br/>- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).<br/><br/>- Proficiency in Git and collaborative development workflows.<br/><br/>- Knowledge of RESTful API and GraphQL design principles.<br/><br/>- Familiarity with testing frameworks - Mocha<br/><br/>- Strong debugging, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills</p> (ref:hirist.tech)