<p><p><b>Job Title : </b> Node.js Developer<br/><br/><b>Location : </b>Chennai<br/><br/><b>Experience Required : </b> 5 to 12 Years<br/><br/><b>Employment Type : </b> Full-Time<br/><br/><b>About the Role : </b><br/><br/>We are seeking a skilled and experienced Node.js Developer to join our engineering team in Chennai.
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable enterprise applications using modern web technologies.
If you are passionate about backend systems, microservices architecture, and high-performance platforms, we want to hear from you.<br/><br/><b>Key Responsibilities : </b><br/><br/>- Design and develop scalable and high-performance RESTful and GraphQL APIs using Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.<br/><br/></p><p>- Architect and own end-to-end systems/services in a microservices architecture.<br/><br/></p><p>- Develop and maintain robust backend services integrating with MongoDB, Kafka, and other distributed systems.<br/><br/></p><p>- Implement event-driven architectures, containerization using Docker/Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.<br/><br/></p><p>- Collaborate with frontend developers using ReactJS, HTML, CSS-in-JS, or pre-processors for building responsive and high performance web applications.<br/><br/></p><p>- Handle performance tuning, debugging, and monitoring of production systems.<br/><br/></p><p>- Follow and enforce best coding practices, security protocols, and unit testing standards.<br/><br/></p><p>- Work in Agile/Scrum development teams and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and systems.<br/><br/><b>Technical Skills : </b><br/><br/>- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and Node.js (Minimum 5+ years)<br/><br/></p><p>- At least 1 year of hands-on experience with TypeScript<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with MongoDB and understanding of database internals<br/><br/></p><p>- Proficient in building microservices and working with event-driven architectures<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience with Kafka or other messaging/queue systems<br/><br/></p><p>- Understanding of API Gateway integrations (e.g., 3Scale)<br/><br/></p><p>- Familiar with token-based authentication mechanisms such as JWT, OAuth, or SSO<br/><br/></p><p>- Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes<br/><br/><b>Soft & Functional Skills : </b><br/><br/>- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills</p><p><br/></p><p>- Capable of designing and owning systems/services independently<br/><br/></p><p>- Excellent communication and team collaboration skills<br/><br/></p><p>- Experience in Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban)<br/><br/></p><p>- Attention to quality in coding, design, documentation, and security practices<br/><br/></p><p>- Ability to benchmark and evaluate emerging Industry Background : <br/></b><br/></p><p>- Experience in Banking, Fintech, or other large-scale enterprise application development is highly desirable.<br/><br/><b>Why Join Us?</b><br/><br/>- Work with a passionate and innovative engineering team<br/><br/></p><p>- Build enterprise-grade, cutting-edge technology solutions<br/><br/></p><p>- Exposure to full software development lifecycle and DevOps practices<br/><br/></p><p>- Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment<br/><br/></p><p>Apply now and be part of a technology-first organization building scalable platforms for the future.</p><br/></p> (ref:hirist.tech)