Node.js Engineer

Node.js Engineer (Backend – Consumer & Agent Platform)
Experience: 5+ years
Location: Remote
Type: Full-time
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Node.js Engineer to build backend systems that power an interactive real estate and agent engagement platform.

You’ll work on scalable APIs, real-time chat, and AI-powered recommendation logic — ensuring users experience a seamless, transparent home-buying journey.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain Node.js-based microservices using frameworks like Express.js or NestJS .
Build real-time communication systems (WebSockets, Socket.io) for in-app messaging and notifications.
Create APIs that integrate with data pipelines, AI modules, and third-party APIs (maps, listings, CRMs).
Optimize database queries, caching layers, and search performance for high-speed user experiences.
Collaborate with frontend and mobile teams to deliver end-to-end feature functionality.
Maintain system observability — implement logging, metrics, and alerting for production systems.
Participate in sprint planning, architecture design, and mentoring team members.
Required Skills
Expert-level experience in Node.js , Express.js (or NestJS ) and asynchronous programming.
Strong knowledge of RESTful and GraphQL APIs , microservices, and distributed systems.
Hands-on experience with MongoDB , PostgreSQL , and Redis .
Familiarity with AWS , serverless architectures , and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).
Strong understanding of security best practices (encryption, rate limiting, authentication).
Proficiency with Git , CI/CD pipelines , and testing frameworks like Jest/Mocha .
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills in production-scale systems.