Application Lead Developer

Job Title: Application Lead Developer

Location: Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
Experience: 7+ Years
Education: B.E/B.Tech/MCA

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly experienced and self-driven Application Lead Developer with strong expertise in Node.js to lead the development of scalable and high-performance backend systems. This role is ideal for someone who can function both as a hands-on developer and a technical leader, ensuring the team follows best practices in backend engineering and delivers robust software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design and development of backend services using Node.js and the Fastify framework.
• Architect scalable RESTful APIs, with a strong focus on performance, security, and maintainability.
• Translate business requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards and best practices across the team.
• Integrate and optimize PostgreSQL for structured data storage and Redis for caching, pub/sub, or queuing mechanisms.
• Collaborate closely with front-end developers, DevOps engineers, and product teams.
• Work with API Gateways (e.g., AWS API Gateway, NGINX) for request routing, throttling, and authentication.
• Implement centralized logging and monitoring using the ELK stack (Elastic Logs).
• Manage application deployment on Linux-based Virtual Machines in cloud or on-prem environments.
• Ensure proper API versioning, authentication, and authorization flows.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 5 to 7+ years of hands-on backend development experience with Node.js and JavaScript.
• Strong experience with Fastify (or Express.js with willingness to transition to Fastify).
• Solid understanding of Redis and PostgreSQL, including query optimization techniques.
• Experience working with API Gateways such as AWS API Gateway or NGINX.
• Familiarity with centralized logging using the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana).
• Proficiency in deploying applications on VMs in Linux-based environments.
• Good understanding of RESTful API design, security principles, and versioning.
• Familiar with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and basic Docker/containerization concepts.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills.

Preferred Attributes

• Ability to mentor junior developers and promote continuous learning.
• Passion for clean code, performance tuning, and scalable system design.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment with cross-functional teams.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹900,000.00 - ₹3,000,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person