Cloud Destinations - Senior/Lead Software Developer - Node.js/Express.js

Cloud Destinations is a Silicon Valley-headquartered technology organization specializing in digital transformation, enterprise application development, infrastructure projects, and professional services related to Large Scale Cloud Migrations, Multi-Cloud Operations, Dev Ops, Security Operations, UC Collaboration, and IoT. The company boasts deep domain expertise in retail, health care, financial, travel, and high technology sectors. You will collaborate with the development team, product managers, and designers to comprehend business requirements and contribute to technical specifications and software solutions. Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, testing, and deploying back-end components of web applications using the MERN stack. Additionally, you will work closely with front-end engineers to create APIs that facilitate seamless data flow and system interoperability. Optimizing code, conducting testing, and adhering to best practices to ensure application reliability, performance, and security will be a key aspect of your role. You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of cloud-based infrastructure, focusing on scalability, high availability, and disaster recovery. Participating actively in Agile development practices, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives, will be crucial. You will refine user stories, provide effort estimations, prioritize tasks for timely delivery, and engage in code reviews to maintain quality and adhere to best practices. To excel in this role, you should have 2+ years of experience in software product development, with a preference for experience in product companies. Strong computer science fundamentals, hands-on backend web development experience, and familiarity with technologies like Node.js, Express.js, Ruby on Rails, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript are essential. Exposure to MongoDB or other NoSQL databases, cloud-based infrastructure (particularly AWS services), version control systems (e.g., Git), and CI/CD pipelines is advantageous. A strong inclination towards end-to-end product ownership, problem-solving skills, and a passion for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code are highly valued. You should be comfortable working in an Agile environment, possess excellent communication and influencing skills, and hold an engineering degree in Computer Science or a related field. If you have a penchant for high-quality, timely product delivery, enjoy exploring emerging technologies, and are dedicated to customer delight and comprehensive customer experience, this role at Cloud Destinations is an excellent opportunity for you.,