Lead Backend Engineer (Node.js)

3 - 8 years

8 - 12 Lacs

Posted:3 weeks ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable, high-performance, and secure backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
  • Design and optimize database schemas with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firestore, and Redis.
  • Translate PRDs into robust backend architectures, ensuring data consistency.
  • Propose and implement infrastructure solutions on AWS or equivalent platforms.
  • Design RESTful and GraphQL APIs for efficient data exchange.
  • Manage deployments using CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Kubernetes.
  • Implement security protocols and monitoring solutions for system integrity and compliance.
  • Participate in code reviews, contribute to technical decision-making, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Write automated tests and documentation to ensure code quality and maintainability.

Requirements

  • Strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, Express.js or Nest.js.
  • Advanced experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firestore, Redis (and ORMs like Sequelize/Mongoose).
  • API design with proficiency in RESTful and GraphQL standards.
  • Hands-on AWS (EC2, RDS, S3) or similar cloud platforms; experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Strong CI/CD, monitoring/logging tools knowledge.
  • Clean coding practices and SOLID principles.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficient with Git and GitHub.

Good to Haves

  • Firebase experience (including Functions).
  • Knowledge of GCP or Azure; Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Performance tuning, load balancing, caching.
  • Startup experience or exposure to dynamic environments.

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