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Primary Skills Node.js Backend Development - Proficient in building scalable and efficient server-side applications using Node.js, with a strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and non-blocking I/O. RESTful and GraphQL API Design - Experience in designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints, including versioning, documentation, and adherence to best practices for performance and security. Express.js and Middleware Architecture - Skilled in using Express.js for routing, middleware integration, and request/response handling to build modular and maintainable backend services. Database Integration - Hands-on experience with both SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis) databases, including schema design, query optimization, and ORM/ODM tools like Sequelize or Mongoose. Authentication and Authorization - Implementation of secure authentication mechanisms using JWT, OAuth2, and session-based strategies, along with role-based access control (RBAC) and API security best practices. Testing and Debugging - Proficient in writing unit, integration, and end-to-end tests using tools like Mocha, Chai, Jest, or Supertest, and debugging using Node Inspector or Chrome DevTools. API Documentation and Tools - Experience with API documentation tools such as Swagger (OpenAPI), Postman, and Insomnia for testing and sharing API specifications. Deployment and CI/CD - Familiarity with deploying Node.js applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integrating with CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI. Secondary Skills Knowledge of containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes Experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ, Kafka, or Redis Pub/Sub Familiarity with microservices architecture and service discovery patterns Understanding of serverless frameworks (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions) Exposure to frontend technologies (React, Angular) for full-stack collaboration Basic knowledge of logging and monitoring tools like ELK Stack, Prometheus, or Grafana Strong communication and collaboration skills for working in Agile teams
