Job Description

Key Responsibilities Design and implement scalable Node.js applications for our marketing automation platform Optimize application performance and responsiveness to handle high-volume data processing Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic Develop and maintain APIs for internal and external use Implement security and data protection measures Contribute to the architecture and design of new features and improvements Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership within the team Daily Tasks Write clean, maintainable, and efficient Node.js code Review and refactor existing codebase to improve performance and readability Debug and resolve complex technical issues Participate in daily stand-up meetings and sprint planning sessions Collaborate with QA team to ensure thorough testing of new features Document code, APIs, and technical specifications Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in Node.js development Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop and maintain server-side logic using Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express.js, Nest.js) Design and implement database schemas, optimizing for performance and scalability Create and maintain RESTful APIs for internal and external consumption Integrate third-party services and APIs to enhance platform functionality Implement and maintain authentication and authorization mechanisms Optimize application performance through code refactoring and implementation of caching strategies Develop and maintain microservices architecture to support our distributed system Implement automated testing strategies, including unit tests and integration tests Collaborate with DevOps team to streamline deployment processes and implement CI/CD pipelines Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and adherence to best practices Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments Contribute to the development of technical documentation and API specifications Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on Node.js best practices and design patterns Participate in architecture discussions and contribute to technical decision-making processes Stay informed about emerging technologies and evaluate their potential application to our platform Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field 8-10 years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Node.js Extensive experience with Node.js and its core modules Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and familiarity with ES6+ features Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and its patterns in Node.js Experience with popular Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, Nest.js, or Koa Solid knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation Proficiency in working with databases, both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) Experience with message queues and task scheduling (e.g., RabbitMQ, Redis, Bull) Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker Strong understanding of software design patterns and principles (SOLID, DRY, KISS) Experience with version control systems, preferably Git Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and serverless architectures Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment Experience with Agile development methodologies Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable applications Required Software Knowledge Node.js (advanced proficiency) JavaScript/TypeScript Express.js or similar Node.js frameworks MongoDB and/or PostgreSQL Redis Docker Git