Node Js Developer

Position

Node.js Developer (2-7 years experience)

Division/Department

Engineering

Industry Type

Insurance/ Fintech

Employment Type

Full-Time, Permanent

Job Summary:

We're looking for a skilled Node.js developer who's comfortable working with JavaScript, databases, and modern AI development tools. You'll be building server-side applications, working with various databases, and using AI tools to boost your development productivity.

What You'll Be Doing:

Backend Development

• Building Node.js applications and APIs that actually work
• Writing JavaScript/TypeScript code that other developers can understand
• Creating REST APIs and working with GraphQL when needed
• Working with microservices and Docker containers
• Reviewing code and helping maintain our coding standards

Database Work

• Designing database schemas for PostgreSQL, MongoDB, and Redis
• Writing SQL queries that don't break the database
• Setting up proper indexing and optimizing database performance
• Working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Handling database scaling and keeping things running smoothly

AI Tools & Productivity

• Using AI coding assistants like GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, or Tabnine
• Integrating AI APIs (OpenAI, Claude) into applications when needed
• Building features that leverage AI capabilities
• Using AI tools to debug and optimize code

Deployment & Operations

• Deploying applications to AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Setting up CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions or Jenkins
• Working with Kubernetes and Docker
• Monitoring applications and fixing issues when they arise

Job Requirements:

Must have (2-7 years experience)

• Solid experience with Node.js and Express.js
• Good understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript (ES6+, async/await, modules)
• Experience with databases - PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Redis
• Knowledge of REST APIs and GraphQL
• Comfortable with Git and version control
• Experience with testing frameworks like Jest or Mocha

AI Tools Experience

• Using AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Tabnine)
• Working with AI APIs like OpenAI or Claude
• Using AI tools for debugging and code optimization
• Basic understanding of prompt engineering

Bonus Skills

• Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)
• Docker and containerization
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
• Frontend knowledge (React, Vue, or Angular)
• Message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka)
• Caching strategies (Redis, Memcached)
• API security (JWT, OAuth2)

Mandatory Skills:

Technical Skills

• You've actually built and deployed Node.js applications
• You understand databases and can write efficient queries
• You're comfortable with AI tools and use them regularly
• You can debug issues and solve problems independently

Soft Skills

• Good communication skills - you can explain technical concepts clearly
• Team player who can work well with others
• Self-motivated and always learning new things
• Can mentor junior developers (for senior roles)

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred
• Relevant certifications are a bonus
• What matters most is your actual experience and skills

Experience Levels

• 2-4 years

  : You know the basics and can work independently

• 4-7 years

  : You can lead projects and mentor others

• 5-7 years

  : You can architect solutions and guide technical decisions

Our Technology Landscape:

Development

• VS Code, WebStorm, Cursor AI
• Git, GitHub, npm/yarn
• Webpack, Vite for building

AI Tools

• GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Tabnine
• OpenAI API, Claude API
• ChatGPT, Perplexity for research

Databases

• PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis
• pgAdmin, MongoDB Compass
• Database design tools