Node.js Backend Lead Engineer

Role Overview:

Node.js Backend Lead Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement

  scalable

  backend

  systems

  using

  Node.js

  and

  microservices architecture

  .
• Lead the development of

  platform

  components

  to enable efficient code reuse, modularity, and scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system architecture and technical roadmap.
• Design and build solutions using

  event-driven

  architecture

  and middleware such as

Kafka.

• Develop and maintain

  SQL

  and

  NoSQL

  databases, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Define and implement

  high-level

  and

  low-level

  designs

  , documenting key decisions and ensuring junior engineers understand the architecture.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in

  coding

  ,

  design

  , and

  system architecture

  .
• Lead technical discussions, participate in hiring processes, and contribute to building a high-performance engineering team.
• Implement and maintain

  CI/CD

  pipelines

  to ensure seamless integration and deployment.
• Leverage

  AWS

  services

  for scalable infrastructure and deployment solutions.

Requirements:

• 7+

  years

  of hands-on experience in building scalable backend systems using

  Node.js

  .
• Strong understanding of

  microservices

  architecture

  ,

  event-driven

  systems

  , and middleware like

  Kafka

  .
• Experience in building

  platform

  solutions

  with a focus on reusability and modularity.
• Proficient in

  SQL

  and

  NoSQL

  databases with a clear understanding of their tradeoffs.
• Solid knowledge of

  high-level

  and

  low-level

  system

  design

  concepts.
• Proven experience in

  mentoring

  engineers

  , conducting code reviews, and driving engineering excellence.
• Experience working with

  CI/CD

  pipelines

  and modern DevOps practices.
• Proficient in leveraging

  AWS

  services

  for building scalable infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and ability to thrive in a

fast-paced environment.

What

• Opportunity to lead technical initiatives and shape the platform architecture.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies with a team that values innovation and engineering excellence.
• A collaborative environment where mentorship and growth are highly encouraged.
• Competitive compensation and growth opportunities aligned with your contributions.