Principal Backend Developer

You are a highly skilled and experienced Principal Backend Developer with expertise in Node.js, sought to join our technology team in Delhi. Your role involves designing and building scalable backend systems, leading technical initiatives, and mentoring developers. You must possess deep technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to architect robust solutions for high-performance applications. Your key responsibilities will include leading the design, development, and maintenance of backend systems and APIs using Node.js. You will architect scalable, secure, and high-performing backend solutions for web and mobile applications. Collaboration with frontend, DevOps, and product teams is essential to deliver end-to-end solutions. Optimizing application performance, database queries, and server-side logic are crucial aspects of your role. Implementing and maintaining best practices for coding, testing, and deployment is also expected. You will mentor and guide junior developers, conduct code reviews, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Managing backend project timelines, technical risks, and dependencies is a part of your responsibilities. Staying updated on emerging backend technologies and recommending their adoption is important. Ensuring compliance with data security, privacy, and performance standards is also a key responsibility. To be successful in this role, you need a Bachelors/Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. A minimum of 6 years of backend development experience with strong expertise in Node.js is required. Proven experience in building RESTful APIs and working with microservices architecture is essential. Solid knowledge of databases (SQL and NoSQL e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) is necessary. Experience with cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred. Familiarity with API security standards, authentication, and authorization (OAuth, JWT) is important. A strong understanding of performance optimization, scalability, and system design principles is expected. Proficiency in Git and Agile methodologies is required. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills will be beneficial.,