Job Title: Senior Backend Developer (Node.js + TypeScript + Azure)
Experience: 5+ Years
Work Mode: Work From Office
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, and Azure Cloud. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in designing scalable backend systems, optimizing performance, building integrations, and ensuring production stability. This is an individual contributor role requiring excellent problem-solving skills, ownership, and the ability to lead technical discussions.
Must-Have Skills:-
Backend Development
Strong expertise in Node.js & TypeScript with frameworks like Express or NestJS.
Deep understanding of REST API architecture, microservices, and backend design patterns.
Database & Caching
Hands-on experience with SQL Server / MySQL including:
Query optimization
Indexing
Schema design
Resolving database bottlenecks
Practical experience with Redis caching (TTL, eviction policies, clustering) to reduce DB load.
Azure Cloud Expertise
Strong working knowledge of:
Azure Functions
Azure App Services
API Management
Azure SQL
Azure Redis Cache
CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps)
Asynchronous Systems & Integrations
Experience building async workflows using Azure Service Bus / RabbitMQ / Kafka.
Ability to design incremental data sync, webhook-based updates, and reliable integration flows.
Security & Authentication
Strong understanding of:
JWT, OAuth2
MFA/TOTP
RBAC
Secure token flows and best practices
Performance, Monitoring & Production Maturity
Experience optimizing backend systems for:
Lower latency
Higher throughput
Debugging slow queries
Strong skills in production issue RCA, monitoring, logging, and stability engineering.
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-structured code.
Good-to-Have Skills
Experience refactoring monolithic applications into microservices.
Knowledge of Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake for analytics/data offloading.
Experience with event-driven architecture and distributed systems.
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps workflows.
Exposure to VAPT, OWASP, and cloud security best practices.
Experience integrating with third-party systems like ERP platforms (e.g., Oracle NetSuite), webhook systems, or custom connectors.
Understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines, batch jobs, data orchestration.
Experience mentoring junior developers or leading small engineering pods.
Key Qualities We’re Looking For
Strong ownership and ability to work independently.
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams.
Passion for clean code and scalable architecture.
The Team:
TechAhead is a Global leader in Mobile Platforms, trusted by Fortune 500 Enterprises to Startups, Decade long proven track record in engineering innovative, robust, and scalable apps at speed. Helping clients achieve their greatest commerce potential. TechAhead has 200+ passionate employees in the USA & India office, our relentless pursuit of innovation, and our focus are the only customer, who is at the centre of all that we do - from small businesses to the Fortune 500.