Senior Node Js Developer

Senior Node.js Developer

Key Responsibilities

• Code Development & Quality

  : Write

  reusable, scalable, testable, and efficient code in Node.js

  and related technologies, ensuring high standards of quality and maintainability.

• API Design & Implementation

  : Lead the

  design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and performant RESTful API ecosystems

  .

• Full-Stack Integration

  : Facilitate the

  integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic

  using RESTful APIs.

• Security & Data Protection

  : Implement robust

  security and data protection

  measures within applications and APIs.

• Requirement Translation

  : Possess the

  ability to translate functional/non-functional requirements into system requirements

  , ensuring clear technical specifications.

• Deployment & Operations

  : Oversee

  deploying applications into Docker and GCP environments

  , and contribute to the automation of build and deployment processes for Node.js based REST API servers.

• Database Design

  : Capable of

  designing and creating optimal database schema for MongoDB

  to support application needs.

• Cross-functional Collaboration

  : Work closely with different

  product and business teams to understand end-user requirements

  , formulate definitions, and translate them into effective technical solutions.

• Automation

  : Drive

  automation for building and deploying Node.js based REST API servers

  .

• Reporting

  : This role will directly

  report to the Head of Engineering

  , requiring strong communication and technical leadership.

Skills and Qualifications

Mandatory Skills

• 5 or more years of strong coding proficiency with Node.js, Express, and JavaScript/TypeScript

  .

• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming

  and its quirks and workarounds.

• Understanding accessibility and security compliance

  .
• Expertise in

  user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and microservices

  .
• Proficient understanding of

  code versioning tools, such as Git

  .
• Strong understanding of

  NPM modules

  and ability to explore and integrate them into code.

• GCP and cloud-based technologies

  .

• RESTful APIs and their documentation (Swagger)

  .

• APIs test automation and test-driven development using Jest or any other testing framework

  .

• Agile/Scrum development cycle understanding

  .

• Knowledge of MongoDB or Redis database

  .

• Extremely good communication skills

  and ability to

  drive technical discussions with partners and vendors

  .

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of

  Kafka

  would be beneficial.
• Experience in

  integrating multiple data sources and databases into one system

  .
• Understanding fundamental

  design principles behind a scalable application

  .
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. web, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
• Implementing

  automated testing platforms and unit tests

  .
• Experience with

  React.js

  .
• Familiarity with

  Jenkins

  .
• Proficiency with

  Docker

  .