Senior Node.js Developer – Microservices & APIs (4 to 8 Years)

Senior Node.js Developer – Microservices & APIs

Experience: 4+ years

Location: Work from Home/Bangalore

Mode of engagement: Full time

No of positions: 3

Educational qualifications: Engineering/CS/IT

Industry: IT-ITES

Notice Period: Immediate

What we are looking for

• 3–5 years of strong backend development experience with a focus on Node.js and Express.js.
• Mandatory hands-on experience in Microservices architecture and service-to-service communication.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing GraphQL-based APIs.
• In-depth experience with MongoDB and schema design using Mongoose or native drivers.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and familiarity with RESTful APIs and API Gateway patterns.
• Experience with Git version control and agile development practices.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and maintenance of backend applications using Node.js.
• Develop and maintain backend microservices using Node.js and Express.js as a core responsibility.
• Design and implement GraphQL APIs to support modern web and mobile applications.
• Build and optimize scalable, secure, and high-performing backend services with MongoDB.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and secure data access protocols.
• Ensure performance, reliability, and scalability within a Microservices-based architecture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including front-end engineers and product stakeholders.
• Participate in code reviews, enforce best practices, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Deploy, monitor, and troubleshoot services running within distributed systems and microservices ecosystem.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Mandatory experience in Microservices architecture and distributed backend systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js, Express.js, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Expertise in building and managing GraphQL APIs (Apollo Server/Client).
• Solid understanding of MongoDB with experience in schema modeling and optimization.
• Familiarity with API Gateways, containerization tools (Docker), and CI/CD practices.
• Strong understanding of Git-based version control and collaborative workflows.
• Knowledge of cloud-native environments (AWS, GCP, etc.) is a plus.