Sr. Node JS Developer

As a skilled Node.js Developer with expertise in API development, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust and high-performance APIs to support web and mobile applications. Working closely with front-end developers, product managers, and stakeholders, you will ensure seamless and efficient data exchange between applications and services. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop and maintain RESTful APIs using Node.js and related frameworks like Express.js, focusing on scalability, performance, and security. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define API requirements, design data models, and establish API endpoints. - Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms for securing API endpoints. - Optimize APIs for performance, responsiveness, and fault tolerance. - Create comprehensive documentation for APIs, covering endpoints, request/response structures, and usage guidelines. - Debug and resolve API-related issues to ensure smooth data exchange between client and server. - Stay updated with industry trends and best practices for API development, applying them to enhance existing APIs. - Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate APIs into web and mobile applications. - Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality, consistency, and standards. - Write unit tests to guarantee the reliability of the APIs. **Qualifications Required:** - Proven experience as a Node.js developer with a strong focus on API development. - Solid understanding of RESTful and GraphQL API design principles. - Proficiency in Node.js and related frameworks like Express.js. - Experience with database systems (e.g., MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL) in a Node.js environment. - Knowledge of authentication and authorization mechanisms (e.g., JWT, OAuth). - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot and debug issues. - Familiarity with version control systems, especially Git. - Understanding of containerization and deployment technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus. - Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with developers and stakeholders. - Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience). (Note: Any additional details of the company were not mentioned in the provided job description),