Track Lead - Node js

Track Lead

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership:

• Design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable, and secure APIs and backend services using

  Node and related technologies, like Go & Python

  .
• Architect solutions that ensure high performance, low latency, and scalability for the eCommerce platform.
• Establish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and design principles.

2. Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers to achieve project goals and deliverables.
• Conduct regular Scrum meetings, periodic performance reviews, and overall team-building activities.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

3. Project Oversight:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and DevOps, to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Plan, track, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and drive successful project outcomes.

4. Stakeholder Communication:

• Act as the technical point of contact for stakeholders to discuss project requirements, timelines, and progress.
• Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to senior management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Technical Expertise:

• 12+ years of experience in

  micro service development

  , with at least 8 years specializing in

  Node and related technologies, like Go & Python.

• Deep understanding of Node frameworks (e.g., Express.js) and their ecosystem to build scalable micro services.
• Proficient in building RESTful APIs and working with API Gateways concepts.
• Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, message queues (e.g. Pub-Sub, Kafka), and event-driven programming.
• Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).
• Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Technical qualifications in the following areas:

• Node, Express, Go & Python

  for API development.

• MongoDB, Redis,

  and other NoSQL databases.

• Varnish, CDN

  and

  API Caching

  strategies.
• Strong focus on

  application security

  and secure coding practices.
• Familiarity with

  cloud platforms

  (e.g.,

  Google

  Cloud, Azure).

2. Leadership and Team Management:

• Proven experience managing and mentoring development teams.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively lead and collaborate with a diverse team.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and maintain a productive team environment.

3. Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.
• Strong analytical mindset to evaluate, prioritize, and optimize development efforts.

4. Tools and Methodologies:

• Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies for project management.

5. Soft Skills:

• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving tasks to completion.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in eCommerce or similar high-traffic, data-intensive domains.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like

  Google

  Cloud, or Azure and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, and real-time communication protocols.