Backend Developer – Node.js

Job Title: Backend Developer – Node.js

Experience: 4+Years

We are looking for a skilled Backend Developer with strong expertise in Node.js and TypeScript to build and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in modern backend frameworks, distributed systems, databases, event-driven architectures, and cloud-native deployments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain production-grade backend services using Node.js and TypeScript
  
• Build RESTful APIs with proper error handling, authentication, authorization, caching, and pagination
  
• Implement backend frameworks such as NestJS (preferred) and/or Express.js
  
• Work with MongoDB for schema design, aggregations, indexing, and performance tuning
  
• Collaborate on event-driven architectures using Kafka (producers, consumers, consumer groups)
  
• Ensure reliable data processing with at-least-once / at-most-once delivery semantics
  
• Write high-quality unit and integration tests using Jest, ensuring good test coverage
  
• Participate in code reviews, follow best practices, and maintain clean PR hygiene
  
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions / Cloud Build
  
• Deploy and manage applications on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) using GKE
  
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and secure backend solutions
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 4+ years of backend development experience, with 3–4 years in Node.js & TypeScript
  
• Strong knowledge of NestJS and/or Express.js
  
• Excellent hands-on experience with MongoDB (schema design, indexing, aggregation pipelines)
  
• Working knowledge of Cassandra (data modeling, partitioning, consistency models)
  
• Strong understanding of SQL fundamentals (joins, transactions, indexing)
  
• Experience with Kafka and event streaming architectures
  
• Solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals (async/await, promises, error handling, ES modules)
  
• Good understanding of HTTP protocols, REST APIs, and API security best practices
  
• Experience with Git/GitHub, branching strategies, and collaborative development workflows
  
• Hands-on experience with GCP services, especially GKE for container orchestration
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in high-scale, distributed systems
  
• Familiarity with microservices architecture
  
• Exposure to cloud-native and containerized application deployments