Job Description

As a Node.js Developer, you will be a key contributor to our backend development efforts. You will utilize your expertise in JavaScript and the Node.js runtime environment to build efficient, reliable, and maintainable server-side applications. You will be involved in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment, with a focus on creating scalable and performant :

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend applications and APIs using Node.js.
• Write clean, well-documented, and efficient JavaScript code adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Leverage Node.js frameworks such as Express.js or Fastify to build server-side applications.
• Design and implement RESTful APIs following best practices and utilizing JSON schema for data structure and validation.
• Ensure API security, versioning, and proper error handling.
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions using tools like Prometheus and Grafana to track application performance, health, and key metrics.
• Apply strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms to optimize application performance and efficiency.
• Implement robust exception handling mechanisms to ensure application stability and graceful error recovery.
• Design and interact with databases, primarily PostgreSQL, writing efficient SQL queries and understanding database design principles.
• Experience with other database systems is a plus.
• Utilize project management tools like JIRA for task tracking, issue management, and workflow organization.
• Collaborate effectively with other developers, frontend engineers, and stakeholders.
• Utilize code versioning tools such as Bitbucket and Git for managing code repositories and collaborating with the team.
• Follow CI/CD guidelines and actively contribute to ensuring zero-touch build, deploy, and test processes for efficient and automated software delivery.
• Leverage Azure cloud services for deploying and managing Node.js applications.
• Utilize Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and other DevOps practices.
• Write unit and integration tests to ensure the quality and reliability of the backend code.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge within the team.
• Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Utilize debugging tools and techniques effectively.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Node.js and related technologies.
• Proactively learn and adopt new tools and best practices.
• While primarily a backend role, knowledge of React.js is a plus for understanding frontend interactions and potential full-stack Skills :
• Working experience as a Node.js developer with strong proficiency in JavaScript.
• Hands-on knowledge of Node.js frameworks like Express.js or Fastify.
• Hands-on knowledge of Prometheus and Grafana for application monitoring.
• Hands-on knowledge of REST-based API design and implementation.
• Understanding and experience with JSON schema for API data validation.
• Strong knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience implementing robust exception handling.
• Strong knowledge of SQL.
• Understanding and experience with PostgreSQL databases.
• Proficiency in project management tools like JIRA.
• Proficiency in code versioning tools such as Bitbucket and Git.
• Proficiency in following CI/CD guidelines and ensuring zero-touch build/deploy and test
  
  

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