Lead the design, development, and deployment of secure, scalable, and high-performance backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js and TypeScript.
Architect and optimize data models in MongoDB, ensuring high availability, performance, and data integrity for large-scale applications.
Write clean, modular, testable, and reusable code. Drive code review processes, enforce coding standards, and implement effective unit and integration tests.
Contribute to architectural decisions, including the design of microservices and event-driven systems, focusing on application scalability and resilience.
Work closely with business stakeholders, onshore/offshore developers, and other cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex technical issues and production incidents.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.

Requirements

8+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 5+ years focused on backend development with Node.js.
Expert-level proficiency in Node.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
Strong hands-on experience with MongoDB, including schema design, aggregation pipelines, performance tuning, indexing, and management (e.g., using Mongoose or similar ORMs/drivers).
Proven experience designing and implementing highly available and secure RESTful APIs.
Proficiency with version control (Git) and building modern CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions). Containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) are a plus.
Experience deploying and operating services on major cloud platforms (AWS).
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. Ability to thrive in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

Node.jsTypeScriptJavaScriptMongoDBRESTful APIsMicroservicesEvent-driven systemsUnit testingIntegration testingCI/CD

Soft Skills

Problem-solvingCommunicationCollaborationMentoringContinuous learningTechnical excellenceAgileScrum