Job overview
We are looking for a Node.js Lead Developer to architect and lead the development of robust, scalable backend systems. You will own server-side logic, microservices, API design, and mentor backend engineers while ensuring high availability and performance.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Node. js-based backend services and APIs.
- Architect microservices using Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify.
- Define backend architecture, database schemas, and API contracts (REST/GraphQL).
- Mentor and manage a team of backend developers; conduct architecture reviews.
- Implement secure authentication/authorization (JWT, OAuth2, OpenID Connect).
- Optimize database queries and integrate with SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
- Implement caching strategies (Redis, Memcached) and message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
- Ensure system reliability with monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana), logging (ELK), and alerting.
- Lead DevOps practices: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
- Collaborate with frontend and DevOps teams for seamless integration.
Required skills
- 5+ years of production experience with Node.js and JavaScript.
- Expert in Express.js or NestJS; familiarity with Fastify a plus.
- Strong experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and OpenAPI/Swagger.
- Proficiency in database design and optimization (SQL + NoSQL).
- Experience with unit/integration testing (Mocha, Jest, Supertest).
- Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and message brokers.
Nice to have
- TypeScript (strongly preferred)
- Tailwind CSS (for full-stack exposure)
- Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
- Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Vercel).
- Knowledge of gRPC or WebSockets.
- Background in system design and scalability patterns.
- Previous experience leading backend migrations or refactoring.
Soft skills
- Leadership and team-building abilities
- Strong problem-solving and system design skills
- Excellent documentation and communication
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