Senior Back End Engineer

Role Overview

You will be working in a cross-functional team, using agile methodologies to build cloud-native applications for the Auto industry. We are looking for true team-players who can work beyond their specialty to help the team deliver. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is adaptable and willing to contribute to various aspects of the project, from backend development to deployment automation.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and Develop Backend Solutions

Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust, scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.

Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture

Design and implement microservices-based architecture, leveraging Kafka or similar event-streaming platforms to ensure efficient and reliable data processing.

API Development

Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and other service interfaces to support frontend applications and third-party integrations.

Code Quality and Best Practices

Ensure the highest standards of code quality through code reviews, testing, and adherence to best practices in software development.

Mentorship and Collaboration

Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.

System Performance and Scalability

Optimize existing systems for performance and scalability, ensuring the backend infrastructure can handle growing demand.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver complete, end-to-end solutions.

Skills and Qualifications

Extensive Backend Development Experience

• Node.

js and TypeScript

5+ years of hands-on experience in backend development using Node.js and TypeScript. Deep understanding of asynchronous programming, closures, and ES6+ features.

Microservices Architecture

Proven track record of designing, developing, and deploying microservices architectures.Experience with service discovery, load balancing, API gateways, and inter-service communication patterns.

Event-Driven Systems

Expertise in building and maintaining event-driven systems using Kafka or similar platforms (e.g., RabbitMQ, Apache Pulsar). Understanding of event sourcing, CQRS, and message partitioning.

API Development

Strong experience in designing, building, and consuming RESTful APIs, as well as experience with GraphQL. Knowledge of API security, versioning, and documentation best practices.

Database Proficiency

SQL Databases

Extensive experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MS SQL Server. Knowledge of database normalization, indexing strategies, and performance tuning.

NoSQL Databases

Experience with NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, or DynamoDB. Understanding of data modeling in a NoSQL context, including schema design and denormalization techniques.

Caching Mechanisms

Experience with caching strategies and tools such as Redis, Memcached, or similar, to optimize data retrieval and improve application performance.

Cloud Platforms and Infrastructure

Cloud Services

Hands-on experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Proficiency with services like AWS Lambda, S3, EC2, RDS, and API Gateway.

Containerization

Strong knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes for container orchestration, including experience with Helm charts, service mesh (e.g., Istio), and automated deployments.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible for managing infrastructure in a version-controlled, repeatable manner.

CI/CD Pipelines

Expertise in setting up and maintaining continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps. Familiarity with blue/green deployments, canary releases, and rollback strategies.

Security Best Practices

In-depth knowledge of backend security practices, including authentication, authorization, encryption (both at rest and in transit), and secure coding practices (e.g., OWASP Top Ten). Experience with OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT, and similar security frameworks.

Testing and Quality Assurance

Unit and Integration Testing

Experience with testing frameworks like Mocha, Chai, Jest, or similar. Ability to write thorough and maintainable test cases that cover both unit and integration scenarios.

Performance Testing

Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., Apache JMeter, Locust) to ensure that applications meet performance and scalability requirements.

Monitoring and Logging

Proficiency with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), or similar. Experience setting up alerts, dashboards, and log aggregation for proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.

Agile and DevOps Mindset

Strong advocate for Agile methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban, with a deep understanding of how DevOps practices can enhance continuous delivery and collaboration.

Soft Skills

Excellent problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Capable of mentoring junior developers and providing technical leadership within the team.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with TypeScript

Strong understanding of TypeScript and its application in large-scale backend systems.

Knowledge of Frontend Frameworks

While primarily focused on backend, familiarity with frontend frameworks (React, Vue.js) is a plus.

Testing Frameworks

Experience with testing frameworks such as Mocha, Chai, Jest, or similar tools.

Experience in Automotive or Related Industries

Prior experience working in the automotive or related industries is a plus, but not required.