Backend Engineer (Node.js)

As a Senior Backend Engineer with a focus on Node.js, you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining high-performance, scalable backend services that drive our cutting-edge applications. You will work in a collaborative environment to build efficient and reliable systems that adapt to the evolving needs of our users.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust Node.js-based backend services and APIs
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other teams to implement and enhance new features
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security
• Implement and manage database solutions, including both SQL and NoSQL
• Ensure high availability and reliability of our services
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code
• Conduct and participate in code reviews to uphold code quality
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the team's technical growth
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software issues
• Stay current with the latest trends and best practices in Node.js and backend development

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Node.js
• Expert-level knowledge of JavaScript and Node.js
• Proficiency with Node.js frameworks (e.g., Express.js, Nest.js, Koa)
• Strong experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs
• Solid understanding of database technologies (e.g., MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis)
• Experience with cloud platforms (preferably AWS or GCP)
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Understanding of serverless architectures and FaaS (Function as a Service)
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript
• Knowledge of GraphQL and Apollo Server
• Familiarity with message queuing systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, Apache Kafka)
• Experience with real-time communication protocols (e.g., WebSockets, Socket.io)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with performance monitoring and optimization tools for Node.js applications
• Contributions to open-source projects
• Knowledge of frontend JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)

Benefits

Here’s Just Some Of Our Prospa Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Fully Remote
• Bonus
• Work Tools
• We invest in our team through career development & opportunities