Node Js Developer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Node.js Developer with 4 to 6 years of experience to join our backend team. The candidate will be responsible for developing scalable backend services and APIs, integrating with Redis and PostgreSQL databases, and working within a microservice-based architecture using the Fastify framework. Experience with API Gateways, Elastic Logs, and VM-based deployments is essential. Roles and Responsibilities Design, develop, test, and deploy RESTful APIs using Node.js and frameworks such as Express.js, NestJS, Fastify, or Loopback. Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code following industry best practices. Integrate and manage databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB with efficient data modeling. Implement authentication and authorization mechanisms (JWT, OAuth2, etc.). Optimize application performance and ensure scalability and reliability. Collaborate with front-end teams to connect UI components with backend logic. Set up error handling, logging, and monitoring for production systems. Write and maintain unit tests using tools like Jest, Mocha, or Chai. Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies. Work with Git, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines for smooth integration and deployment. Understand cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and microservices architecture. Desired Skills/Background 3-4 years of hands-on experience in Node.js development. Strong command of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript. Solid experience with Express.js, NestJS, Fastify, or Loopback. Skilled in working with both SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) databases. Deep understanding of RESTful API principles and asynchronous programming. Familiarity with Git, CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI), and Docker. Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS Lambda, EC2, Cloud Run). Experience with testing frameworks and performance optimization techniques. Understanding of security best practices in backend development. Experience with microservices and message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka, Redis Pub/Sub). Exposure to frontend frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. Knowledge of GraphQL, WebSockets, and Kubernetes. Understanding of serverless architecture. Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.