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Sr Backend Engineer NodeJS / Express - Chennai, India

ChennaiPosted 2 months ago
Software engineeringSeniorFull Time; Regular
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Description We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend of our applications. You will work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and designers to deliver exceptional user experiences. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and reliable backend APIs using Node.js and Express.js Implement robust error handling and logging Optimize backend performance for efficiency and scalability Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Node.js and backend development Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of experience in backend development using Node.js and Express.js In-depth knowledge of Node.js concepts like event loop, asynchronous programming, and modules Experience with building RESTful APIs Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) (a plus) Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) (a plus) Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI) Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) Experience with GraphQL Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) Description We are looking for a talented and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend of our applications. You will work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and designers to deliver exceptional user experiences. Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain highly scalable and reliable backend APIs using Node.js and Express.js Implement robust error handling and logging Optimize backend performance for efficiency and scalability Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code Collaborate with front-end developers to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend Participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in Node.js and backend development Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent experience) 10+ years of experience in backend development using Node.js and Express.js In-depth knowledge of Node.js concepts like event loop, asynchronous programming, and modules Experience with building RESTful APIs Experience with relational and non-relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) (a plus) Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) (a plus) Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Travis CI) Experience with unit testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) Experience with GraphQL Experience with message queues (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ)

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