Senior Backend Developer (6-9 years )

Job Title: Senior Backend Developer (Node.js)

Experience: 6–9 Years (Minimum 4+ Years of Hands-on Node.js Experience)

Location: Greater Noida, West

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Developer with 6–9 years of software development experience, including at least 4 years of hands-on expertise in Node.js. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications and APIs. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to build robust solutions that support business growth and deliver exceptional user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices with a focus on performance, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, QA engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality software.
• Optimize application performance, troubleshoot production issues, and implement best practices for scalability.
• Design and manage database schemas, queries, and integrations with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and security best practices (JWT, OAuth, encryption, etc.).
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and promote engineering best practices.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and cloud platforms to streamline deployments.
• Monitor application health and proactively resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and recommend improvements to the development process.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6–9 years of overall software development experience.
• Minimum 4+ years of hands-on experience in Node.js development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices using Express.js, NestJS, or similar frameworks.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and Node.js internals.
• Experience with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
• Knowledge of message queues such as RabbitMQ, Kafka, or similar technologies.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency with Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns, object-oriented programming, and clean architecture.
• Experience with unit testing and integration testing frameworks.
• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with GraphQL and WebSockets.
• Knowledge of serverless architectures and event-driven systems.
• Experience with caching technologies such as Redis.
• Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments.
• Cloud certifications or Node.js-related certifications are an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Technical leadership and mentoring
• System design and architecture
• Performance optimization
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ownership and accountability
• Collaboration and stakeholder communication

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Backend API performance and uptime
• Code quality and maintainability
• Delivery of features within project timelines
• System scalability and reliability
• Reduction in production issues and defects
• Code review quality and mentoring contributions
• Security and compliance adherence

Pay: ₹700,000.00 - ₹900,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person