Node.js Senior Developer

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Engineer - NodeJS/TypeScript

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Senior Full Stack Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in NodeJS, TypeScript, and Databases, with expertise in developing scalable and highly-available Restful APIs. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software systems, ensuring high-quality technical and application architecture, and driving innovation through research and benchmarking of emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design and Develop Scalable APIs

• Develop high-performance, scalable, and secure Restful APIs using NodeJS and TypeScript.
• Utilize GraphQL to create robust and efficient APIs.
• Implement API gateway integrations, such as 3Scale.

Database and Data Management

• Design and implement efficient database schema and data models.
• Ensure data consistency, integrity, and security.
• Optimize database performance and query efficiency.

Containerization and Orchestration

Utilize Docker and Kubernetes to containerize and orchestrate applications.

Ensure efficient resource utilization and scalability.

Task/Message Queues and Integration

Design and implement task/message queues using Kafka, AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Pushpin.

Ensure efficient message processing and integration with other systems.

Security and Authentication

Implement Single-Sign-on (SSO) or token-based authentication using Rest, JWT, or OAuth.

Ensure secure data transmission and storage.

CI/CD and Testing

Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or other tools.

Ensure thorough unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.

Research and Benchmarking

Research and benchmark emerging technologies to drive innovation and improvement.

Ensure alignment with industry best practices and standards.

Team Collaboration and Leadership

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technical decisions and innovation.

Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on technical best practices.

Requirements

Education: Postgraduate degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent industry experience).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of coding experience in NodeJS, JavaScript, and Databases.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience in TypeScript.
• Experience with performance tuning, debugging, and monitoring.

Technical Skills

• Excellent knowledge of developing scalable and highly-available Restful APIs using NodeJS technologies.
• Practical experience with GraphQL.
• Well-versed with CI/CD principles and distributed services ecosystem.
• Understanding of containerization, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Exposure to API gateway integrations like 3Scale.
• Understanding of Single-Sign-on or token-based authentication (Rest, JWT, OAuth).
• Expert knowledge of task/message queues, including Kafka, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Pushpin.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence multiple teams and drive technical decisions.
• Self-motivated and self-starter, with ability to work collaboratively.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in Banking, Financial, and Fintech industries in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with Agile methodology.
• Experience with Kafka and its ecosystem.