Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native backend services using Node.js and TypeScript. Optimize performance and PostgreSQL queries, implement caching and concurrency strategies, build high-availability APIs, troubleshoot production issues, participate in architecture and code reviews, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve scalability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
We are looking for Senior Backend Developer - Node JS
What You ’ll Do
- You will join our high-performance engineering team and contribute to building, optimizing, and stabilizing scalable backend platforms and enterprise-grade applications in cloud-native environments.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and stakeholders on solution architecture, design, and implementation initiatives.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and TypeScript.
- Refactor backend services and optimize application performance to eliminate bottlenecks and improve system reliability.
- Enhance database performance through query optimization, indexing strategies, and efficient data access patterns.
- Build and maintain robust, scalable, and highly available API services to support enterprise applications.
- Implement performance tuning, concurrency management, caching strategies, and system optimization techniques.
- Drive improvements in application scalability, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration between backend systems and frontend applications.
- Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and resolution of production issues.
- Participate in architecture reviews, code reviews, and technical design discussions.
- Document optimization strategies, implementation approaches, and technical solutions to ensure smooth knowledge transfer and maintainability.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, engineering best practices, and performance-focused development methodologies.
What We Seek In You
- 6+ years of experience in backend application development within cloud-based environments.
- Strong proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript with experience building and scaling enterprise-grade applications.
- Strong understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, and API design principles.
- Hands-on experience with API performance tuning, concurrency management, and caching strategies.
- Advanced expertise in PostgreSQL database optimization including query performance analysis, index optimization, and query refactoring.
- Strong understanding of database design, data modeling, and large-scale data processing systems.
- Good understanding of Computer Science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, system design, and software engineering principles.
- Experience working with scalable cloud-native applications and modern backend development practices.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering teams.
- Experience with AWS cloud infrastructure is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of load testing methodologies, performance benchmarking, and scalability testing practices.
- Experience with application monitoring, observability, logging, and performance management tools is preferred.
- Basic understanding of frontend integration concepts and API consumption patterns is desirable.
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Passion for building resilient, scalable, and high-performing backend systems.
Life At Next
At our core, we’re driven by the mission of tailoring growth for our customers by enabling them to transform their aspirations into tangible outcomes. We’re dedicated to empowering them to shape their futures and achieve ambitious goals. To fulfil this commitment, we foster a culture defined by agility, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to progress. Our organizational framework is both streamlined and vibrant, characterized by a hands-on leadership style that prioritizes results and fosters growth.
Perks Of Working with Us
Clear objectives to ensure alignment with our mission, fostering your meaningful contribution.
Abundant opportunities for engagement with customers, product managers, and leadership.
You’ll be guided by progressive paths while receiving insightful guidance from managers through ongoing feedforward sessions.
Cultivate and leverage robust connections within diverse communities of interest. Choose your mentor to navigate your current endeavors and steer your future trajectory.
Embrace continuous learning and upskilling opportunities through Nexversity.
Enjoy the flexibility to explore various functions, develop new skills, and adapt to emerging technologies. Embrace a hybrid work model promoting work-life balance. Access comprehensive family health insurance coverage, prioritizing the well-being of your loved ones.
Embark on accelerated career paths to actualize your professional aspirations.
Who we are?
We enable high growth enterprises build hyper personalized solutions to transform their vision into reality. With a keen eye for detail, we apply creativity, embrace new technology and harness the power of data and AI to co-create solutions tailored made to meet unique needs for our customers.
Join our passionate team and tailor your growth with us!
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