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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Containerization and Orchestration:
   • Utilize Docker and Kubernetes to containerize and orchestrate applications.
   • Ensure efficient resource utilization and scalability.
4. 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.
5. Security and Authentication:
   • Implement Single-Sign-on (SSO) or token-based authentication using Rest, JWT, or OAuth.
   • Ensure secure data transmission and storage.
6. CI/CD and Testing:
   • Implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or other tools.
   • Ensure thorough unit testing, integration testing, and code reviews.
7. Research and Benchmarking:
   • Research and benchmark emerging technologies to drive innovation and improvement.
   • Ensure alignment with industry best practices and standards.
8. 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:

1. Education: Postgraduate degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent industry experience).
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.