Senior Node.js Developer

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking an experienced Senior Node.js Developer to join our software development team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend applications leveraging Node.js and related technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including project managers, designers, and fellow developers, to deliver reliable, secure, and efficient solutions that support our digital transformation and enterprise initiatives. Your contributions will directly impact the organization’s ability to deliver innovative technology solutions that meet evolving business needs.

Software Requirements

Required:

• Extensive experience (minimum 8 years) with Node.js, JavaScript, and databases (relational or NoSQL)

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with TypeScript for enterprise application development

• Proven expertise in performance tuning, application debugging, and system monitoring

• Strong knowledge and experience in designing scalable RESTful APIs and integrating with GraphQL services

• Experience with containerization technologies: Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes

• Familiarity with API gateway integration (e.g., 3Scale)

• Knowledge of security protocols such as JWT, OAuth, and Single-Sign-On (SSO) implementations

• Hands-on experience managing message queues, including AWS, Azure, Kafka, or Pushpin

Preferred:

• Involvement in CI/CD pipeline setup and automation

• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related deployment practices

• Familiarity with other messaging systems or service mesh technologies

Overall Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend applications using Node.js and TypeScript

• Design and build RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints aligned with business requirements and standards

• Collaborate with product owners, designers, and other developers to translate functional specifications into high-quality code

• Work with DevOps teams to set up and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, and distributed system issues

• Integrate cloud-based messaging queues and event-driven data pipelines (Kafka, AWS SQS, Pushpin)

• Implement security best practices, including token-based authentication, access controls, and SSO integrations

• Conduct performance tuning, troubleshooting, and monitoring of applications to ensure reliability and efficiency

• Document technical architecture, code, and operational procedures to facilitate maintainability and team knowledge sharing

• Stay updated with industry best practices and emerging technologies, recommending innovative improvements to architecture and processes

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages:

• Essential: Node.js, JavaScript

• Preferred: TypeScript (minimum 5 years experience), familiarity with other languages such as Python or Java is advantageous

Databases / Data Management:

• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL systems (MongoDB, DynamoDB)

Cloud Technologies:

• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) including deployment, resource management, and service integrations

Frameworks and Libraries:

• REST API development frameworks, GraphQL, API gateway integration (e.g., 3Scale)

Development Tools and Methodologies:

• CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI

• Containerization with Docker, orchestration with Kubernetes

• Version control systems (Git)

Security Protocols:

• Implementing secure APIs, JWT, OAuth, SSO

• Knowledge of security standards and best practices in distributed systems

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years coding experience with Node.js, JavaScript, and databases

• At least 5 years of practical experience with TypeScript in building large-scale applications

• Proven track record of performance tuning, debugging, and application monitoring

• Experience designing and operating microservices architectures in enterprise or fintech environments

• Hands-on experience managing message queues and event-driven architectures using Kafka, AWS, or Azure

• Familiarity with containerized deployments and orchestration in cloud environments

Day-to-Day Activities

• Develop new backend modules and enhance existing applications to meet functional and performance standards

• Build and optimize APIs using REST and GraphQL interfaces

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for reliability and scalability

• Manage containerized services, deploy and monitor applications within Kubernetes clusters

• Integrate with API gateways and implement security measures such as token management and SSO

• Configure and troubleshoot message queues, ensuring timely and reliable data flow

• Collaborate actively with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and high quality of outputs

• Participate in code reviews, knowledge sharing sessions, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Keep abreast of technological advancements and introduce best practices when appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience

• Certifications in relevant areas (e.g., Node.js, cloud platforms, security) are a plus

• Demonstrated experience in enterprise software development, particularly within fintech, banking, or financial services environments

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges

• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across teams to improve productivity and quality

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently

• Adaptability and eagerness to stay current with evolving technologies and industry standards

• Innovative mindset focused on leveraging technology to solve business problems and improve systems

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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