Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments

• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in backend development, with a strong focus on Node.js.
• Strong experience with NestJS, building scalable and maintainable server-side applications.
• Extensive experience in designing and developing RESTful APIs, ensuring they are optimized for performance, security, and scalability.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with PostgreSQL for designing and optimizing relational database schemas and queries.
• Deep understanding of RESTful API principles and microservices architecture.
• Experience with version control tools, especially Git.
• Familiarity with caching mechanisms (Redis, Memcached) and background job processing (e.g., using Bull or similar tools).
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Experience in building secure, high-availability, and scalable systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical ideas to non-technical stakeholders.

Additionally, it would be advantageous if you have:

• Experience with other databases (NoSQL, GraphQL, etc.) is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker, Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.

What will you be doing in this role?

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, robust, and high-performance backend systems using Node.js, NestJS, and PostgreSQL.
• Architect and build RESTful APIs that are efficient, secure, and easy to maintain.
• Implement and optimize database queries, using PostgreSQL, to ensure high performance and reliability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to design and deliver complex features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code, adhering to coding best practices and company standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to help grow the team’s capabilities.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Collaborate in designing system architectures that can scale with increasing traffic and complexity.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest trends in backend technologies, tools, and best practices.

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