Node JS Developer

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Job Role: NodeJS Backend Lead Developer

Job Location: Mountain View, CA

Job Type: Full Time/Contract

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Backend Node.js Lead to guide our development team. In this role, you will be a key player in shaping the technical direction of our Node.js projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions. You'll be responsible for leading the design, development, and deployment of our backend services and APIs, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and reliable.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of Node.js developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Architect and design scalable and maintainable backend systems using Node.js.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from gathering requirements to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Stay current with the latest Node.js technologies, frameworks, and industry trends to drive innovation.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on Node.js .
• Proven experience designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Extensive experience with relational (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git .
• A strong understanding of software design patterns and architectural principles.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a track record of mentoring junior developers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP .
• Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes ).
• Knowledge of serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI/CD.
• Experience with real-time technologies like WebSockets

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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