Node.js Lead Developer

We are looking for a Node.js Lead Developer to architect and lead the development of robust, scalable backend systems. You will own server-side logic, microservices, API design, and mentor backend engineers while ensuring high availability and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of Node. js-based backend services and APIs.
• Architect microservices using Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify.
• Define backend architecture, database schemas, and API contracts (REST/GraphQL).
• Mentor and manage a team of backend developers; conduct architecture reviews.
• Implement secure authentication/authorization (JWT, OAuth2, OpenID Connect).
• Optimize database queries and integrate with SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• Implement caching strategies (Redis, Memcached) and message queues (RabbitMQ, Kafka).
• Ensure system reliability with monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana), logging (ELK), and alerting.
• Lead DevOps practices: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins).
• Collaborate with frontend and DevOps teams for seamless integration.
  
  

Required Skills

• 5+ years of production experience with Node.js and JavaScript.
• Expert in Express.js or NestJS; familiarity with Fastify a plus.
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and OpenAPI/Swagger.
• Proficiency in database design and optimization (SQL + NoSQL).
• Experience with unit/integration testing (Mocha, Jest, Supertest).
• Solid understanding of event-driven architecture and message brokers.
  
  

Nice to have

• TypeScript (strongly preferred)
• Tailwind CSS (for full-stack exposure)
• Hands-on with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Vercel).
• Knowledge of gRPC or WebSockets.
• Background in system design and scalability patterns.
• Previous experience leading backend migrations or refactoring.
  
  

Soft skills

• Leadership and team-building abilities
• Strong problem-solving and system design skills
• Excellent documentation and communication