Node.js Backend Engineer  

We are looking for experienced Node.js Backend Engineers to build data-intensive engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

1. Backend Services

o  Develop and maintain microservices using Node.js (Express.js or NestJS).

o  Ensure a clean, modular architecture that is easy to scale and maintain.

2. Performance Tuning

o  Optimize Node.js runtime and API response times.

o  Implement caching solutions (e.g., Redis) to improve throughput and reduce latency.

3. Integration with Kafka

o Design and maintain Node.js consumers/producers for event-driven microservices.

o  Collaborate with data teams to manage message flows and event schemas.

o  Leverage gRPC for efficient, high-performance inter-service communication where applicable.

4. Observability

o   Leverage tools like OpenTelemetry for end-to-end monitoring and tracing.

o  Implement best practices in logging, metrics, and distributed tracing.

5.  Collaboration

o   Partner with the Data Integration Engineer for seamless data pipelines.

o   Coordinate with the Postgres DB Expert on query optimization and database performance.

  •  Experience:

o  5 years in Node.js backend development with a focus on microservices, eventdriven architectures, and data-intensive applications.

o  Proven ability to design, implement, and scale services handling high-volume data.

 • Technical Frameworks Knowledge

o  Skilled in RESTful API design, JWT/OAuth, and popular Node.js libraries.

o  Understanding of Kafka or similar messaging platforms.

o  Familiarity with gRPC for data serialization and inter-service communication.

o  Hands-on experience with observability frameworks like OpenTelemetry.

•  Database Knowledge

o Familiar with PostgreSQL queries and performance tuning.

o  Basic knowledge of indexing, partitioning, and read/write optimization.

•  Team Handling Skills

o Comfortable with code reviews and guiding junior developers.

o  Effective in Agile settings, sprint planning, and cross-team coordination.

•   Location: Bangalore.