Lead Node.js Developer

✔️ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

✔️ 8+ years of hands-on experience in software development with a strong focus on backend engineering.

✔️ 6+ years of production-level experience in Node.js, including building RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven systems.

✔️ Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+) and asynchronous programming patterns (Promises, async/await, etc.).

✔️ Deep understanding of MongoDB, data modeling, indexing, aggregation pipelines, and performance tuning.

✔️ Strong knowledge of API security, authentication protocols (OAuth2, JWT), and authorization practices.

✔️ Solid grasp of software engineering principles, including OOP, functional programming, design patterns, and system architecture.

✔️ Experience in scaling high-traffic systems and implementing caching, queuing, and load balancing solutions.

✔️ Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud services (AWS/GCP/Azure).

✔️ Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, code review processes, and TDD/BDD practices.

✔️ Strong leadership, team management, and project delivery skills.

✔️ Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical discussions and documentation.

• Architect and design robust backend services and microservices using Node.js and MongoDB, focusing on scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Lead and mentor a team of developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce coding standards and best practices.
•  Take full ownership of end-to-end development, from planning and architecture to deployment and maintenance.
•  Design efficient, secure, and reusable database schemas; perform query optimization and data indexing.
•  Drive performance optimization efforts including load testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting production issues.
•  Define and enforce DevOps practices, oversee deployment pipelines, and manage cloud-based infrastructure.
•  Collaborate closely with front-end developers, DevOps engineers, QA testers, and stakeholders to align system designs with business goals.
• Ensure robust documentation, maintain technical specifications, and assist in setting up onboarding processes for new team members.
• Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to drive technical innovation.
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•  Manage timelines and deliverables, ensuring project milestones are met with high quality and minimal risk.