Senior Backend Developer (Node.js/Nest.js)

Job Description : Node.js/Nest.js Backend Developer

Role Overview

We are looking for a skilled Node.js/Nest.js Backend Developer to join our technology team and build, maintain, and optimize reliable and scalable backend applications. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Node.js/ Nest.js, backend development, APIs, databases, and server-side programming, with a good understanding of application performance and security.

The candidate will work closely with frontend developers, product designers, DevOps engineers, and other teams to develop high-quality applications and deliver smooth digital experiences.

Key Responsibilities

-Develop and maintain scalable and high-performance backend applications using Node.js/Nest.js.

-Design, develop, and maintain RESTful APIs and backend services.

-Build and integrate APIs with frontend applications and third-party services.

-Work with databases such as MongoDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar technologies.

-Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and well-documented code.

-Implement authentication, authorization, data validation, and appropriate security practices.

-Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and backend-related problems.

-Optimize APIs, database queries, and application performance.

-Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure smooth integration between frontend and backend systems.

-Work with DevOps teams to support application deployment, monitoring, and production issues.

-Participate in code reviews and follow established development standards.

-Write and maintain appropriate unit and integration tests.

-Maintain technical documentation for APIs, services, and backend processes.

-Stay updated with modern backend technologies and industry best practices.

Required Skills:

1. Strong proficiency in Node.js/Nest.js

2. Good knowledge of JavaScript / TypeScript.

3. Strong understanding of Express.js, NestJS, or similar Node.js frameworks.

4. Experience developing REST APIs and backend services.

5. Good knowledge of MongoDB and/or SQL databases.

6. Understanding of API authentication and authorization such as JWT and OAuth.

7. Good understanding of Git and version control.

8. Familiarity with Docker and basic cloud/deployment concepts.

9. Understanding of backend security and performance optimization.

10. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

11. Good communication and teamwork skills.

Good to Have:

. Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

. Knowledge of Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems.

. Experience with microservices architecture.

. Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

. Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.

. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks.

. Experience working in SaaS, startup, or product-based organizations.

Experience

3-5 years of relevant experience in Node.js/Nest.js Backend development.