Backend Developer (Node.js)

Erada

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Node.js, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Lead the architecture and design discussions to build robust and scalable systems.
• Optimize application performance, monitor system health, and resolve production issues.
• Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in Node.js and backend development technologies.
• Implement security and data protection measures in line with industry standards.
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in back-end development, with at least 3+ years focused on Node.js.
• Proficient in building RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless architectures.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architectures, and non-blocking I/O
• Experience with database systems, including both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and containerization tools such as Docker.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in the FinTech domain, with an understanding of industry-specific challenges and -compliance requirements.
• Experience with TypeScript in Node.js development.
• Familiarity with front-end frameworks like React or Angular for full-stack development.
• Knowledge of GraphQL, WebSocket, or real-time communication protocols.
• Background in DevOps practices and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.