Job Description

Senior Backend Developer with 4 to 8 Years of Experience in Node.js and PostgreSQL

Are you a highly skilled and experienced Backend Developer with a strong background in Node.js and PostgreSQL? We are looking for a Senior Backend Developer to join our team, responsible for designing and developing robust and scalable backend solutions using Node.js and PostgreSQL. If you are passionate about building efficient and high-performance applications, then this role is for you.

Responsibilities:

1. Backend Development: Design, develop, and maintain server-side applications and APIs using Node.js and PostgreSQL.
2. Database Design: Architect and optimize database schemas, queries, and indexes for maximum efficiency and performance.
3. RESTful APIs: Design and implement RESTful APIs to facilitate seamless communication between frontend and backend systems.
4. Data Security: Implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms to protect sensitive data and resources.
5. Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize backend performance to ensure low latency and high throughput.
6. Code Quality: Enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and use testing frameworks to ensure high-quality and maintainable code.
7. Scalability and Reliability: Build backend solutions that can scale to handle a large number of concurrent users while maintaining high availability.
8. Troubleshooting and Debugging: Investigate and resolve backend issues, bugs, and performance bottlenecks.
9. Collaborate with Frontend Team: Work closely with frontend developers to integrate frontend applications with the backend and ensure a smooth user experience.
10. Continuous Integration: Implement and maintain continuous integration and deployment processes for backend services.
11. Stay Updated: Keep up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in Node.js and PostgreSQL development and suggest improvements to the tech stack.

Requirements:

1. 4 to 8 years of hands-on experience in backend development using Node.js and PostgreSQL.
2. Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including asynchronous programming, and familiarity with ES6+ features.
3. In-depth knowledge of Node.js frameworks (e.g., Express, Koa) and their implementation in building RESTful APIs.
4. Extensive experience with PostgreSQL database design, optimization, and query performance tuning.
5. Knowledge of database migration and versioning tools like Knex.js.
6. Familiarity with authentication and authorization mechanisms such as JWT, OAuth, and session management.
7. Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha) and test-driven development practices.
8. Understanding of server-side rendering and integration with frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js) is a plus.
9. Solid understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and code collaboration workflows.
10. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, with excellent problem-solving skills.
11. Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.