We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer – Node.js to drive the development of scalable backend services, lead a team of engineers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance backend services.
• Analyze business requirements, provide technical recommendations, and estimate assigned tasks.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code with comprehensive unit/integration tests.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues efficiently, ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintain and optimize existing systems for security, performance, and scalability.
• Research, evaluate, and implement new technologies to improve efficiency and system performance.
• Enforce best practices in coding, security, and DevOps.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, conducting code reviews and knowledge-sharing practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend developers, DevOps, and product managers.
• Drive Agile development practices, participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Work with Serverless architectures to enhance scalability and efficiency.
• Contribute to the adoption of GraphQL where applicable.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 1+ years in a lead role.
• Strong expertise in Node.js and frameworks like Express.js and Nest.js.
• Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in MongoDB, PostgreSQL, or MySQL database design and optimization.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and Cloud services (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of TypeScript and its best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Cloud Services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and serverless technologies.