Backend Engineer - Node JS
First seen by Alion on Oct 16, 2026.
About NonStop io Technologies:
NonStop io Technologies is a value-driven company with a strong focus on process-oriented software engineering. We specialize in Product Development and have a decade's worth of experience in building web and mobile applications across various domains. NonStop io Technologies follows core principles that guide its operations and believes in staying invested in a product's vision for the long term. We are a small but proud group of individuals who believe in the 'givers gain' philosophy and strive to provide value in order to seek value. We are committed to and specialize in building cutting-edge technology products and serving as trusted technology partners for startups and enterprises. We pride ourselves on fostering innovation, learning, and community engagement. Join us to work on impactful projects in a collaborative and vibrant environment. We're seeking an experienced Backend Software Engineer to join our team. As a backend engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable backends for the products we build at NonStop. This includes APIs, databases, and server-side logic.
Responsibilities:
● Design, develop, and deploy backend systems, including APIs, databases, and server-side logic
● Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that adheres to industry standards and best practices
● Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the codebase
● Debug and resolve issues in the existing codebase
● Develop and execute unit tests to ensure high code quality
● Work with DevOps engineers to ensure seamless deployment of software changes
● Monitor application performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize systems for better scalability and efficiency
● Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies; advocate for best practices and new ideas within the team
● Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements
Requirements:
● At least 3+ years of experience building scalable and reliable backend systems
● Strong expertise in NodeJS/NestJS, Express, PostgreSQL
● Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
● Proficiency in database design (SQL and NoSQL)
● Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and CI/CD pipelines
● Deep understanding of design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
● Hands-on experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
● Exceptional communication and leadership skills
● Strong understanding of object-oriented programming principles and design patterns
● Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and methodologies
● Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
● Strong communication skills and ability to effectively lead and maintain a collaborative team environmen
● Ready to be a tech-agnostic engineer and comfortable to shift on any tech stack (Java, Node, Python etc)
● Comfortable working with AI (Claude code, Cursor etc)
Skills
NodeJS (Node.js), Express, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Systems design, Microservices, HTML/CSS, Javascript