Node.js Developer

We are looking for a highly skilled Backend Engineer (SDE-3) who will play a key role in designing and building scalable, high-performance backend systems that power PW's digital learning ecosystem. You will work on developing reliable microservices, optimising APIs, and improving system performance, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, user-centric solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.
• Take technical ownership of projects and features, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Architect and enhance microservices within a distributed system.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and DevOps teams to define and deliver solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring high-quality, maintainable code. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Docker and Jenkins.
• Manage and monitor deployments using Kubernetes. Work with databases such as MongoDB, Redis, and messaging systems like Kafka.
• Monitor and optimise application performance using tools such as Datadog.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues as part of a shared on-call rotation.
• Stay updated with emerging backend technologies and contribute to engineering best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 5-8 years of professional experience in backend software development. Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js and NestJS frameworks.
• Expertise with MongoDB, Redis, and Kafka.
• Experience with Docker, Jenkins, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes for container orchestration.
• Good understanding of microservices architecture and system design principles.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Knowledge of performance monitoring tools (Datadog) and ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Skills

API, APIs, JS, JavaScript, NestJS, Node.js, NodeJS, TypeScript, backend, microservices