SDE 2 - Node.js

Responsibilities:

• Use your in-depth knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, cloud, and the backend services ecosystem to develop and deploy scalable backend systems.
• Work with product managers to understand business/product requirements.
• Translate requirements into tasks and code.
• Commit code early and often, demonstrating understanding of version control and branching strategies.
• Automate everything by default.
• Write secure code by default.
• Write maintainable code and observe basic hygiene practices
• Implement relevant project instrumentation.
• Profile and optimize code.
• Apply understanding of cohesion and the SOLID principles to create well-structured, maintainable software.
• Identify patterns in code and refactor the code towards them where it increases understanding and/or maintainability with minimal guidance.
• Produce test-driven features in a specific programming language and demonstrate familiarity with the TDD development.
• Follow the best practices of continuous BDD/TDD/performance/security/smoke testing.
• Support production systems, resolve incidents, and perform root cause analysis.
• Debug/find complex problems and support/maintain the software solution.
• Share knowledge with the wider engineering community.
• Mentor and develop others around you.
• Produce proof of concepts to evaluate new tools.

Requirements:

• We are looking for people who have a passion for technology. You will demonstrate experience with different platforms and technologies.
• 8+ years of professional experience as a backend software developer.
• At least 5 years of experience in backend development using Javascript, Typescript, Node.js, and related backend technologies and frameworks.
• Exposure to a variety of JavaScript frameworks and libraries such as Next.js and React.js and testing using Jest, Mocha.js, Cucumber, etc.
• Experience using Node.js to create high-traffic applications using Express.js, Sails, Koa, or similar.
• Knowledge of microservices development and deployment in the cloud, i. e., Azure/AWS/GCP cloud.
• Knowledge of virtualization, containerization and container orchestration technologies like Docker, Kubernetes etc.
• Ability to build high-scale observable systems and exposure to tools like New Relic, DataDog, Splunk, etc.
• Experience with using and building REST API services.
• Experience with the usage of GraphQL, building GraphQL servers, and GraphQL Federation technologies like Apollo Federation is preferred.
• Knowledge of distributed messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc. is preferred.
• Knowledge of distributed caching technologies like Redis.
• A desire to write readable, maintainable, modular, and extendable code.
• Exposure to the DevOps model.
• Experience in Lean and Agile environments and understanding of principles behind methodologies such as BDD, ATDD, and TDD.
• Exposure to the usage of AI tools for software development.