Lead Node.js Developer

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Position Overview

highly skilled Lead Node.js Developer

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of scalable backend systems using Node.js.
• Define coding standards, enforce best practices, and ensure high code quality.
• Oversee deployment pipelines, version control, and DevOps processes.

Development & Delivery

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.
• Conduct detailed code reviews and ensure adherence to quality guidelines.
• Integrate APIs, databases, and external services efficiently.
• Ensure application security, performance, and responsiveness.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust backend solutions.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers.
• Manage deliverables, timelines, and project priorities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years

  of backend development experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in

  Node.js

  ,

  JavaScript/TypeScript

  , and asynchronous programming.
• Strong experience with

  Express.js

  ,

  NestJS

  , or similar frameworks.
• Proficient in

  RESTful APIs

  and/or

  GraphQL

  .
• Advanced database skills (MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar).
• Familiarity with

  Docker

  ,

  CI/CD pipelines

  , and cloud platforms (

  AWS, GCP, Azure

  ).
• Knowledge of

  microservices architecture

  , message queues (

  Kafka, RabbitMQ

  ), and caching systems (

  Redis

  ).
• Strong understanding of testing, Git-based version control, and Agile methodologies.
• Excellent problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills.