Senior Node.js Engineer

DevsLane is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Node.js Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building scalable backend systems and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.

Company Profile

DevsLane

Job Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services using Node.js and associated frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Implement and maintain RESTful APIs and real-time communication protocols like WebSockets.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and apply them into operations and activities.

Desired Profile

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with backend development using Node.js.
• Proficient in JavaScript (ES6+) and asynchronous programming concepts.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and integration with frontend or third-party services.
• Solid understanding of relational (MySQL/PostgreSQL) or NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.
• Version control with Git and collaborative development practices.
• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps culture

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline.
• Experience with microservices, GraphQL, and event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal GitHub portfolio.
• Previous experience in high-growth startups or product-first companies.

Skills Required

Backend Development:

• Node.js (v14+), Express.js, NestJS or Koa.js
• JavaScript, TypeScript
• Understanding of async/await, promises, and event loop

API & Data Handling:

• RESTful API development and integration
• GraphQL (Apollo Server or equivalent) – Bonus
• WebSockets or real-time data handling (e.g., Socket.io)

Database:

• MongoDB, PostgreSQL or MySQL
• Working with ORMs like Sequelize, Mongoose, or TypeORM

Testing & Quality:

• Unit and integration testing using Jest, Mocha, or Chai
• Understanding of TDD or BDD approaches

DevOps & Infra:

• Docker (required), Kubernetes (preferred)
• CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or CircleCI
• Familiarity with serverless architecture (bonus)

Security & Compliance:

• Implementing JWT/OAuth2 for authentication
• Awareness of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities and secure coding practices

Collaboration & Workflow:

• Git-based workflows
• Agile development (Scrum/Kanban)

Experience Required:

Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend development using Node.js.

Compensation Range:

INR 20-30 LPA (Exceptions possible for outstanding candidates)

Working days and shifts:

Monday to Friday

Location of posting:

Remote

How to apply

• Fill out the form here => https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GeRUwjAWswjQxD0qaJrlt2Y1HX2W_DE8ifWMvT4h-Lk/edit
• Shortlisted candidate will be contacted and explained the further details

Contact Us

Email => hr@devslane.com

Website => https://devslane.com