Senior Backend Engineer: Node.js & Kafka, Scalable APIs

GlobalLogic; Argentina; Presencial; ARS 89.307.000 - 133.960.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Back-End Engineer with strong Node.js expertise to design and optimize scalable backend services for large-scale data-driven applications. You will build APIs, work with PostgreSQL, Kafka, and microservices, participate in CI/CD, and support on-call rotations in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software while ensuring performance, reliability, and security across

Formación

• Strong knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL.
• Experience designing and maintaining scalable backend systems.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Experience with Kafka or similar messaging platforms.
• Experience with Redis or similar caching technologies.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or AKS.
• Experience monitoring and troubleshooting with Grafana.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern software development practices.
• Proficiency with Git and version control workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js.
• Build scalable APIs, services, and integrations.
• Develop and maintain PostgreSQL database structures and queries.
• Work with event-driven architectures and Kafka.
• Implement and manage data storage solutions, including relational databases and key-value stores.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Ensure performance, scalability, reliability, and security of applications.
• Optimize database performance through query tuning and indexing.
• Contribute to design and evolution of microservices-based architectures.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and CI/CD processes.
• Participate in an on-call rotation, providing passive support approximately one week per month.

Conocimientos

Distributed systems

Microservices

Problem solving

Communication

Git

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Herramientas

PostgreSQL

Kafka

Redis

Docker

Kubernetes

AKS

Grafana

Git

Descripción del empleo

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Back-End Engineer with strong Node.js expertise to design and optimize scalable backend services for large-scale data-driven applications. You will build APIs, work with PostgreSQL, Kafka, and microservices, participate in CI/CD, and support on-call rotations in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software while ensuring performance, reliability, and security across