IND Senior Software Engineer, NodeJS

The Hartford; India; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hartford, a leading insurer, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in India to design and implement scalable Node.js back-end services. You will work with product owners, architects, and engineers to translate requirements into robust solutions, emphasizing clean code, scalability, and maintainability.

You will contribute to CI/CD pipelines, collaborate in Agile environments, and mentor junior developers while ensuring secure, high-performance applications across microservices architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in software development with backend focus.
• Proven expertise in Node.js and frameworks (Express.js, NestJS).
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Cassandra.
• Proficiency in designing RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with Git and testing frameworks (Jest, Mocha, Chai).

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of high-performance Node.js applications and microservices.
• Collaborate with product owners and architects to translate requirements into actionable plans.
• Write clean, well-documented code following best practices and standards.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and provide constructive feedback.
• Troubleshoot production issues and drive root-cause analysis.
• Ensure security, reliability, and performance through testing and monitoring.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and continuous improvement of CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Node.js

Express.js

NestJS

Asynchronous programming

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

SDLC & Agile

Git

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Cassandra

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Jest

Mocha

Chai

Job description

IND Senior Software Engineer - GCC024

We're determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals - and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-performance and scalable Node.js applications and microservices.
• Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other engineers to define technical requirements and translate them into actionable development plans.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and architectural standards.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex production issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of applications through thorough testing and monitoring.
• Actively participate in agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Research and evaluate new technologies and tools to improve development processes and application capabilities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on backend engineering.
• Proven expertise (2+ years) in designing and developing robust applications using Node.js and related frameworks (e.g., Express.js, NestJS).
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming paradigms and event-driven architectures.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra).
• Proficiency in designing and consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Mocha, Chai).

About Us | Our Culture | What It's Like to Work Here