Lead II - Backend Dev - Node JS, Typescript

UST; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong Node.js, TypeScript, REST APIs and AWS to design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications. You will develop enterprise-grade backend services, microservices and API-driven architectures while following best engineering practices.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and contribute to architectural discussions and code reviews. Experience with CI/CD, SQL/NoSQL databases, Git, and observability tools is highly valued, with

Qualifications

• Proficient in Node.js and TypeScript, with hands-on API design experience.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Strong AWS knowledge (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch).
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with Git and CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Solid understanding of software design patterns and backend architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions.
• Develop cloud-native applications leveraging AWS services.
• Implement secure, high-performing, and resilient backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while ensuring system stability.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to engineering best practices.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

REST API Development

AWS

Microservices Architecture

SQL and NoSQL Databases

Git and CI/CD Practices

Backend Architecture & Design Patterns

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with strong expertise in Node.js, TypeScript, REST APIs, and AWS to design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate should have experience building enterprise-grade backend services, microservices, and API-driven architectures while following best engineering practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Build and enhance RESTful APIs and microservices-based solutions.
• Develop cloud-native applications leveraging AWS services.
• Implement secure, high-performing, and resilient backend systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design sessions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues while ensuring system stability.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to engineering best practices.

Mandatory Skills

• Node.js
• TypeScript
• REST API Development
• AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS/EKS, S3, DynamoDB, CloudWatch, or related services)
• Microservices Architecture
• SQL and/or NoSQL Databases
• Git and CI/CD Practices
• Strong understanding of Software Design Patterns and Backend Architecture

Good to Have

• Kotlin
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Event-driven Architecture (Kafka, SNS, SQS)
• Observability and Monitoring Tools
• Serverless Application Development
• Agile/Scrum Methodologies