Node Js Backend Developer

Bct Consulting; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Bct Consulting in Chennai is seeking a Node.js Developer to design, build, and maintain backend services. You will work with MongoDB and SQL databases, craft reliable APIs, and collaborate with product, frontend, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver scalable solutions.

The role requires hands-on experience with Node.js/JavaScript, knowledge of database design, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 4–13 years of professional software development experience.
• Hands-on Node.js and JavaScript; TypeScript experience is a plus.
• Experience building backend applications and APIs.
• Practical experience with MongoDB and at least one SQL database (PostgreSQL/MySQL/SQL Server).
• Understanding of database design, indexing, query optimization, and transactions.
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming, error handling, and Express.js or NestJS.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and API testing tools.
• Understanding of application security and performance best practices.
• Good communication, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and applications using Node.js.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and, where applicable, GraphQL APIs.
• Develop database schemas, queries, indexes, and migrations for MongoDB and SQL databases.
• Optimize application and database performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Identify and resolve bugs, production issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Implement authentication, authorization, input validation, and secure coding practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests.
• Contribute to technical documentation and follow development standards.
• Support application deployment and monitoring in development, test, and production environments.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript

TypeScript

REST APIs

MongoDB

SQL databases

Express.js

NestJS

Git

Testing

Security practices

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Job description

Node.js Developer

Experience: 4 To 13 years
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Hybrid,Chennai

Role Summary

Were looking for a Node.js Developer with strong experience building, maintaining, and supporting backend applications. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with MongoDB and SQL databases, develops reliable APIs, and works effectively with product, frontend, QA, and infrastructure teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain backend services and applications using Node.js.
• Build and integrate REST APIs and, where applicable, GraphQL APIs.
• Develop database schemas, queries, indexes, and migrations for MongoDB and SQL databases.
• Optimize application and database performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.
• Identify and resolve bugs, production issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Implement authentication, authorization, input validation, and secure coding practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, product managers, QA, and DevOps teams.
• Write and maintain unit and integration tests.
• Contribute to technical documentation and follow development standards.
• Support application deployment and monitoring in development, test, and production environments.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 4–13 years of professional software development experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Node.js and JavaScript; TypeScript experience is a plus.
• Experience building backend applications and APIs.
• Practical experience with MongoDB and at least one SQL database, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
• Understanding of database design, indexing, query optimization, and transactions.
• Familiarity with asynchronous programming, error handling, and common Node.js frameworks such as Express.js or NestJS.
• Experience with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and API testing tools.
• Understanding of application security and performance best practices.
• Good communication, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and container‑based deployments.
• Experience with message queues, caching systems, or microservices.
• Exposure to logging, monitoring, and production support.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum teams.

Success Measures

• Backend features and APIs are delivered reliably and on schedule.
• Code is maintainable, well‑tested, and aligned with team standards.
• Database queries and application services meet performance needs.
• Production issues are investigated and resolved effectively.
• Technical documentation is clear and kept up to date.