Node.js Developer

Creuto; Khordha; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Creuto is hiring a Node.js Developer to design and maintain server-side systems and APIs. You will work on RESTful and GraphQL services, integrate PostgreSQL and MongoDB, and implement secure authentication using JWT and OAuth 2.0.

Collaboration with frontend engineers and ongoing testing are essential. The role emphasizes building scalable, reliable backend features with DevOps support for containerized deployments and cloud infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of Node.js production API experience.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and HTTP basics.
• Focus on security, performance, and reliability from first principles.
• Ability to collaborate with frontend engineers and communicate API contracts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Design and optimize PostgreSQL and MongoDB schemas and queries.
• Implement authentication/authorization with JWT/OAuth 2.0.
• Integrate third-party APIs including payments, notifications, and cloud storage.
• Write unit/integration tests and participate in code reviews.
• Collaborate with DevOps on containerized deployments and cloud infra.
• Debug production issues and implement lasting fixes.
• Document APIs and maintain up-to-date technical docs.

Skills

Node.js

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

HTTP fundamentals

Security

Performance

Reliability

Frontend collaboration

Testing

Code reviews

Tools

Express.js

Fastify

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Redis

RabbitMQ

AWS SQS

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are looking for a Node.js Developer with 2 to 4 years of experience to build and maintain the server-side systems and APIs that power our products. You will design RESTful and GraphQL services, manage database integrations, and work closely with frontend engineers to deliver fast and reliable backend features.

In This Role, You Will

• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and GraphQL services using Node.js, Express.js, or Fastify.
• Design and optimise database schemas and queries for PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Build authentication and authorisation systems using JWT and OAuth 2.0.
• Integrate third-party APIs including payment gateways, notification services, and cloud storage.
• Write unit and integration tests and maintain high code quality through active participation in code reviews.
• Work with DevOps on containerised deployments and cloud infrastructure.
• Debug and resolve production issues and implement lasting solutions.
• Document APIs clearly and keep technical documentation up to date.

You Might Thrive in This Role If You

• Have 2 to 4 years of Node.js development experience with production APIs.
• Have a strong understanding of RESTful API design principles and HTTP fundamentals.
• Think about security, performance, and reliability from the start of every feature.
• Can collaborate effectively with frontend engineers and clearly communicate API contracts.

Bonus If You Have

• Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with Redis for caching and session management.
• Knowledge of message queues such as RabbitMQ or AWS SQS.
• Exposure to AI or LLM API integrations within Node.js backend services.