Node.js & GraphQL Senior Backend Developer

NITYO; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

NITYO is seeking a Senior Backend Developer with strong Node.js and GraphQL skills to join on a contract basis in Bengaluru, with additional options in Chennai and Hyderabad. You will design and implement scalable backend services, APIs, and data models to support business needs.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, secure, and high-performance solutions, and contribute to code quality, testing, and efficient CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of hands-on software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and GraphQL.

Skills

Node.js

GraphQL

TypeScript/JavaScript

API design

Microservices

Unit testing (Jest/Mocha)

Git / CI/CD

Databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL/MongoDB)

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Jest

Mocha

Apollo Federation

Job description

Node.js & GraphQL Senior Backend Developer

We are seeking a skilled Senior Backend Developer with extensive experience in Node.js and GraphQL to join our team on a contract basis. This role is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, or Hyderabad, Telangana, India.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js and GraphQL.
• Design and implement APIs with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.

Requirements

• 5?8 years of hands-on software development experience.
• Strong proficiency in Node.js (JavaScript/TypeScript).
• Solid, practical experience with GraphQL (Apollo/Federation/DataLoader).
• Experience with relational/non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB).
• Strong understanding of API design, microservices, and RESTful principles.
• Experience with unit testing (Jest/Mocha), Git, CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of API security, performance, and scalability.
• Degree in a relevant field.

Work Arrangements

• Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
• Contract type: Contract.