Nodejs developer

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

Job summary

A tech consulting firm is seeking a skilled backend developer to design, develop, and maintain services using Node.js. You will create APIs and collaborate with cross-functional teams to address scalable challenges in a dynamic environment. Ideal candidates must have strong experience with Node.js, a solid grasp of asynchronous programming, and practical knowledge of databases. The position promises rich exposure to modern DevOps practices, ensuring robust services for diverse applications.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and event loops.
• Experience with backend frameworks like Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js.
• Design and implement RESTful/GraphQL APIs.
• Integrate backend systems with databases and third-party services.
• Optimize backend performance and application security.

Skills

Node.js

Asynchronous programming

Event loops

Promises

Express.js

NestJS

Fastify

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

RESTful APIs

GraphQL services

Git

Agile practices

Job description

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients

JobType: full-time

In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain backend services using Node.js and related frameworks. You will collaborate with product managers, frontend engineers, and DevOps teams to deliver APIs and services that are performant, secure, and easy to evolve. The position offers exposure to cloud-native architectures, modern DevOps practices, and real-world scalability challenges in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, test, and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js and frameworks such as Express, Fastify, or NestJS.
• Design and implement RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs to support web and mobile applications.
• Integrate backend systems with databases (SQL and NoSQL), third-party services, and external APIs.
• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.
• Ensure application security, data integrity, and compliance with industry standards.
• Optimize backend performance, reliability, and scalability under varying traffic loads.
• Collaborate in Agile/Scrum teams with frontend, product, and DevOps stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain automated tests and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor, debug, and resolve production issues using logging and monitoring tools.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming, event loops, Promises, and async/await.
• Experience working with backend frameworks such as Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify.
• Practical knowledge of databases, including SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis).
• Familiarity with building and consuming RESTful APIs or GraphQL services.
• Understanding of performance optimization, debugging, and backend security fundamentals.
• Comfort working with Git, collaborative code reviews, and Agile development practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a mindset focused on code quality.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively in cross-functional teams.