Senior Node.js Backend Developer

Tekskills Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tekskills Inc. is seeking a Senior Node.js Backend Developer in Chennai to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs. You will work with REST and GraphQL APIs, leveraging AWS Lambda and AWS SDK, with MongoDB, PostgreSQL, and MySQL databases.

Strong JavaScript skills and TypeScript proficiency are required. The role emphasizes secure, high-performance backend design, collaboration with frontend teams, and ongoing code reviews.

Qualifications

• 68 years of experience in Node.js/Backend Development.
• Strong JavaScript and Node.js programming skills.
• Experience with Express.js.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL.
• Experience with Git and version control workflows.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of web security best practices.
• Basic understanding of AWS services: AWS Lambda, Amazon S3, API Gateway.
• Experience with AWS SDK.
• Working knowledge of TypeScript.
• Experience with ORM frameworks such as Sequelize, Mongoose.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications and REST APIs using Node.js.
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable backend solutions.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and cross-functional teams.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Implement database and caching solutions.
• Write technical documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript

Express.js

REST API Development

GraphQL APIs

TypeScript

AWS Lambda

AWS SDK

Sequelize

Mongoose

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Git

Asynchronous programming

Event-driven architecture

Web security

Tools

AWS Lambda

Amazon S3

API Gateway

Job description

Position: Backend Node.js Developer

Experience: 5-7 Years
Work Shift: 1:30 PM 10:30 PM

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Node.js Backend Developer to build and maintain scalable backend applications and APIs. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in Node.js, REST APIs, AWS Lambda, and modern backend development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain backend applications and REST APIs using Node.js.
• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable backend solutions.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and cross-functional teams.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
• Implement database and caching solutions.
• Write technical documentation.
• Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

• 68 years of experience in Node.js/Backend Development.
• Strong JavaScript and Node.js programming skills.
• Experience with Express.js.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with databases such as:
• MongoDB
• PostgreSQL
• MySQL
• Experience with Git and version control workflows.
• Strong understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of web security best practices.
• Basic understanding of AWS services:
• AWS Lambda (Must Have)
• Amazon S3
• API Gateway
• Experience with AWS SDK.
• Working knowledge of TypeScript.
• Experience with ORM frameworks such as:
• Sequelize
• Mongoose

Must-Have Skills

• Node.js
• AWS Lambda
• REST API Development
• JavaScript
• Express.js
• TypeScript
• AWS SDK
• MongoDB/PostgreSQL/MySQL
• Sequelize or Mongoose