Sr. Backend Developer - Node.js

Accenture PLC; Ernakulam; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking a skilled Node.js Sr. Backend Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs in Kochi. You will work closely with frontend, DevOps, and product teams to deliver robust applications.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of hands-on experience with Node.js, TypeScript, and cloud services, plus a graduation in relevant field. Strong understanding of server-side logic, databases, and modern backend frameworks is essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on Node.js backend development.
• Graduation completed in a relevant field.
• Strong knowledge of Node.js and TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Design, code, debug, and unit test large backend applications.
• Collaborate on technical implementation and guide other developers.
• Assimilate new skills and technologies quickly.
• Maintain product quality and meet standards.
• Deliver tasks to agreed timelines with accountability.
• Follow architecture guidelines from Solution Design team.
• Develop eCommerce backend components and integrations.
• Stay updated with new technologies and trends.
• Act as a troubleshooter for complex incidents.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

Education

Graduation

Tools

SonarQube

Job description

Job Title – Sr. Backend Developer – Node.js - Sr. Analyst - ACS SONG Management Level: Level 10 - Sr. Analyst Location: Kochi Must have skills: Node.js, TypeScript Good to have skills: SonarQube Experience: 3-5 years of experience is required Educational Qualification: Graduation (Accurate educational details should capture)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Node.js Sr. Backend Developer with 3–5 years of hands‑on experience to join our development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable backend systems and RESTful APIs. You should have a strong understanding of server‑side logic, database integration, and modern backend frameworks. As a key member of our backend team, you will work closely with frontend developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to deliver robust and high‑performance applications. A deep understanding of Node.js, JavaScript (or TypeScript), and cloud services is essential for success in this role.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Designing, coding, debugging, unit testing, and documenting large, complex software applications
• Collaborate on technical implementation, assist other developers and consultants in implementation and development
• Demonstrate capability to effectively assimilate new skills and use of new technologies.
• Exceptional productivity and attention to product quality issues
• Be accountable to deliver the task to the agreed standards
• Adhere to development standards and architectural guidelines set by the Solution Design team
• Develop all technical aspects of eCommerce stores, from commerce to content and all integration with external systems
• Maintain current technical knowledge to support rapidly changing technology, being always on a look out for new technologies and work with management and development team in bringing new technologies on board
• Demonstrate abilities to effectively communicate ideas and to mentor less experienced team members
• Motivated to independently monitor and appraise emerging trends and technologies in software engineering and make recommendations or undertake independent research to validate new ideas
• Act as the key trouble‑shooter in complex/escalated incidents
• Provide innovative ideas and solutions in an ever‑changing environment with up‑to‑date knowledge regarding existing technologies.

Professional and Technical Skills

• Strong development skills in Node.js and TypeScript
• Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.
• Hands‑on experience with package managers like npm, yarn, etc.
• Sound understanding of asynchronous programming
• Should have strong acumen in Data Structures, Algorithms, problem‑solving and Logical/Analytical skills.
• Thorough understanding of Design principles and implementation of different types of Design patterns.
• Experience in RDBMS or NoSQL databases and writing SQL queries
• Hands‑on experience in creating RESTful web services and consuming web services
• Experience and/or strong understanding in GraphQL development
• Hands‑on experience with frameworks such as Express, Fastify, Nest JS etc.
• Keep informed of advancements in the field of Node.js development.
• Hands‑on experience with any of the logging frameworks
• Experience of writing unit test cases like Jest.
• Familiar with CI/CD pipeline
• Good understanding of any of the cloud technologies.
• Hands‑on experience in using code quality tools like SonarQube.
• Experience with Code management tools.
• Hands‑on experience with Caching mechanisms.

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About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com

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