Node JS Developer

amIT Global Solutions; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

amIT Global Solutions in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an experienced Backend Developer specializing in Node.js to design and implement scalable server-side solutions. You will collaborate with front-end teams and write unit tests to ensure quality.

Key duties include optimizing performance, mentoring junior developers, and aligning with modern microservices and API design. This role demands strong problem-solving and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of backend development with Node.js.
• Experience with relational databases e.g., MS SQL Server.
• Strong understanding of microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with common Node.js libraries like Express.js or Nest.js.
• Knowledge of authentication mechanisms (JWT, OAuth, Passport).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Experience with testing frameworks (Mocha, Jest, Chai).
• Understanding of WebSocket for real-time communication.
• Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust backend solutions using Node.js.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with front-end teams to integrate client-side elements.
• Implement unit tests to ensure quality and reliability.
• Optimize performance and scalability of applications.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Stay current with technologies and best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to their growth.

Skills

Node.js

Microservices

RESTful API

Express.js

JWT/OAuth

CI/CD

Unit testing

Docker

Kubernetes

Redis

Security best practices

PM2

WebSocket

SQL Server

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

PM2

Docker

Kubernetes

MS SQL Server

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable backend solutions using Node.js.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Implement Unit test to ensure the quality and reliability of the codebase.
• Optimize application performance and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices in backend development.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to their growth and development.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend development using Node.js
• Experience with relational databases e.g., MsSQL Server
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design principles
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in using process management tools such as PM2 for monitoring, managing, and scaling Node.js applications in production environments
• Familiarity with popular Node.js libraries and frameworks such as Express.js, Socket.IO, Koa, Nest.js, or Hapi.js
• Experience with authentication and authorization mechanisms such as JWT, OAuth, or Passport.js
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming and handling of asynchronous operations in Node.js using Promises, async/await, or callbacks.
• Understanding of event-driven architecture and proficiency in using EventEmitter and other event-driven patterns in Node.js applications.
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Mocha, Chai, Jest, or Jasmine for writing unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests for Node.js applications.
• Knowledge of caching mechanisms such as Redis or Hazelcast for improving the performance and scalability of Node.js applications.
• Understanding of security best practices and techniques for securing Node.js applications against common vulnerabilities such as SQL injection, XSS, CSRF, and DDOS attacks.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI, or Travis CI.
• Understanding of WebSocket protocols and proficiency in using WebSockets for real-time communication in Node.js applications.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes for deploying and managing Node.js applications in containerized environments.
• Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques for Node.js applications, including profiling, caching, lazy loading, and minimizing I/O operations.