NodeJS Software Engineer

Stratpoint Technologies; Mandaluyong; Hybrid; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

HMO coverage

13th month pay

Vacation and sick leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Stratpoint Technologies is seeking talented Mid to Senior Backend Software Engineers to join our engineering team. You will contribute to backend development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure secure, scalable backend systems integrated with frontend applications.

You will design high-performance services, implement secure APIs, and mentor junior engineers while staying current with new backend technologies.

Qualifications

• Proficient in designing RESTful APIs and RESTful principles.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design and implementation of high-performance backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, frontend/backend engineers, and architects.
• Implement secure, modular, scalable, and maintainable backend solutions.
• Integrate multiple endpoints, data sources, and databases into cohesive systems.
• Develop and maintain secure REST and GraphQL APIs with best practices for frontend-backend integration.
• Ensure security and data protection across all application layers.
• Write unit and integration tests using Jest or Mocha.
• Optimize backend performance and data schemas to meet business needs.
• Follow API versioning and deprecation policies.
• Collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD and smooth deployments.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and knowledge base.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and uphold best practices.
• Participate in on-call rotations and resolve production incidents.
• Stay updated with backend trends and propose innovative solutions.

Skills

Node.js

TypeScript

REST API design

Agile/Scrum

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

Jest

Mocha

GraphQL

Job description

Job Description:

Who We Are

We are trusted, modern technology leaders in:

• Agile Software Development
• Quality Assurance
• Cloud Consulting and Managed Services
• Data Engineering and Analytics
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

We use technology to enrich experiences, empower businesses, and uplift communities.

Our C.A.R.E. Values

• nourish Creativity
• embody Agility
• manifest Reliability
• pursue Evolution

The Role

We are seeking talented and motivated Mid to Senior level Backend Software Engineers to join our dynamic engineering team. As a Backend Software Engineer, you will contribute to the backend development efforts, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, and ensure seamless integration to backend systems by frontend applications while also providing security, scalability, and availability to the platform.

The Benefits

At Stratpoint, we enjoy the autonomy, lack of bureaucracy, and the freedom to experiment but without the chaos. We’re like a startup but with adult supervision.

You will be supported by capable management of HR, Finance, and IT that adheres to the highest standards of integrity and good governance.

Hybrid is our mode of work, but when we need to come together, we have inviting open floor office spaces designed to spark gatherings, collaboration, and camaraderie.

Stratpoint Employees Enjoy

• SSS, Pag-ibig and Philhealth benefits + company contribution
• a monthly miscellaneous allowance
• 13th month pay based on your monthly rate.
• Vacation and Sick leave
• Wellness programs such as Wellness Wednesdays
• HMO coverage
• Team buildings and quarterly events (company outings and festive celebrations for Chinese New Year, Valentines, Halloween, and Christmas)
• And, friendly intramural competitions

Your Team

You will work closely with our business partners, the household brands in technology, such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Outsystems.

Your Responsibilities

• Participate in the design and implementation of high-performance, platform agnostic, and secure backend systems particularly using Node.js and TypeScript.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, frontend engineers, backend engineers, and technical architects to translate product requirements into technical solutions.
• Implement design decisions, emphasizing security, modularity, scalability, and maintainability.
• Seamlessly integrate multiple endpoints, data sources, and databases (RDBMS, NoSQL, In-Memory) into a cohesive backend system.
• Develop, implement and maintain secure and scalable REST and GraphQL APIs that adheres to best practices which enables seamless and secured integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Security and data protection implementation at all levels of the application.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests using tools specifically using Jest or Mocha.
• Optimize backend performance, identifying and addressing bottlenecks to ensure a smooth user experience. Including performant data design and schemas, optimized according to business processes and requirements.
• Ensure compliance with API versioning and deprecation policies.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and continuous integration processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentations such as source code documentation, API, DFS, IFS and knowledgebase.
• Mentor junior backend engineers, conduct code reviews, and ensure that best practices are always followed.
• Participate in on-call rotations and provide timely resolution to production incidents and issues.
• Stay current with the latest trends and advancements in backend development, proposing and implementing innovative solutions and building up own skills and other backend technologies.

About You

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of professional backend development experience, with a focus on Node.js and TypeScript
• Strong understanding of backend build tools, configuration tools, and package managers
• Proficiency in creating RESTful APIs and an understanding of RESTful principles and best practices. Working experience in implementing GraphQL API is highly desirable
• Experience with unit testing frameworks, specifically using Jest and Mocha; performance optimization and troubleshooting techniques.
• Experience in operating systems and server management is a plus.
• Experience with version control using Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Great problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in Agile or Scrum development methodologies.
• Familiar with microservices and Serverless framework(Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS).

Nice To Have Skills

• Familiarity with CI/CD processes and DevOps practices is a plus.
• Familiarity with containerized development environments.

The requirements listed in this job description are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to satisfy every requirement or meet every qualification listed. If your skills are transferable and you are in the ballpark of what we are looking for, we encourage you to submit an application. We look forward to getting to know you more!