Backend Node.js Developer - REST APIs & WebSockets

The Briefed; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

The Briefed is seeking a backend developer to build and maintain server-side applications using Node.js, integrating RESTful APIs, and collaborating with front-end teams.

The role emphasizes real-time features with Socket.io, performance optimization, security, and clean, well-documented code. You'll work with MongoDB/MySQL/PostgreSQL and modern JS frameworks like React/Next.js, staying current with CI/CD and cloud basics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering is required.
• 2–3 years of experience in Node.js development.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, Node.js, and Express.js.
• Experience with React.js and/or Next.js.
• Experience with Socket.io or WebSocket-based applications.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Understanding of Git and software development best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side applications using Node.js.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing components.
• Develop real-time communication features using Socket.io.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and database efficiency.
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues.

Skills

JavaScript

Node.js

Express.js

React.js

Next.js

Socket.io

WebSockets

REST API development

MongoDB

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Git

TypeScript

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain server-side applications using Node.js.
• Build and integrate RESTful APIs and backend services.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing components.
• Develop real-time communication features using Socket.io.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and database efficiency.
• Write clean, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science,
• Software Engineering (mandatory)
• 2–3 years of experience in Node.js development.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript, Node.js, and Express.js.
• Experience with React.js and/or Next.js.
• Experience with Socket.io or WebSocket-based applications.
• Familiarity with REST APIs and database technologies (MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL).
• Understanding of Git and software development best practices.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with TypeScript.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred

• Experience with TypeScript.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with Docker and CI/CD pipelines.

Technical skills

• JavaScript, Node.js, and Express.js
• React.js and/or Next.js
• Socket.io and WebSockets (real-time communication)
• REST API development
• MongoDB, MySQL, or PostgreSQL
• Git
• TypeScript, AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, and CI/CD (preferred)

Soft skills

• Collaboration with front-end developers
• Troubleshooting and problem solving
• Writing clean, well-documented code
• Attention to security and performance