Senior Software Engineer - Node

Creative Chaos; Pakistan; Hybrid; PKR 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Work From Home

OPD

Training and Development

Job summary

Creative Chaos is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Node.js) to lead backend development across multiple platforms. You will design RESTful APIs, ensure security and performance, and mentor junior engineers while driving team strength.

Candidates should have 3-5 years of professional experience, strong JavaScript skills, and proficiency with Node.js frameworks. A Bachelor's in CS/SE and knowledge of databases like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of professional industry experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript technologies.
• Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks ExpressJS/NestJS.
• Knowledge and experience in writing backend components and RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of security standards and compliances.
• Experience with relational and schemaless databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Experience with writing unit tests and ensuring high test coverage (≥90%).
• Familiar with version control and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements.
• Estimate assigned tasks.
• Write code and unit tests.
• Collaborate with other team members.
• Tune your code for enhanced security and performance.
• Maintain systems by fixing any existing issues.
• Update issue tracking software.
• Provide status updates.
• Communicate with client.
• Control versions of your code.
• Research new technologies.
• Lead a team of software engineers.
• Mentor team members through training and guidance.
• Upgrade skills and knowledge.
• Evaluate candidates for open positions.

Skills

JavaScript

Node.js

REST APIs

Security

Unit testing

Mentoring

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

ExpressJS

NestJS

GitHub

JIRA

Job description

Job Summary

A Senior Software Engineer for Node is an associate at Creative Chaos who is mainly responsible for developing server applications of various software platforms including but not limited to writing Restful APIs to be consumed by client applications. A senior software engineer makes sure that the functionality, security and performance of the server application is as per the design and is completely bug free. Senior engineers have a responsibility to mentor their juniors and build team strength through training.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements
• Estimate assigned tasks
• Write code and unit tests
• Collaborate with other team members
• Tune your code for enhanced security and performance
• Maintain systems by fixing any existing issues
• Update issue tracking software
• Provide status updates
• Communicate with client
• Control versions of your code
• Research new technologies
• Lead a team of software engineers
• Mentor team members through training and guidance
• Upgrade skills and knowledge
• Evaluate candidates for open positions

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelors in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience in professional industry
• Strong communication skills
• Strong proficiency in Javascript technologies
• Knowledge of NodeJS and its available frameworks such as ExpressJS and NestJS
• Knowledge and experience in writing backend components and Restful APIs
• Understanding of security standards and compliances
• Experience with different relational and schemaless databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL and MongoDB
• Creating database structure for the required functionality
• Experience with writing unit tests and ensuring the minimum 90% test coverage
• Knowledge of and experience with Github, JIRA and other collaboration tools
• Understanding of fundamental concepts and design principles
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies
• Flexible attitude and versatile personality
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong influence among team members

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Work From Home
• OPD
• Training and Development