Senior Node.js Web Developer

Integrated Solutions Tawantech; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Node.js Web Developer to lead backend initiatives and architect high-performance applications. You will design scalable systems, mentor junior developers, and work closely with cross-functional teams to optimize backend services. The role involves developing RESTful and GraphQL APIs, ensuring security and maintainability, and contributing to CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. Strong knowledge in Node.js and microservices is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and implementing backend systems with Node.js.
• Strong understanding of RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement scalable backend systems using Node.js.
• Lead the development of APIs ensuring best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and drive architectural decisions.

Skills

Node.js

RESTful APIs

GraphQL APIs

Microservices

Mentoring

CI/CD

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Node.js Web Developer to lead backend development initiatives and help architect scalable, high-performance web applications. You will work closely with engineering leadership, mentor junior developers, and take ownership of critical backend services and API design.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, architect, and implement robust, scalable backend systems using Node.js.
• Lead the development of RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, ensuring best practices in performance, security, and maintainability.
• Drive architectural decisions involving microservices, message queues, caching layers, and distributed systems.
• Optimize existing systems for performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams—frontend, DevOps, product, and QA—to deliver high-quality features.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, set coding standards, and mentor junior/mid-level developers.
• Manage and troubleshoot production issues, ensuring high availability of backend services.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
• Champion best practices around testing, documentation, observability, and security.