Lead Node.js Backend Engineer - Scalable Microservices

Freecharge Biz; United States; Remote; USD 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

FreeChargeBiz in Gurugram is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer (Node.js) to design and build scalable backend systems powering fintech products. You will lead architecture, guide engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure software.

The role focuses on high-performance microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native solutions on AWS, with 5-7 years of experience and a strong emphasis on system design and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of backend development experience.
• Proficient in Node.js and Express.js.
• Experience with microservices and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS.
• Knowledge of REST APIs, databases, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, architecture, development, and deployment of scalable enterprise applications.
• Drive end-to-end system design and technical decisions for backend platforms.
• Design scalable microservices-based applications using Node.js and modern backend technologies.
• Define HLD and LLD to ensure scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Build and optimize RESTful APIs, serverless applications, and event-driven architectures.

Skills

JavaScript

Node.js

Express.js

System design

Microservices

Event-driven

REST APIs

Serverless

AWS

JWT/OAuth

Security

MySQL/PostgreSQL

MongoDB/DynamoDB

Job description

FreeChargeBiz in Gurugram is seeking a Lead Software Development Engineer (Node.js) to design and build scalable backend systems powering fintech products. You will lead architecture, guide engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, secure software.

The role focuses on high-performance microservices, RESTful APIs, and cloud-native solutions on AWS, with 5-7 years of experience and a strong emphasis on system design and engineering excellence.