Node.js Backend Engineer — APIs, Microservices, Cloud

Capgemini; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini in Durham, United States, is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable Node.js services and RESTful APIs. You will build secure server-side components, implement microservices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features with high performance and reliability.

The role involves optimizing applications, debugging, and following best practices for security and documentation, while engaging in code reviews and CI/CD processes with the

Qualifications

• Experience with Express.js, NestJS, or similar Node.js frameworks.
• Strong understanding of RESTful API development.
• Experience with asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of authentication mechanisms such as JWT, OAuth, and SSO.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js.
• Build reusable, efficient, and secure server-side components.
• Develop microservices and integrate with third-party services and APIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Implement security and data protection best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and follow software development standards.
• Work with DevOps teams for CI/CD implementation and deployment.

Skills

Express.js

NestJS

RESTful APIs

Async programming

Authentication (JWT/OAuth/SSO)

Git

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Docker

Tools

Docker

Git

Cloud platforms

Job description

Capgemini in Durham, United States, is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to design, develop, and maintain scalable Node.js services and RESTful APIs. You will build secure server-side components, implement microservices, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features with high performance and reliability.

The role involves optimizing applications, debugging, and following best practices for security and documentation, while engaging in code reviews and CI/CD processes with the