Node.js Backend Engineer for Scalable APIs & Microservices

Covetus; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Covetus is seeking a highly skilled Node.js Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. You will collaborate with frontend developers, architects, product managers, and DevOps to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Design and implement scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices, focusing on speed, security, and reliability. Strong emphasis on CI/CD, code quality, and best practices in Node.js ecosystems.

Qualifications

• Experience building scalable backend services and RESTful APIs.
• Strong knowledge of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with authentication mechanisms such as JWT, OAuth, and SSO.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker).

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 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

RESTful API development

Asynchronous programming

Authentication mechanisms (JWT/OAuth/‑

Git version control

CI/CD concepts

Tools

Express.js

NestJS

Git

Docker

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Covetus is seeking a highly skilled Node.js Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. You will collaborate with frontend developers, architects, product managers, and DevOps to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Design and implement scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices, focusing on speed, security, and reliability. Strong emphasis on CI/CD, code quality, and best practices in Node.js ecosystems.