Node.js Backend Engineer — Scalable APIs & Cloud

TaskVerse; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Health insurance plans

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing learning and development

Training programs

Certifications

Participation in industry conferences

Job summary

Covetus is seeking a highly skilled Node.js Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power our digital solutions. You will collaborate with frontend, architects, product managers, and DevOps to deliver high-quality software.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of Node.js experience, strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills, and hands-on knowledge of RESTful APIs, databases, cloud platforms, and containerization with Docker/Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of Node.js development experience building scalable backend services.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservices architecture.
• Solid understanding of databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or similar.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and RESTful APIs using Node.js.
• Build reusable, efficient, and secure server-side components to optimize application performance.
• Develop microservices and integrate with third-party services and APIs to enhance functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features and enhancements.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability, ensuring high performance under load.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in existing applications to maintain smooth operation.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to best practices and standards.
• Implement security measures and data protection protocols to safeguard sensitive information.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and follow established development standards.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines, automate deployment processes, and ensure smooth releases.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript/TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Databases

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

Job description

Covetus is seeking a highly skilled Node.js Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power our digital solutions. You will collaborate with frontend, architects, product managers, and DevOps to deliver high-quality software.

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of Node.js experience, strong JavaScript/TypeScript skills, and hands-on knowledge of RESTful APIs, databases, cloud platforms, and containerization with Docker/Kubernetes.