Node.JS Developer

Synechron; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Global offices

Paid leave

Maternity/Paternity leave

Insurance plan

Retirement plan

Education policy

Commuter benefits

Training programs

Udemy access

Coaching

Challenging projects

Diverse culture

Job summary

Synechron in Menlo Park, CA is seeking a Node.js Developer to design, build, test, and maintain scalable server-side apps and APIs. You’ll collaborate with frontend and product teams to deliver robust software solutions.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in CS or related field, 5+ years of Node.js experience, and hands-on experience with Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify, plus REST/JSON, SQL/NoSQL, and automated testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional Node.js development experience.
• Experience with Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify.
• Strong understanding of REST APIs, JSON, HTTP, and web services.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Proficient in Git and version-control workflows.
• Experience writing automated tests (Jest, Mocha, or Chai).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications and backend services with Node.js.
• Design, build, and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Write clean, efficient, testable code.
• Collaborate with frontend developers and product managers.
• Participate in code reviews and documentation.
• Monitor performance and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Follow Agile practices and participate in sprints.

Skills

Node.js development

REST APIs

Express.js

NestJS or Fastify

SQL/NoSQL databases

Git

Automated testing (Jest/Mocha/Chai)

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MongoDB

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Redis

Docker

CI/CD pipelines

AWS/Azure/GCP

RabbitMQ/Kafka

Job description

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.

Position Summary

We are looking for a skilled Node.js Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining scalable server-side applications and APIs. You will work closely with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver reliable and high-quality software solutions.

Additional Information*

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Menlo Park, CA is $100k - $120k/year & benefits (see below).

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications and backend services using Node.js.
• Design, build, and integrate RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Work with databases such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Redis.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Implement authentication, authorization, data validation, and security best practices.
• Perform unit, integration, and performance testing.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation.
• Monitor application performance and support continuous improvement.
• Follow Agile development practices and participate in sprint planning and daily stand-ups.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in Node.js development.
• Experience with Node.js frameworks such as Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify.
• Good understanding of REST APIs, JSON, HTTP, and web services.
• Experience working with SQL and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Git and version-control workflows.
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and error handling.
• Experience writing automated tests using tools such as Jest, Mocha, or Chai.
• Understanding of software development life cycle and Agile methodologies.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with TypeScript.
• Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with message brokers such as RabbitMQ or Kafka.
• Understanding of microservices and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Knowledge of application monitoring and logging tools.
• Experience with performance optimization and scalability.

We offer:

• A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
• Maternity & paternity leave plans.
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
• Retirement savings plans.
• A higher education certification policy.
• Commuter benefits (varies by region).
• Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A flat and approachable organization.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.

SYNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.