Node.js Developer – Server-Side Application Development

The Elite Job; Bethel (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development

Remote or hybrid options

Code reviews

Job summary

The Elite Job is seeking a skilled Node.js Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain robust server-side applications. You will build scalable backend services, RESTful APIs, and integrate third-party systems while ensuring security and performance.

You will collaborate with frontend teams, QA, and project managers to deliver reliable software aligned with business needs. The role emphasizes modern architecture, asynchronous programming, and deployment practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend development with Node.js and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable Node.js backend services.
• Develop and document RESTful APIs and integrate external systems.
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability of server-side applications.

Skills

Node.js

JavaScript/TypeScript

RESTful APIs

Database integration

Auth & Security

Git

Testing frameworks

CI/CD

Cloud

Docker

Linux

API design

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/related field

Tools

Express.js

Fastify

NestJS

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

JWT/OAuth2

Docker

GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket

Job description

1. Job Summary

The Elite Job is seeking a skilled, motivated, and detail-oriented Node.js Developer to join our software development team and contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of reliable server-side applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of JavaScript, backend programming, API development, database integration, and modern web application architecture. As a Node.js Developer, you will be responsible for building scalable backend services, developing efficient RESTful APIs, integrating third-party applications, and ensuring the performance, security, and reliability of server-side systems. You will collaborate with frontend developers, UI/UX designers, quality assurance engineers, project managers, and other technical professionals to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business and customer requirements. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, database management, authentication mechanisms, and application deployment processes. You will participate in the complete software development lifecycle, from understanding project requirements and designing technical solutions to writing code, conducting tests, resolving issues, and supporting production applications. At The Elite Job, we value continuous learning, technical excellence, teamwork, and practical problem-solving. This position offers an opportunity to strengthen backend development expertise, work on meaningful software projects, and contribute to the development of dependable digital products.

2. Key Responsibilities

• Backend Application Development: Design, develop, implement, and maintain robust server-side applications using Node.js and appropriate JavaScript or TypeScript technologies.
• API Development and Integration: Build, document, test, and maintain RESTful APIs and, where required, GraphQL services to support communication between frontend applications, databases, and external systems.
• Application Architecture: Develop maintainable, modular, and reusable backend components using suitable design patterns, coding standards, and architectural principles.
• Database Management: Design and maintain database schemas, queries, indexes, and data-access layers using relational databases such as PostgreSQL or MySQL and NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, according to project requirements.
• Performance Optimization: Identify performance bottlenecks, optimize database queries, improve request-processing efficiency, and implement appropriate caching and asynchronous processing strategies.
• Authentication and Authorization: Implement secure user authentication, role-based access control, session management, and token-based authentication using suitable technologies.
• Security Implementation: Follow secure coding practices to protect applications against common vulnerabilities, unauthorized access, data exposure, injection attacks, and other potential security threats.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Write and maintain unit tests, integration tests, and automated tests using appropriate testing frameworks to ensure application reliability and reduce software defects.
• Error Handling and Logging: Implement effective error-handling mechanisms, structured logging, monitoring, and diagnostic processes to identify and resolve application issues.
• Third-Party Integrations: Integrate external APIs, payment services, notification systems, cloud services, and other business applications as required.
• Code Review and Collaboration: Participate in peer code reviews, provide constructive feedback, follow team coding standards, and collaborate with developers to improve code quality.
• Application Deployment: Support application deployment, environment configuration, continuous integration, and continuous delivery processes using suitable development and deployment tools.
• Production Support: Investigate reported bugs, troubleshoot backend issues, resolve technical problems, and contribute to maintaining application availability and stability.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare and maintain API documentation, database documentation, configuration guides, technical specifications, and development notes.
• Agile Development: Participate in sprint planning, daily stand-up meetings, backlog discussions, sprint reviews, and retrospective meetings when working within an Agile team.
• Continuous Improvement: Research emerging backend technologies, evaluate development tools, and recommend improvements to application performance, security, maintainability, and scalability.

3. Required Skills and Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Candidates with relevant technical certifications, practical experience, personal projects, or demonstrable backend development skills may also be considered.
• A strong understanding of programming fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and software development principles is essential.

Technical Skills

• Node.js: Good understanding of Node.js architecture, runtime behavior, asynchronous operations, event loops, and server-side JavaScript development.
• JavaScript and TypeScript: Proficiency in modern JavaScript features, including promises, async/await, modules, closures, and error handling. Experience with TypeScript is an advantage.
• Backend Frameworks: Practical knowledge of Express.js, Fastify, NestJS, or other relevant Node.js frameworks.
• API Development: Experience creating and consuming RESTful APIs, handling HTTP methods and status codes, validating requests, and managing API errors.
• Database Technologies: Understanding of SQL and/or NoSQL databases, data modeling, query optimization, database relationships, and transaction management.
• Authentication and Security: Familiarity with JWT, OAuth 2.0, secure password hashing, access permissions, and common backend security practices.
• Version Control: Experience using Git and platforms such as GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket.
• Testing Tools: Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, Vitest, or Supertest.
• Development Tools: Familiarity with npm or another package manager, Postman or similar API testing tools, and modern code editors.
• Cloud and Deployment: Basic knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud, along with deployment and environment configuration practices.
• Containerization: Familiarity with Docker and container-based development workflows is beneficial.
• CI/CD: Understanding of continuous integration and deployment pipelines is an advantage.
• Operating Systems: Basic knowledge of Linux commands, environment variables, process management, and server configuration.
• Web Fundamentals: Understanding of HTTP, JSON, DNS basics, client-server communication, and web application architecture.

General Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing clean, maintainable code.
• Ability to understand technical requirements and translate them into practical development solutions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple development tasks and meet agreed deadlines.
• A proactive attitude toward learning new tools, frameworks, and industry practices.

4. Experience

Entry-Level Candidates and Freshers

• Basic knowledge of Node.js, JavaScript, and backend application development.
• Understanding of APIs, databases, and common programming concepts.
• Academic projects, internships, personal applications, or GitHub repositories demonstrating practical skills are advantageous.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and develop professional programming practices.

Mid-Level Candidates

• Approximately 2-5 years of relevant experience in Node.js development or backend software engineering.
• Demonstrated experience building, testing, deploying, and maintaining server-side applications.
• Practical knowledge of database integration, API security, performance optimization, and debugging.
• Ability to work independently on assigned modules and collaborate effectively with other developers.

Senior-Level Candidates

• Typically 5 or more years of relevant software development experience, with substantial hands-on backend expertise.
• Experience designing scalable backend systems, evaluating architecture, and resolving complex technical challenges.
• Ability to guide development practices, review code, mentor junior engineers, and support technical decision-making.
• Experience requirements may vary according to the seniority of the position. Candidates should highlight relevant projects, technical achievements, and practical programming experience in their applications.

5. Working Hours

The Node.js Developer will work according to the agreed schedule, project requirements, and applicable employment policies.

Employment Schedule: Full-time, with part-time or contract arrangements considered where available.

Typical Working Hours: Approximately 8 hours per day, five days per week, subject to the employment agreement.

Flexible Scheduling: Flexible start and finish times may be available depending on team coordination and business needs.

Remote Work: Remote or hybrid arrangements may be offered for eligible positions, subject to confirmation during recruitment.

Team Meetings: Participation in scheduled planning sessions, technical discussions, code reviews, and project updates is expected.

Deadline Management: Employees should organize their work effectively and deliver assigned tasks within agreed timelines.

Additional Hours: Occasional additional hours may be required for important releases, production incidents, or critical project milestones, in accordance with applicable policies.

The confirmed working schedule, time zone requirements, and work arrangement will be communicated during the recruitment process.

6. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of backend programming concepts and the Node.js execution model.
• Knowledge of asynchronous programming, event-driven systems, and efficient request handling.
• Understanding of database design, data integrity, query optimization, and application-to-database communication.
• Familiarity with REST API design, HTTP protocols, JSON data exchange, and API documentation.
• Awareness of secure software development practices, data protection, and access-control mechanisms.
• Understanding of software testing, debugging, version control, and deployment workflows.
• Knowledge of application monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting techniques.

Professional Skills

• Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze complex technical issues, identify root causes, and implement reliable solutions.
• Communication: Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to developers, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Teamwork: Willingness to share knowledge, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to common development goals.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks, estimate development effort, and manage competing deadlines.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new frameworks, tools, and technologies as project requirements evolve.
• Attention to Detail: Commitment to accurate implementation, effective testing, and consistent coding standards.
• Ownership: Ability to take responsibility for assigned features, investigate problems, and follow tasks through to completion.
• Continuous Learning: Interest in improving programming skills and keeping up with relevant backend development practices.

Key Abilities

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and implementation plans.
• Develop reusable backend services that can be maintained and extended over time.
• Identify and resolve bugs, performance issues, and integration problems.
• Work effectively with frontend developers and other engineering specialists.
• Evaluate technical alternatives and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain clear documentation and communicate development progress.
• Balance application performance, security, maintainability, and delivery timelines.

7. Benefits

The Elite Job aims to support professional growth, employee engagement, and a productive working environment. Depending on the position, employment arrangement, location, and applicable company policies, potential benefits may include:

• Competitive Compensation: Salary or contract rates aligned with the roles responsibilities, skills, experience, and employment terms.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Potential remote or hybrid working opportunities for eligible positions.
• Professional Development: Opportunities to strengthen Node.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, database, cloud, and software architecture skills.
• Learning Resources: Access to relevant technical documentation, learning materials, workshops, or training opportunities where available.
• Career Advancement: Opportunities to progress toward senior developer, backend engineer, technical lead, or software architect roles based on performance and business needs.
• Collaborative Environment: Opportunities to work with developers and other professionals on shared technical objectives.
• Modern Development Practices: Exposure to version control, automated testing, API development, code reviews, and contemporary software engineering workflows.
• Performance Recognition: Potential recognition for quality contributions, reliable delivery, and meaningful improvements to software products.
• Work-Life Balance: Clear priorities and reasonable workload planning, subject to project schedules and business requirements.
• Employment Benefits: Any applicable paid leave, insurance, retirement contributions, or other statutory and company benefits will depend on the confirmed employment terms.
• Specific benefits, compensation details, and eligibility criteria will be provided during the hiring process. No benefit should be considered guaranteed unless it is confirmed in the formal offer.

8. Why Join The Elite Job?

Joining The Elite Job offers an opportunity to contribute to backend application development while building valuable professional experience in modern software engineering.

• As a Node.js Developer, you will have the opportunity to apply your programming knowledge to practical development challenges, improve your understanding of server-side architecture, and develop software components that support reliable digital experiences.
• Build Your Technical Expertise: Strengthen your knowledge of Node.js, modern JavaScript, APIs, databases, testing, application security, and deployment practices.
• Contribute to Meaningful Projects: Participate in backend development activities that support business functionality, application reliability, and improved user experiences.
• Develop Your Career: Build a strong foundation for future opportunities in backend engineering, full-stack development, cloud engineering, and technical leadership.
• Collaborate and Learn: Exchange ideas with colleagues, participate in code reviews, and learn through practical problem-solving and shared technical discussions.
• Focus on Quality: Contribute to maintainable, secure, and scalable software by following sound engineering principles and continuous improvement practices.
• Grow Through Challenges: Gain experience investigating bugs, improving application performance, integrating external services, and solving real-world development problems.
• Explore Modern Technologies: Depending on project requirements, gain exposure to cloud infrastructure, containerization, automated testing, and continuous delivery workflows.
• We encourage candidates who are passionate about backend development, eager to improve their technical skills, and committed to delivering reliable software to apply for this opportunity.