Senior Node.js Backend Engineer - Scalable APIs

Robotics Technologies LLC; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotics Technologies LLC in Menlo Park, CA seeks an accomplished Node.js Backend Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. You will collaborate with frontend teams and product stakeholders to deliver reliable software solutions.

The role focuses on REST/GraphQL APIs, database integration, authentication, testing, and production readiness, with opportunities to influence architecture and CI/CD practices. On-site work in Silicon Valley is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Experience with Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify.
• Solid understanding of RESTful API design and backend architecture.
• Experience working with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and performance optimization.
• Experience writing automated tests using tools such as Jest, Mocha, or similar.
• Knowledge of software development life cycle and agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js.
• Design, build, and integrate RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
• Work with databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data security best practices.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure seamless application integration.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve application issues.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decisions.
• Maintain technical documentation and development standards.
• Work with DevOps teams to support CI/CD pipelines and application deployments.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Asynchronous programming

Backend development

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS or related field

Tools

Express.js

NestJS

Fastify

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Redis

Git

Jest/Mocha

Docker

Kubernetes

OAuth/JWT

Job description

Robotics Technologies LLC in Menlo Park, CA seeks an accomplished Node.js Backend Engineer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs. You will collaborate with frontend teams and product stakeholders to deliver reliable software solutions.

The role focuses on REST/GraphQL APIs, database integration, authentication, testing, and production readiness, with opportunities to influence architecture and CI/CD practices. On-site work in Silicon Valley is expected.