Senior Node.js Backend Engineer - Scalable APIs

Robotic Process Automation LLC; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Robotic Technologies Automation is seeking a skilled Node.js Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.

You will collaborate with frontend teams, product managers, and designers to deliver reliable software, build RESTful and GraphQL interfaces, and ensure robust data security and performance.

The role emphasizes writing automated tests, participating in code reviews, supporting CI/CD pipelines, and staying current with emerging backend technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience in backend development.
• Experience with Express.js, NestJS, or Fastify.
• RESTful API design and backend architecture expertise.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases.
• Git and collaborative development workflows familiarity.
• Asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture knowledge.
• Experience with automated testing (Jest, Mocha, etc.).
• Knowledge of SDLC 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 GraphQL services.
• Work with PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and data security best practices.
• Integrate third-party APIs and external services.
• Collaborate with frontend developers for seamless integration.
• Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues; optimize performance.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decisions.
• Maintain documentation and development standards.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and deployments.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

Skills

Node.js

Express.js

NestJS

Fastify

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Databases

Authentication/Authorization

Testing

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

AWS / Azure / GCP

CI/CD Tools

RabbitMQ / Kafka

Job description

Robotic Technologies Automation is seeking a skilled Node.js Developer to design, develop, test, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs.

You will collaborate with frontend teams, product managers, and designers to deliver reliable software, build RESTful and GraphQL interfaces, and ensure robust data security and performance.

The role emphasizes writing automated tests, participating in code reviews, supporting CI/CD pipelines, and staying current with emerging backend technologies.