Backend Developer

Foundever; United States; Remote; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled back end engineer with expertise in NodeJS to tackle complex challenges. This role emphasizes proficiency in API design and modern JavaScript frameworks, alongside a solid understanding of database design and real-time environments. The ideal candidate will have experience with CI pipelines and containerization technologies like Docker. Join a dynamic team where your problem-solving skills and attention to detail will contribute to impactful projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in back end engineering, focusing on NodeJS.
• Proficient in API design with RESTful techniques and GraphQL.

Responsibilities

• Solve complex problems and deliver projects realistically.
• Work with databases, modern JavaScript frameworks, and CI pipelines.

Skills

NodeJS

JavaScript (ES6-2022)

API design (RESTful, GraphQL)

Python

PHP

TypeScript

SQL

MongoDB

WebSockets

Unit testing (Mocha, Jasmine, Jest, Cypress)

Tools

Docker

AWS

Git

CI pipelines (GitLab, Travis, Circle, Bamboo)

Job description

Looking Immediate Joiners

Role & responsibilities

• Minimum 3-5years prior experience in back end engineering
• Dealing with ambiguity - pull apart complex, and solve them.
• Expertise, primarily, in NodeJS with experience in other languages like Python and PHP, a bonus
• Proficient in API design using RESTful techniques and/or GraphQL
• Knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6-2022) and TypeScript
• Solid understanding of JavaScript backend frameworks like NestJS and Bookshelf
• An appreciation of data structure and database design
• Experience working with databases SQL and/or MongoDB
• Experience working in real-time environments with WebSockets
• Exposure to CI pipelines like GitLab, Travis, Circle, Bamboo
• Experience in unit testing using tools such as, Mocha, Jasmine, Jest, Cypress
• Knowledge of AWS infrastructure
• Experience with containerization e.g. Docker and serverless environments e.g. AWS Lambda would be a bonus
• A solid understanding of engineering best practices and can work with Git version control
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a clear communicator
• Able to follow instructions and brief
• Innovative problem-solving capabilities
• Attention to detail and a focus on quality
• Practicality Can scope and deliver project in a realistic timeframe.