Senior Node.js Backend Architect

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary package

Impactful projects

Startup culture in Nelspruit

Professional development budget

Health and wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

Regular team social events

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with Node.js to design, build and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs that power innovative digital products. You will mentor juniors, contribute to architecture decisions, optimize performance and collaborate with frontend teams in a vibrant startup environment based in Nelspruit.

The role requires deep knowledge of JavaScript, Node.js, and databases like PostgreSQL/MongoDB/MySQL, with experience in

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Senior Backend Developer with Node.js focus.
• Knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and Express.js.
• Experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB or MySQL databases.
• Proficiency in building and consuming RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and design patterns.
• Git version control experience.
• Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) a plus.
• Knowledge of Docker is desirable.

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and maintain robust backend services and APIs with Node.js.
• Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code.
• Collaborate with frontend, product, and stakeholders to implement features.
• Design and manage database schemas for performance and integrity.
• Integrate with third-party services and external APIs.
• Optimize performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and tech decisions.
• Stay updated with backend innovations and trends.

Kenntnisse

Node.js

JavaScript

Express.js

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

MySQL

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Git

Docker

Cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Ausbildung

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

Tools

Docker

Git

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Nelspruit is seeking a highly skilled Senior Backend Developer with Node.js to design, build and maintain scalable server-side applications and APIs that power innovative digital products. You will mentor juniors, contribute to architecture decisions, optimize performance and collaborate with frontend teams in a vibrant startup environment based in Nelspruit.

The role requires deep knowledge of JavaScript, Node.js, and databases like PostgreSQL/MongoDB/MySQL, with experience in