Lead Nodejs Developer

Job Title: Lead/Senior Node.js Developer

Duration: Fulltime-Permanent

Location: Remote (EST/CST)

Job Description:

Location: Remote (Preference for EST and CST time zones. PST candidates will be considered if they are willing to work on EST or CST time zones)

Requirements: Candidates should have strong communication skills and should be hands on , its individual contributor role.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a highly experienced Senior Node.js Developer (15+ years) to architect, develop, and optimize scalable backend solutions. As a key technical leader, you will drive the design of microservices, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge applications. This role requires deep expertise in Node.js, system architecture, cloud platforms, and high-performance applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop highly scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems using Node.js
• Design, implement, and optimize microservices architecture with event-driven systems
• Lead high-level technical discussions, setting coding standards and best practices.
• Work with cross-functional teams (frontend, DevOps, product managers) to align business needs with technical execution.
• Optimize databases for high availability and performance (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS).
• Implement and enforce security best practices, authentication (OAuth, JWT), and data protection strategies.
• Conduct code reviews, mentor junior and mid-level developers, and drive a culture of excellence.
• Monitor application performance, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement optimizations for scalability and resilience.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends, bringing innovation to the team.

Requirements:

• 15+ years of software development experience, with at least 8 years in Node.js and backend development.
• Expert in JavaScript and TypeScript, with deep knowledge of asynchronous programming, event loops, and design patterns.
• Strong experience in building and scaling microservices and distributed systems.
• Proficiency with SQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL).
• Hands-on experience with message brokers (Pulsar, Kafka).
• Expertise in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and DevOps practices.
• Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda) is a plus.
• Proficiency in automated testing (unit, integration, end-to-end) using Mocha or similar frameworks.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with experience leading development teams.
• Ability to drive architectural decisions and align business goals with technical solutions.

Nice-to-Have:

1. Familiarity with observability tools (Datadog).
2. Exposure to WMS Systems, Mobile Applications, Warehouse Automation