We are looking for a skilled Senior Node.js Backend Developer with 4+ years of experience in Node.js and server-side technologies to join our growing team on a contract basis. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs. You will work closely with clients, stakeholders, frontend developers, and product managers to deliver robust, production-ready backend solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and optimize server-side applications and microservices using Node.js.
- Design and implement RESTful APIs and integrate them with frontend and third-party systems.
- Build and manage database schemas, queries, and data models across SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Ensure backend systems are secure, performant, and scalable.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to define and document API contracts.
- Write clean, modular, reusable, and well-documented code.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve backend and server-side issues.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural decisions.
- Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and security.
- Stay updated with new technologies and suggest improvements to backend architecture and processes.
- Prior experience with banking or financial domain projects is preferred.