Lead Node.js Engineer

CANDIDATES FROM MUMBAI LOCATION SHALL ONLY APPLY

This role is open exclusively to candidates based in MUMBAI.

Applications from candidates requiring RELOCATION WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

Education qualifications : ONLY B.E/ B.Tech/ M.E/ M.Tech/ MCA or equivalent Lead Node JS Development

Job Description :

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Track Lead with 12+ years of Node JS development experience to lead our engineering efforts in building scalable and high performance API gateways and microservices for our eCommerce platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, proven leadership capabilities, and the ability to mentor and manage a team of developers.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Technical Leadership :

- Design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable, and secure APIs and backend services using Node JS and related technologies.

- Architect solutions that ensure high performance, low latency, and scalability for the eCommerce platform.

- Establish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and design principles.

2. Team Management :

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers to achieve project goals and deliverables.

- Conduct regular Scrum meetings, periodic performance reviews, and overall team-building activities.

- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

3. Project Oversight :

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, QA, and DevOps, to deliver end-to-end solutions.

- Plan, track, and ensure timely delivery of project milestones.

- Identify and mitigate risks, resolve issues, and drive successful project outcomes.

4. Stakeholder Communication :

- Act as the technical point of contact for stakeholders to discuss project requirements, timelines, and progress.

- Prepare and present technical documentation and reports to senior management.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

1. Technical Expertise :

- 12+ years of experience in software development, with at least 8 years specializing in Node JS and related technologies.

- Deep understanding of Node.js frameworks (e.g., Express.js) and their ecosystem.

- Proficient in building RESTful APIs and working with API Gateways.

- Hands-on experience with microservices architecture, message queues (e.g.Pub-Sub, Kafka), and event-driven programming.

- Strong knowledge of relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB).

- Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).

Technical qualifications in the following areas :

- Node.js and Express.js for API development.

- MongoDB, Redis, and other NoSQL databases.

- Varnish, CDN and API Caching strategies.

- Strong focus on application security and secure coding practices.

- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, Azure).

2. Leadership and Team Management :

- Proven experience managing and mentoring development teams.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively lead and collaborate with a diverse team.

- Ability to resolve conflicts and maintain a productive team environment.

3. Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills :

- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

- Strong analytical mindset to evaluate, prioritize, and optimize development efforts.

4. Tools and Methodologies :

- Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines.

- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies for project management.

5. Soft Skills :

- Strong presentation and communication skills.

- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving tasks to completion.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in eCommerce or similar high-traffic, data-intensive domains.

Exposure to cloud platforms like Google Cloud, or Azure and Kubernetes.

Familiarity with GraphQL, WebSockets, and real-time communication protocols.