Senior Software Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Backend Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development and optimization of high-performance, scalable product backend services. The ideal candidate has 48 years of backend development experience in agile, high-growth environments, with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on expertise in Node.js. This role requires a strong technical command of microservices architecture, asynchronous programming, modern API design, and cloud-native deployment practices. You will play a crucial part in designing robust, performant systems and driving engineering excellence within a fast-paced Scrum team.Core Responsibilities :Backend Development & Architecture :- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality backend services and APIs using Node.js as the primary programming language.- Utilize strong command of asynchronous programming concepts to build non-blocking, high-throughput services.- Implement and optimize services using frameworks like Next.js API routes, Express.js, or similar industry-standard frameworks.- Apply a solid understanding of RESTful API design principles to create clean, well-documented, and versioned APIs.- Contribute to the design and evolution of our microservices architecture.Data, Caching, and Performance :- Optimize application and service performance through profiling and implementing advanced performance optimization techniques.- Utilize and manage distributed caching mechanisms like Redis to enhance response times and reduce database load.- Design and model data for scale using both SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB) databases.- Implement robust message queues to handle asynchronous communication and background processing between services.DevOps and Cloud-Native Practices :- Build and deploy scalable cloud-native services, adhering to modern engineering practices.- Work hands-on with CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.- Implement containerization (Docker) strategies for consistent local and production environments.- Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform preferred) for managing cloud resources (AWS, Azure, or GCP).Collaboration and Quality :- Demonstrate strong debugging, testing, and problem-solving skills with a product-oriented mindset, focusing on delivering tangible business value.- Comfortable working within Scrum teams, actively participating in sprint planning, retrospectives, and all cross-functional rituals.- Take a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability, showing the ability to thrive in ambiguity and take proactive initiative on critical tasks.Required Skills & Qualifications :- Experience: 48 years of backend development experience in an agile, product-centric environment.- Core Language: Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with Node.js.- Frameworks: Experience with Next.js API routes, Express.js, or comparable Node.js API frameworks.- Architecture: Solid understanding of RESTful API design, microservices, and message queues.- Databases: Familiarity with SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) and data modeling techniques.- Caching: Experience with distributed caching technologies (e.g., Redis).- Cloud/DevOps: Experience building cloud-native services, CI/CD, and Docker containerization.Preferred Skills :- Direct experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform).- Experience with serverless computing architectures (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions).- Knowledge of advanced testing practices like TDD (Test-Driven Development) and BDD (Behavior-Driven Development).- Familiarity with service mesh technologies or Kubernetes for orchestration. (ref:hirist.tech)