Engineer - Senior II

Job Description

At GKM IT, we're on a mission to build powerful, scalable software that drives real-world impact. We're looking for a Node.js Engineer - Senior IIa strong contributor and a natural problem solver who's ready to step into a technical leadership role.

This isn't just another backend engineering job. As a Senior II, you'll take ownership of critical projects, mentor junior developers, and influence architectural decisions that shape the future of our platforms. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and be empowered to drive quality and innovation in every line of code.

If you enjoy collaborating, leading, and solving deep technical problems, this role was made for you.

Requirements

- 5 to 7 years of professional experience in backend software development
- Proven expertise with Node.js and experience leading engineering efforts
- Lead and deliver multiple development projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery
- Gather technical requirements, translate them into clear specs, and work closely with customers and stakeholders
- Mentor junior developers and play an active role in team growth and onboarding
- Guide team members through architecture, design, and code reviews
- Collaborate with developers, analysts, and architects to build, test, and maintain web applications
- Design robust solutions, develop features, and write unit tests that uphold high-quality standards
- Participate in peer reviews and enforce coding best practices
- Develop and maintain integrations between services and optimize for performance
- Troubleshoot complex issues and offer third-level support for business-critical systems
- Contribute to process and architecture improvements and advocate for modern engineering practices
- Stay current with industry trends and proactively introduce tools, practices, or products that could benefit the team
- Deep hands-on experience with Node.js and frameworks like Express.js
- Familiarity with source control tools (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines
- Strong grasp of agile development workflows (Scrum/Kanban)
- Experience with multi-threaded systems, concurrency, and backend performance tuning
- Excellent debugging and performance profiling skills
- Knowledge of object-oriented and service-oriented architecture
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in high-performing teams
- Clear communicator who values clarity, documentation, and team alignment

Benefits

We don't just hire employeeswe invest in people. At GKM IT, we've designed a benefits experience that's thoughtful, supportive, and actually useful. Here's what you can look forward to:

- Top-Tier Work Setup
- You'll be equipped with a premium MacBook and all the accessories you need. Great tools make great work.
- Flexible Schedules & Remote Support
- Life isn't 9-to-5. Enjoy flexible working hours, emergency work-from-home days, and utility support that makes remote life easier.
- Quarterly Performance Bonuses
- We don't believe in waiting a whole year to celebrate your success. Perform well, and you'll see it in your pay checkquarterly.
- Learning is Funded Here
- Conferences, courses, certificationsif it helps you grow, we've got your back. We even offer a dedicated educational allowance.
- Family-First Culture
- Your loved ones matter to us too. From birthday and anniversary vouchers (Amazon, BookMyShow) to maternity and paternity leaveswe're here for life outside work.
- Celebrations & Gifting, The GKM IT Way
- Onboarding hampers, festive goodies (Diwali, Holi, New Year), and company anniversary surprisesit's always celebration season here.
- Team Bonding Moments
- We love food, and we love people. Quarterly lunches, dinners, and fun company retreats help us stay connected beyond the screen.
- Healthcare That Has You Covered
- Enjoy comprehensive health insurance for you and your familybecause peace of mind shouldn't be optional.
- Extra Rewards for Extra Effort
- Weekend work doesn't go unnoticed, and great referrals don't go unrewarded. From incentives to bonusesyou'll feel appreciated.

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