Node Lead API Service Develop

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Track Lead with 12+ years of API & micro-service development experience using Node and related technologies 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

Technical Leadership:

• Design, develop, and optimize robust, scalable, and secure APIs and backend services using Node and related technologies, like Go & Python.

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

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

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.

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.

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 & Qualifications

Technical Expertise:

• 12+ years of experience in micro service development with at least 8 years specializing in Node and related technologies like Go & Python.

• Deep understanding of Node frameworks (e.g., ) and their ecosystem to build scalable microservices.

• Proficient in building RESTful APIs and working with API Gateway concepts.

• 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, Express, Go & Python for API development

• MongoDB, Redis, and other NoSQL databases
• Varnish, CDN and API Caching strategies
• application security and secure coding practices
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, Azure)

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.

Problem-Solving and Analytical Skills:

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues efficiently.

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

Tools and Methodologies:

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

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies for project management.

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.

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