Senior Backend Engineer – Node.js, AWS & MongoDB

Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Senior Backend Engineer with strong expertise in Node.js, AWS, and MongoDB to design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend applications. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience building RESTful APIs, developing microservices, and deploying cloud-based solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend applications using Node.js.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Develop and optimize MongoDB databases, including schema design, indexing, and query performance.
• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-based applications using AWS services.
• Implement authentication, authorization, and application security best practices.
• Collaborate with frontend developers, architects, and cross-functional teams.
• Troubleshoot production issues and improve application performance and reliability.
• Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code with appropriate unit and integration tests.
• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and system design decisions.
• Follow CI/CD practices and contribute to automated deployment processes.
• Required Skills Strong hands-on experience with Node.js and JavaScript.
• Extensive experience with MongoDB, including data modeling and query optimization.
• Practical experience with AWS services such as Lambda, EC2, S3, API Gateway, and CloudWatch.
• Experience designing and developing REST APIs and microservices.
• Good understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture.
• Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of application security, performance tuning, and debugging.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Docker and containerized applications.
• Familiarity with serverless architecture and infrastructure automation.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and production support.
• Experience & Education 7+ years of experience in backend development, with strong expertise in Node.js.
• Proven hands-on experience with AWS and MongoDB in production environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.