SDE – Backend (Node.js)

Job Title : SDE – Backend (Node.js)

Experience: 5+ Years

Duration : Long-Term (6 months)

Location : Remote

We are looking for an experienced Software Development Engineer – Backend (Node.js) to take ownership of designing and building scalable, high-performance backend systems. The ideal candidate will play a key role in developing robust APIs and microservices that power high-throughput, enterprise-grade applications.

Responsibilities

• Own backend modules end-to-end, from system design to production deployment
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable APIs and microservices using Node.js
• Build backend services for real-time, high-throughput applications
• Optimize database schemas, queries, and overall system performance
• Design fault-tolerant, secure, and highly observable systems
• Collaborate closely with frontend, product, and platform teams
• Implement CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and performance benchmarks
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and perform root cause analysis
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions

Skills Required

• 5–9 years of backend engineering experience in large-scale, distributed systems
• Deep expertise in Node.js, including asynchronous programming and event-driven architecture
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Hands-on experience designing RESTful APIs (GraphQL is a plus)
• Solid knowledge of database design, indexing, and performance tuning (MongoDB preferred)
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerized deployments
• Familiarity with message queues and event-driven systems
• Strong understanding of security best practices, authentication, and authorization
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language such as Python or Bash
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments