Senior Backend Engineer

Job brief

We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Backend Engineer you will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining scalable backend services and APIs using Node.js and Express.js. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams to deliver highquality software solutions that align with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement backend services and APIs using Node.js and Express.js.
• Develop scalable and efficient solutions for complex business problems.
• Collaborate with frontend developers product managers and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of frontend and backend components.
• Implement best practices in software development including coding standards code reviews and automated testing.
• Utilize cloud services (AWS and Azure) to deploy and manage applications leveraging services like EC2 S3 Lambda RDS Azure VMs Blob Storage Functions and SQL Database.
• Implement realtime communication using WebSockets for bidirectional messaging in applications.
• Ensure high availability scalability and performance of backend systems.
• Develops documentation flowcharts layouts diagrams charts code comments and clean code to explain and show solutions.
• Determines and designs system specifications standards and programming to prepare and install solutions.
• Work with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization and orchestration of applications.
  
• Manage and automate CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
  
• Monitor analyze and optimize backend performance using tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
  
• Configure and manage server tools like Nginx Apache HTTP Server PM2 HAProxy and Lets Encrypt for SSL termination load balancing and proxying.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Software Engineering Information Technology or related field
• 5 years of experience in backend development with strong proficiency in Node.js and Express.js.
• Extensive experience with cloud services (AWS and/or Azure) and their respective APIs.
• Solid understanding of asynchronous programming eventdriven architecture and the npm ecosystem.
• Experience with relational (e.g. PostgreSQL Azure SQL Database) and NoSQL databases (e.g. MongoDB AWS DynamoDB).
• Proficiency in using Docker for containerization and Kubernetes for orchestration.
• Expertise in version control using Git and familiarity with branching strategies (GitFlow).
• Handson experience with testing frameworks like Jest and API testing tools like Postman/Newman Swagger UI.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines automated testing and deployment strategies.
• Experience in monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus Grafana and ELK stack.
  
• Familiarity with server tools including Nginx Apache HTTP Server PM2 HAProxy and Lets Encrypt.
  
• Excellent problemsolving and analytical skills with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges.
  
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Good communication skills.

Certifications or Qualifications is a Plus

• Masters degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Certifications in AWS or Azure (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Azure Developer Associate).
• Experience with microservices architecture and serverless computing.
• Contributions to opensource projects or active participation in the developer community.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performancebased bonuses.
• Comprehensive health benefits package (terms and conditions apply).
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Companysponsored social events and teambuilding activities.
  

About Lorgarithm

• Lorgarithm LLC is a leading Human Resources company dedicated to improve the world through human and their professional career(s). We empower our team members to innovate and create cuttingedge solutions that drive our success in the market. Join us in shaping the future of professional career with your expertise and passion for technology.

Remote Work :

No